Association Infoclimat

What Association Infoclimat does

Association Infoclimat is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2001 that operates infoclimat.fr, one of the largest community-driven weather platforms in France. The organization aggregates real-time observations from a network of amateur weather stations (StatIC), official Météo-France data, lightning detection (METEORAGE/Blitzortung), satellite imagery (Eumetsat), and hydrological data (Hub'Eau), combining them into interactive maps for precipitation, lightning, temperature, and wind. The platform also exposes numerical weather prediction outputs from AROME, ARPEGE, GFS, and ECMWF via a 3D interactive forecast interface (modeles.infoclimat.fr), 7-day city forecasts, regional expert-reviewed forecasts, a community photo gallery (Photolive, 296,432+ photos), climate normals and records across 1,834 stations, a national thermal indicator, daily weather summaries (BQS) dating to 2004, and historical event archives. Native iOS and Android apps extend access to mobile users.

The platform's core users are French-speaking weather enthusiasts and the general public, with a secondary segment of students and educators served through the "Météo à l'École" program. Operational reach spans France primarily, with secondary coverage in Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Austria, and Slovenia via partner networks. The association is volunteer-run with a team of 7, led by President Laurent Garcelon, and operates 5 servers supporting its infrastructure. Monetization follows a freemium model: all core features are free, with revenue from optional supporting memberships at €20/year (€6.80 after 66% French tax deduction under French law) and one-time donations starting from €1. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Strategic data partnerships with Météo-France, METEORAGE, Data For Good, and INRAE underpin the platform's data layer, while regional channel partners (Météo Bretagne, Météo06, MétéoR Océan Indien, Météo Centre-Val de Loire) extend localized distribution.

Name

Association Infoclimat

Legal name

Association Infoclimat

Website

https://infoclimat.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Association Infoclimat is a French non-profit founded in 2001 operating a community-driven weather platform that aggregates real-time amateur and official station observations, forecasts, and climate data for weather enthusiasts and the general public across France and parts of Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Weather Information Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Warning, Event Monitoring & Forecasting (Extreme Weather Alerts, Nowcasting) (EUABALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Climate & Emissions Data Management (Data Lake, Integration, APIs) (EUABAEAC), Continuous/Remote Monitoring Systems (IoT Sensors, Telemetry, Networks) (EUAHACAL)

Keywords

• Weather observation network
• Real-time meteorological data
• Citizen science weather
• Climate data archives
• Weather forecasting services

Headquarters

HQ city

France

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership/Direct Support: Annual membership fees with 66% tax reduction in France. Example: €20 membership costs only €6.80 after tax deduction. One-time or recurring donations also accepted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Association Infoclimat operates a community-driven weather information platform that aggregates real-time observations from a network of amateur and professional weather stations (StatIC) with official meteorological data from partners such as Météo-France. The platform offers interactive weather maps (precipitation radar, lightning, satellite imagery), 7-day city forecasts, regional expert-reviewed forecasts, climate normals and records, historical event archives, the DataClimat thermal anomaly tracker, the Photolive photo gallery with over 296,432 photos, and a webcam directory, all delivered through a free web portal and native iOS/Android apps.

Product overview

Association Infoclimat operates a comprehensive, community-driven weather platform built around a volunteer weather station network (StatIC) and partnerships with Météo-France and other data providers. The core offering is a suite of real-time weather observation and forecast products centered on interactive maps — including precipitation radar, lightning (Blitzortung), satellite imagery (Eumetsat), webcam feeds, and 3D forecast maps powered by AROME, ARPEGE, GFS, and ECMWF numerical models. Supporting products include 7-day city forecasts, regional expert forecasts, a webcam directory (Photolive with 296,432+ photos), climate normals and records databases, national thermal and rainfall indicators, historical event archives, special weather bulletins, and an open data portal. The newer dataclimat.fr tool (built with Data For Good) provides enhanced temperature anomaly tracking. Mobile apps for iOS and Android extend access to real-time data, and the platform maintains a forecasting competition, educational resources (Météo à l'École), and community discussion forums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StatIC: Network of amateur weather stations integrated into the Infoclimat network
• DataClimat
• CartIC
• Photolive
• MeteoAlerte
• ElectrIC
• OpenData

