Home Assistant Cards

Today's Weather Card

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    {% set condition = states('weather.buienradar') %}
    {% set temperature = states('sensor.buienradar_temperature') | float %}
    {% set feel_temperature = states('sensor.buienradar_feel_temperature') | float %}
    {% set wind_speed = states('sensor.buienradar_wind_speed') | float %}
    {% set minimum_rain = states('sensor.buienradar_minimum_rain_1d') | float %}
    {% set maximum_rain = states('sensor.buienradar_maximum_rain_1d') | float %}
    {% set minimum_temperature = states('sensor.minimum_temperature_1d') | float %}
    {% set temp_difference = (temperature - feel_temperature) | abs %}
    {% set hour = now().hour %}

    {# --- CHOOSE A BIG ICON FOR THE SKY CONDITION --- #}
    {% set cond_icon = '🌇' %}
    {% if condition in ['clear', 'sunny'] %}
      {% set cond_icon = '☀️' %}
    {% elif condition in ['partlycloudy', 'partly_cloudy'] %}
      {% set cond_icon = '⛅' %}
    {% elif condition in ['cloudy', 'overcast'] %}
      {% set cond_icon = '☁️' %}
    {% elif condition in ['fog', 'foggy'] %}
      {% set cond_icon = '🌫️' %}
    {% elif condition in ['rainy', 'rain', 'pouring'] %}
      {% set cond_icon = '🌧️' %}
    {% elif condition in ['snowy', 'snow', 'snowy-rainy'] %}
      {% set cond_icon = '❄️' %}
    {% elif condition in ['lightning', 'lightning-rainy', 'thunderstorm'] %}
      {% set cond_icon = '⚡' %}
    {% endif %}

    {# --- TIME OF DAY GREETING --- #}
    {% if hour < 12 %}
      {% set greeting = 'Good morning' %}
    {% elif hour < 18 %}
      {% set greeting = 'Good afternoon' %}
    {% else %}
      {% set greeting = 'Good evening' %}
    {% endif %}

    # {{ cond_icon }} {{ greeting }}!

    **Outside:** `{{ temperature | round(1) }}°C`  
    **Feels like:** `{{ feel_temperature | round(1) }}°C`  

    _Current condition:_ **{{ condition | replace('_', ' ') | capitalize }}**

    {% if temp_difference > 2 %}
    > 💨 It feels noticeably different from the actual temperature.
    {% endif %}

    ---

    ### 📊 Today at a glance

    - 🧣 **Min temp:** `{{ minimum_temperature | round(1) }}°C`
    - 💧 **Rain today:** `{{ minimum_rain | round(1) }} – {{ maximum_rain | round(1) }} mm`
    - 🌬️ **Wind:** `{{ wind_speed | round(0) }} km/h`
      {% if wind_speed > 50 %}
        _(very windy – be careful outside!)_
      {% elif wind_speed > 25 %}
        _(breezy – you’ll feel it!)_
      {% else %}
        _(quite calm)_
      {% endif %}

    ---

    ### 👕 What to wear

    {% if temperature < 0 %}
    🥶 **Very cold:** heavy coat, hat, scarf and gloves recommended.
    {% elif temperature < 8 %}
    🧥 **Chilly:** warm coat or thick jacket is a good idea.
    {% elif temperature < 16 %}
    👚 **Mild:** light jacket or sweater should be enough.
    {% elif temperature < 24 %}
    👕 **Comfortable:** t-shirt with maybe a light layer.
    {% else %}
    😎 **Warm / hot:** light clothing, stay hydrated!
    {% endif %}

    {% if maximum_rain > 5 %}
    🌂 **Umbrella: absolutely.** Expect proper rain today.
    {% elif maximum_rain > 0 %}
    ☔ **Umbrella: optional.** A shower is possible.
    {% else %}
    🌈 **No rain expected.** Enjoy the dry weather!
    {% endif %}

    ---

    ### ✅ Activity suggestion

    {% if maximum_rain == 0 and wind_speed < 25 and temperature >= 15 %}
    🚴 **Great for being outside** – perfect for a walk, run or bike ride.
    {% elif maximum_rain > 8 %}
    📺 **Best to stay cozy indoors** – movie, games or a good book day.
    {% elif wind_speed > 50 %}
    💨 **Very windy** – avoid cycling in open areas and be cautious with loose items.
    {% elif temperature < 5 and maximum_rain > 0 %}
    ❄️ **Cold & wet** – short trips only, dress warmly and waterproof.
    {% else %}
    🌤️ **Decent weather** – fine for errands or a short walk outside.
    {% endif %}
title: 🌦️ Today's Weather