BetterWeather

Mod improves Minecraft b.1.7.3 weather by making clouds volumetric and weather effects local

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About this Mod

This mod improves Minecraft b.1.7.3 weather by making clouds volumetric and weather effects local.

Mod Content:

Volumetric Clouds: clouds now can be 32-64 blocks tall, they are fluffy and have better shading
Local weather: rain and snow are now local, they will move together with clouds inside rain fronts
Better weather sounds: better rain effect sounds
Better rain/snow rendering: snow and rain now have LOD and can render on larger distances
Rain drop circles: additional visual effect to the rain
Dimension tags: allows to define weather settings per dimension (including modded)

Available Versions

BetterWeather 0.3.1release

MC b1.7.3babric, fabric

November 25, 2024

BetterWeather 0.3.0release

MC b1.7.3fabric

November 19, 2023

How to Install BetterWeather on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set babric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the babric loader and matching Minecraft version (b1.7.3).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterWeather". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

babricfabric

Minecraft Versions

b1.7.3

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

BetterWeather server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong babric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (b1.7.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is BetterWeather compatible with babric and fabric?

BetterWeather officially supports babric, fabric for Minecraft b1.7.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with BetterWeather – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterWeather consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.