How to Add Weather Forecasting Backgrounds (Image or Video) using Location Weather

Have you ever wanted to give your website’s weather forecast a real-life feel — with changing skies, rainy scenes, or sunny visuals that reflect what’s happening outside? With the Location Weather plugin‘s weather forecasting backgrounds, it’s now simple.

Whether you’re running a Travel Business, Local Service, or Event Platform where weather matters, using weather-based background images or animated videos, you can turn plain weather data into engaging visuals that enhance visitors’ experiences. Learn more about how a weather forecast helps your business.

From clear skies to rain or snow effects, these dynamic weather backgrounds help to create a mood that emotionally connects with visitors, making your WordPress site more professional, interactive, and memorable.

In this blog, you’ll learn how to add Weather-Based Images or Video Backgrounds using the Location Weather plugin.

Let’s explore!

What Is a Weather Forecast Background?

A weather forecasting background is a visual layer ( solid, image, or video) that changes the weather updates dynamically based on current weather conditions, transforming your weather block into a visually interactive forecast display, going beyond the numbers.

Using this weather background type, you can give your visitors immersive and animated visuals that reflect real-time data with automated weather conditions updates.

• ☀️ Sunny
• 🌧️ Rainy
• ❄️ Snowy
• 🌫️ Foggy

Why Weather Forecasting Backgrounds are Essential for Your Business?

Adding weather forecasting backgrounds (like animated rain, sunny skies, or snowy scenes) enhances the visual appeal of your site and gives a real feel of what’s happening with real-world weather conditions. 

Use your preferred solid, weather-based image background or videos for a weather forecast to make your site:

• Visually attractive — grabs attention instantly
• Emotionally engaging — reflects real-time conditions that your visitors relate to
• Functional and informative — enhances UX with weather-based cues
• Memorable — great for tourism, events, or digital signage platforms

Do you have a question like “Can I have live weather radar as my screen background?” Yes — with #1 WordPress Location Weather plugin, you can achieve something very close, using real-time, location-based visuals.

What Is the Location Weather Plugin?

Location Weather is a powerful WordPress plugin by ShapedPlugin that pulls live weather data from OpenWeatherMap and displays live weather updates for any location worldwide. 

With easy configuration and no coding skills, it’s a go-to solution for developers and non-tech users. It comes with:

• Beautiful layouts & templates
• Custom design settings
• Custom location search & selection
• Easy-to-use shortcode and widget support
• Mobile and SEO-friendly

And, the best part? The Weather Background Type Settings: (Solid Colors, Background-based Image, and Video).

Who Should Use Weather Forecasting Backgrounds?

Weather forecasting background (image or video) isn’t only a show — it’s a crucial addition for websites where real-time environmental context matters. You can use these weather backgrounds to create immersive, meaningful interactions, giving your visitors a realistic and engaging feel.

Here is who can benefit most:

The Available Weather Forecast Background Types (Colors, Image, & Video)

We have added three background types to choose from. Now, let’s explain all three background types and when to use each:

1. Solid Color or Gradient Background

How does it work:

If you want to use a custom color, choose a static color or create a gradient, without any weather-based changes.

Why use it:

• Lightweight and clean
• Easy to blend with your brand
• Great for minimal designs or sidebar widgets
• Best for fast-loading and straightforward websites

2. Weather-Based Background Image

How it works: 

It’s incredible. When you decide to use it and choose the background type as Weather Based Background View, then you can see that it automatically shows an image according to the live weather conditions (e.g., sunny, cloudy, snowy).

Why use it:

• Creates an emotional and immersive experience
• Requires no manual updates
• Adds auto weather mood with zero coding
• Suitable for blogs, tourism, or local info sites

Imagine how it’s working? Let’s imagine your Location is now in London, and it’s raining. The background will show rainy imagery automatically. See a Live Example below!

3. Weather Forecasting Background Video (HTML5 or YouTube)

How to use it: 

Whether you want to add a custom video, upload an HTML5 Video, or paste a YouTube video link, enter the video URL, and paste the link to use as the background type.

Why use it:

• Eye-catching and modern
• Perfect for high-impact real visuals
• Easy to pair with calm, looping nature scenes for ambient effects
• Best for landing pages, digital signage, or full-screen layouts

Excited to see a Live Demo? Let’s play the Live Demo below.

Note: Most importantly, don’t forget to ensure your video is optimized and not too large while making it mobile responsive.

Step-by-Step: How to Set a Weather Forecasting Background

Here’s how to configure your weather forecast background view type using the Location Weather plugin:

Step 1: Install & Activate the Plugin

Download the Location Weather plugin and activate it.

Try the Pro version of Location Weather for full background support.

Step 2: Add a New Weather Widget

1. From your WordPress Dashboard, go to Location Weather > Add New Weather.
2. Enter a Title for the weather (e.g., “New York Weather“).
3. Now, choose your desired Weather Layout and Template.
4. Go to the Weather Settings, select “Display Weather for Specific Location”, and enter your city location using:

• City Name (e.g., “Paris” or “New York”)
• City ID (specific to OpenWeatherMap database), Get city ID
• ZIP or Postal Code (e.g., “90210”), instructions
• Geographic Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude) (e.g., “40.7128, -74.0060”), Get coordinates

5. Proceed to select and customize your desired Display Type, Style, Colors, and weather information as needed (e.g., hourly or daily forecast).

And now, move to the Style Settings Panel.

Step 3: Choose Your Weather Forecasting Background Type

Under the Style Settings panel: Select “Background Type“

Choose your Preferred Type:

1. Solid – Define a Color or Gradient as your brand
2. Weather-Based Image – Once you choose it, a Dynamic Image will appear based on Weather Conditions
3. Video – Upload HTML5 video or add YouTube link

For the detailed process, you can check the documentation on Configure Weather Background View Type

Step 4: Customize Text & Layout

Moreover, ensure text contrasts nicely with your background type. We recommend you use the plugin’s typography, padding, and icon styling options for better visual balance.

Step 5: Publish and Embed

• Once you’ve done everything, just hit the Publish button.
• Now, copy the generated Shortcode and paste it on any page, post, or widget area that works with block editors and page builders too.
• The final output would be something like this: 

Want to see what the final output would be? Let’s play the included video below.

Ready to bring real weather vibes to your WordPress site?

Choose your Background Type & Style, set it up, and let your forecast feel just like the sky above. Any more questions about how to make a weather forecast background on your site? That was your answer.

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Why are you waiting? Adding a weather-themed background isn’t just a design choice — it’s a smart addition for any site that shares real-time weather. Download the Location Weather plugin today, and make your website’s weather forecast unforgettable. Let it move, shine, or rain — just like the real sky.