
LocalizedWeather
A Fabric mod that replaces Minecraft's global weather with localized weather zones. Each 256×256 block region gets its own weather — rain, snow, and thunderstorms happen independently across the world with biome-aware rules, smooth transitions, and blocky
About this Mod
Localized Weather
A Fabric mod that replaces Minecraft's global weather system with per-zone localized weather. Rain, snow, and thunderstorms happen independently across the world, with smooth transitions at zone boundaries and Minecraft-style storm clouds.
Features
- Localized weather zones — 256×256 block zones each have their own weather state
- Biome-aware rules — deserts stay dry, snowy biomes get snow, etc.
- Smooth transitions — rain/fog/sky color blend seamlessly across zone boundaries
- Storm clouds — blocky, Minecraft-style 3D cloud layers appear over storm zones, visible from a distance
- Directional darkening — sky, fog, and clouds darken toward approaching storms
- Better Clouds compatible — works alongside the Better Clouds mod
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.9+
- Fabric Loader 0.19.2+
- Fabric API
Optional Dependencies
- Better Clouds — enhanced cloud visuals that integrate with localized weather
- YACL — config library (required by Better Clouds)
- Mod Menu — in-game mod configuration
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader and Fabric API
- Drop the mod jar into your
modsfolder - Launch the game
How It Works
Weather happens automatically — no commands needed. Each 256×256 block zone rolls its own weather independently:
- Clear skies last 10 minutes to 2.5 hours before a chance of weather
- Rain and storms last 10–20 minutes before clearing
- Biome rules kick in automatically — deserts stay dry, cold biomes get snow instead of rain
- Transitions blend smoothly over 20 seconds at zone boundaries
- Storm clouds appear as blocky 3D cloud layers over rainy/stormy zones, visible from far away
Just install and play — the weather will do its thing.
Credits
Idea by Mr. Random on Discord.
Available Versions
How to Install LocalizedWeather on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "LocalizedWeather". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
LocalizedWeather server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is LocalizedWeather compatible with fabric?
LocalizedWeather officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with LocalizedWeather – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if LocalizedWeather 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.
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