The US Weather Panel is a scripted display board that shows real-time weather data for the 12 largest and most climate-diverse cities in the United States. Designed as a stylish floating panel, it lets users instantly view current temperature and weather conditions for cities like New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Denver, and more.
Whether you're decorating a skybox, setting up an immersive club scene, or adding ambiance to your living room or RP setting, this weather panel adds realism, atmosphere, and a smart modern aesthetic to your environment.
With a simple touch, users are presented with a clean dialog menu. Selecting a city will fetch the latest forecast for that location using Open-Meteo's real public API, and the display above the object updates with the city name, local hour, temperature in °C, and a clear weather status.
This is a HUD-free solution that runs entirely in-world using optimized LSL scripting. It uses llHTTPRequest to retrieve live data, and llSetText to present the information in a floating, readable format above the panel.
Supported Cities (Climatic Coverage):
The selected 12 U.S. cities are chosen specifically to represent the country’s full range of weather regions. From humid subtropical to desert, from coastal to mountainous, each location offers unique climate dynamics:
New York (NY) – Northeastern seaboard, humid continental
Los Angeles (CA) – West Coast, Mediterranean climate
Chicago (IL) – Great Lakes region, continental winters
Houston (TX) – Gulf Coast, humid subtropical
Phoenix (AZ) – Southwestern desert
Philadelphia (PA) – Mid-Atlantic, four-season urban climate
San Antonio (TX) – South-central, warm semi-arid
San Diego (CA) – Pacific Coast, mild oceanic
Dallas (TX) – South-central plains, variable continental
San Jose (CA) – Northern California coast, dry summers
Miami (FL) – Tropical, hot and humid
Denver (CO) – High-altitude Rocky Mountains, alpine/steppe mix
Together, they reflect the diverse climate spectrum of the United States, including:
East and West Coasts
Southern heat and humidity
Central plains and urban cores
Desert interiors
Mountain elevations
Tropical coastal zones
This ensures the most immersive and geographically accurate weather experience possible in Second Life, no matter where you place your panel.
Key Features:
Real-time forecast for current hour
Live temperature (°C) and simplified weather status
12 major US cities to choose from
Easy click-and-select interface (dialog menu)
Stylish floating text display (llSetText)
Low-lag, no HUD, no external viewer setup
Use Cases:
Modern apartment and loft decoration
Realistic club or lounge atmosphere
Educational builds or info centers
Beach scenes, rooftop setups, city sims
Weather-aware RP environments
How to Use
Rez the object anywhere in-world (on ground, wall, floor, or table)
Click the object to open the city selection menu
Choose any of the 12 listed US cities
The display will automatically update to show live temperature and weather condition for that location
Touch again to update or change city
You can rez multiple panels and assign each to a different city to create your own multi-city weather wall.
Why You'll Love It:
This panel doesn't just look good — it’s powered by real data. You’ll get a reliable, always-fresh weather snapshot, without lag or unnecessary gadgets. It brings realism to your world in a small, beautiful package.
