METAR Analyzer

Station KPAE
2021-03-26 to 2026-03-26 43,720 observations

This weather dataset contains 43,720 hourly METAR observations from Paine Field (KPAE) spanning from March 2021 to March 2026, providing a comprehensive 5-year weather record. The data includes essential aviation weather parameters like temperature (12.9-100°F), wind speed/direction, visibility, ceiling heights, flight categories (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR), and present weather conditions. Key meteorological measurements include relative humidity, barometric pressure, dew point, and detailed sky cover observations, making it suitable for both aviation weather analysis and general climatological studies. The dataset appears to include both historical observations and forecast data, given the future dates extending to 2026. Here are 5 interesting questions you could explore with this dataset: 1. **Seasonal Flying Conditions**: "What percentage of time is VFR conditions available by month, and when are the best and worst months for flying?" 2. **Weather Pattern Analysis**: "How do wind patterns change throughout the year, and what are the most common wind directions by season?" 3. **Temperature Extremes**: "What are the temperature trends over the 5-year period, and how often do extreme weather events (very hot/cold days) occur?" 4. **Visibility and Ceiling Trends**: "How does fog and low visibility vary by time of day and season, and what's the relationship between humidity and visibility?" 5. **Aviation Weather Hazards**: "When do dangerous flying conditions like strong wind gusts, low ceilings, or poor visibility most commonly occur, and are there predictable daily or seasonal patterns?"