Products and services

• Real-Time Weather Observations Platform (Temps Réel) Live weather data platform displaying temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, sunshine, precipitation, water temperature, and snow depth observations from a network of amateur (StatIC) and partner stations across France and Europe, delivered through interactive maps.
• Precipitation Radar Maps (Radar Précipitations) Real-time and historical precipitation radar maps showing rainfall accumulation over 5-minute to 72-hour periods, with overlays of satellite, lightning, and pressure data for France and Europe.
• Lightning Map (Carte Foudre)
• Satellite Imagery Maps (Images Satellite)
• 3D Interactive Forecast Maps (modeles.infoclimat.fr) Interactive 3D weather forecast maps with high resolution powered by AROME 1.3km, AROME 2.5km, ARPEGE 10km, GFS, and ECMWF numerical weather prediction models, including overseas territories.
• 7-Day City Weather Forecasts (Prévisions par Ville)
• Regional Expert Forecasts (Prévisions Régionales)
• Weather Webcam Directory (Annuaire Webcams)
• Photolive Community Photo Platform
• Climate Normals and Records Database (Climatologie)
• DataClimat Thermal Anomaly Tracker Temperature anomaly tracking platform developed with Data For Good, providing national thermal indicators, real-time record tracking, and regional/departmental anomaly views based on Météo-France data.
• Special Weather Bulletins (Bulletins Spéciaux)
• OpenData Weather Data Portal
• Infoclimat Mobile App (iOS)
• Infoclimat Mobile App (Android)
• Infoclimat Discussion Forums
• StatIC Amateur Weather Station Network
• Météo à l'École Educational Program
• Forecasting Competition (Concours de Prévisions)
• Infoclimat Association Membership and Donations

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time data from hundreds of weather stations across France and Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Météo-FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary data partner providing official meteorological data, forecasts, and validation for the platform. Key source for official weather information integrated into Infoclimat services.
• METEORAGEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLightning detection data provider, offering real-time lightning strike data and historical lightning statistics integrated into the platform.
• Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting weather monitoring activities along the Rhône river corridor.
• GandiminorOthersDomain registration and hosting services partner providing infrastructure support.
• Parc National du MercantourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational park partnership for weather monitoring in high-altitude mountain environments.
• Météo06minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional weather service for the Alpes-Maritimes department, distributing localized forecasts.
• MétéoR Océan IndienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Réunion and Indian Ocean weather coverage.
• Météo Centre - Val de LoireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner covering the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
• Data For GoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner for developing DataClimat.fr tool - an innovative platform for tracking thermal anomalies using climate data, providing historical context for weather events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weather Underground: IBM-owned weather platform built on the world's largest network of personal weather stations (PWS), offering real-time observations, forecasts, and interactive maps — a direct functional analog to Infoclimat's StatIC network and weather map products.
• Meteoblue: Swiss-based weather data provider offering high-resolution forecasts (including proprietary NEMS models) for consumers, researchers, and B2B clients across Europe — comparable in targeting weather enthusiasts with model-driven products.
• Windy.com: Visual weather forecasting platform offering interactive maps with radar, satellite, wind, and ECMWF/GFS model layers for enthusiasts — directly competes for the same hobbyist/forecaster user segment with comparable map-centric UX.

Others

• Blitzortung: Volunteer-built community lightning detection network whose data Infoclimat integrates on its lightning map — a thematic peer in the citizen-science observation space rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• ROMMA: French alpine-focused amateur weather observation network — a regional peer operating the same citizen-science weather-station model with overlapping contributor community.
• MétéoNetwork: Italian weather observation network also partnered with Infoclimat — comparable volunteer-station model serving a different national community with cross-border data sharing.

Emerging players

• OpenWeatherMap: Open-data weather API and platform aggregating global weather station data and forecasts for developers and researchers — competes in the data-access layer that Infoclimat touches with its OpenData portal.

Broad incumbents

• Earth Networks / WeatherBug: Operator of one of the largest weather observation and lightning detection networks globally, with consumer and B2B products. Comparable community/observation-network heritage at much larger commercial scale.
• Météo-France: France's official national meteorological service providing authoritative forecasts, vigilance alerts, and climatology. Simultaneously Infoclimats' core data partner and its dominant domestic competitor for general-public weather information.
• Met Office (UK): UK national meteorological service providing public-facing forecasts, severe weather warnings, climate data, and educational resources — structural analog to the public-service-plus-citizen-engagement model Infoclimat occupies in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/infoclimat
• Facebookfacebook.com/infoclimat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-infoclimat
• Instagraminstagram.com/infoclimat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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