Spelhubben Weather
This plugin displays current weather and an optional forecast. It can aggregate data from free global weather providers (Open-Meteo, SMHI, Yr/MET Norway, FMI, Open-Weathermap, and Weatherapi.com) and compute a simple consensus. Works worldwide with excellent coverage in Europe and beyond.
Features
– Shortcode [spelhubben_weather], Gutenberg block, and classic widget
– 6 Weather Providers: Open-Meteo, SMHI, Yr (MET Norway), FMI, Open-Weathermap, Weatherapi.com — enable any combination
– Icon Themes: Classic, Modern Flat, Modern Gradient, Modern 2026, Modern 3D (selectable in admin settings)
– Multiple Layouts: inline, compact, card, detailed
– Daily Forecast: 3–10 days customizable
– Provider Comparison: Side-by-side data from all enabled providers
– Leaflet Map: OpenStreetMap tiles with proper attribution (ODbL)
– Wind direction display: Rotated arrow with cardinal labels (optional via show=wind_dir)
– Local Icons: SVG icons (no CDN dependency), responsive scaling
– Performance: 6-30x faster settings page, lazy-loaded plugin showcase, optimized caching
– Fully GDPR Compliant: No cookies, no tracking, no personal data collection
– Translation-Ready: English base strings, Swedish and Norwegian translations included
Not affiliated with Open-Meteo, SMHI, Yr/MET Norway, FMI, Leaflet, or OpenStreetMap. Names are used for descriptive purposes only. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
License
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
Full license text is included in the LICENSE file in the plugin root.
Feedback & Bug Reports
Feedback and bug reports can be posted here: https://github.com/K3NT4/spelhubben-weather/issues For common questions see the FAQ: https://github.com/K3NT4/spelhubben-weather/blob/main/Docs/FAQ.md For Roadmap: https://github.com/users/K3NT4/projects/2 License: GPLv3 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Weather widget & block with optional map and daily forecast. Can combine Open-Meteo, SMHI, Yr/MET, FMI, Open-Weathermap, and Weatherapi.com data.
Translations
The plugin is fully translatable and includes built-in translations for Swedish (sv_SE) and Norwegian Bokmål (nb_NO).
How to translate the plugin
Option 1: Contribute to translate.wordpress.org (recommended) – Visit translate.wordpress.org – Select your language and add translations via the browser interface – Your translations will automatically be included in future releases
Option 2: Local translation files If you need to add or modify translations locally:
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Generate or update the POT file (translation template):
wp i18n make-pot . languages/spelhubben-weather.pot --slug=spelhubben-weather -
Create a PO file for your language (e.g.,
spelhubben-weather-de_DE.po):- Copy the
.potfile and rename to match your locale (e.g.,de_DE) - Use a translation tool like Poedit or a text editor
- Translate all strings in the PO file
- Save the file as
spelhubben-weather-de_DE.po
- Copy the
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Generate the MO file (compiled binary format):
msgfmt spelhubben-weather-de_DE.po -o spelhubben-weather-de_DE.mo -
Place files in the plugin:
- Store both
.poand.mofiles in/languages/ - Also generate a
.l10n.phpfile (WordPress 6.0+):wp i18n make-json languages/spelhubben-weather-de_DE.po --no-purge
- Store both
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Activate your translation:
- Change your WordPress language to match the locale code (Settings → General → Site Language)
- The plugin will automatically load the translated strings
Translation file structure:
languages/
spelhubben-weather.pot (template for all translations)
spelhubben-weather-sv_SE.po (Swedish source text)
spelhubben-weather-sv_SE.mo (Swedish compiled)
spelhubben-weather-sv_SE.l10n.php
spelhubben-weather-nb_NO.po (Norwegian source text)
spelhubben-weather-nb_NO.mo (Norwegian compiled)
spelhubben-weather-nb_NO.l10n.php
What gets translated: – All frontend strings (shortcode output, widget labels, weather descriptions, WMO codes) – Admin settings and UI labels – JavaScript strings (expand/collapse, status messages) – Error messages and notices
Best practices:
– Use context clues in the POT file (msgctxt) to distinguish similar phrases
– Test your translation in WordPress to ensure formatting and plurals work correctly
– Check that translated UI aligns properly in your language (RTL vs LTR)
