
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Improved Weather
This datapack improves weather and adds new weather conditions, like a sandstorm and other things!
Quick answer
Which Improved Weather release should I use?
Improved Weather 26.3v1-mod targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Improved Weather required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Improved Weather 26.3v1-mod need?
26.3v1-mod. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Improved Weather without breaking your instance.
Built for Improved Weather 26.3v1-mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 26.3v1-mod. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 26.3v1-mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Improved Weather add?
RESOURCEPACK IS OPTIONAL!
(For better rain and snow)
Main Information
- Creator and Developer: [MC Silver]
- Minecraft Versions: 1.19.4+
- WIKI Version: 26.3v1
- For datapack developers: My datapack ignores all mobs that use data! (1.21.5+)
For custom mobs, use data; for non-custom mobs, use tags/scores! - WARNING! (for PaperMC and PurpurMC Hosters):
This datapack will only work correctly if you only change the below settings.
Head over to your server, and go to "config/paper-world-defaults.yml" or "purpur.yml" file.
Find this "allow-non-player-entities-on-scoreboards" and set that to true
Commands
All commands available to the player start with /function .
Menu
- /function .menu:mcs_weather
Summon
- /function .summon:mcs_weather/"entity_name"
Uninstall
- /function .uninstall:mcs_weather
Features
Snow Biomes
- Snow layer gets higher during the snow.
- Snow increases faster during the thunder.
- Snow melts during clear weather if the light level is higher than 11.
- Snow melts 9 times faster in dry biomes.
- Snow melts 5 times slower in snowy biomes and remains at layer 1.
- Farmland converts into a dirt during the snow, if it contacts with snow.
- Lava cools down during snow.
- Player/Mob take freezing damage during the snowstorm. You won't take damage in areas which light is higher than 11 or if you wear leather chestplate.
Desert Biomes
- Sandstorm. (Rain)
- Strong Sandstorm + Sand Tornado. (Thunder)
[Breezes, Rabbits, Camels, Parcheds and Camel Husks and entities in leather helmet are immune to sandstorm effects]
Jungle, Beach, Lush and Dripstone Caves, River, Ocean, Swamp Biomes
- Mist (Clear, at morning)
- Waves (Clear, ocean only)
- Flood (Rain)
- Massive Flood (Thunder)
Savanna & Badlands Biomes
- Fire, Common Lightnings (On shovel and hoe mineable blocks) (Rain, Daytime only)
- Massive Fire, Common Lightnings (On shovel and hoe mineable blocks) (Thunder, Daytime only)
Fireflies
- Fireflies spawn near rivers and in swamps during clear weather at night.
Campfires
- Campfire is extinguished when it rains.
- Soul Campfire is extinguished twice much rarer than regular campfire when it rains.
Better Rain and Snow [RP]
- Rain: reduced rain particles, more transparent and whitish color [Image]
- Snow: more transparent
Links
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Improved Weather by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 22 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Improved Weather versions and loaders
26.3v1-mod
improved-weather-26.3v1-mod.jar
17 Sept 2026
26.3v1-dp
improved-weather-26.3v1-dp.zip
17 Sept 2026
26.2v1-mod
improved-weather-26.2v1-mod.jar
19 Jun 2026
26.2v1-dp
improved-weather-26.2v1-dp.zip
19 Jun 2026
26.1v2-mod
improved-weather-26.1v2-mod.jar
3 Apr 2026
26.1v2-dp
improved-weather-26.1v2-dp.zip
3 Apr 2026
v2.6-mod
improved-weather-v2.6-mod.jar
1 Jan 2026
v2.6-dp
improved-weather-v2.6-dp.zip
1 Jan 2026
v2.5.1-mod
improved-weather-v2.5.1-mod.jar
15 Oct 2025
v2.5.1-dp
improved-weather-v2.5.1-dp.zip
15 Oct 2025
v2.5-mod
improved-weather-v2.5-mod.jar
10 Jul 2025
v2.5-dp
improved-weather-v2.5-dp.zip
10 Jul 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.