Weather Detector
Adds a Weather Detector block that outputs a redstone signal based on the current weather.
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About this Mod
Weather Detector
Adds a Weather Detector block that outputs a redstone signal based on the current weather.
The Weather Detector block:
- Outputs a redstone signal of strength 1-8 if it's raining/snowing.
- Outputs a redstone signal of strength 9-15 if it's thundering.
- Can be inverted by interacting with it.
It can be crafted like a daylight detector using glass blocks, nether quartz, and smooth stone slabs.
Currently supports Fabric and (Neo)Forge for 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20.1 and 1.21.1. Fabric version requires Fabric API.
PRs and issues over at the Github repository are appreciated.
The mod is licensed under the MIT license and is thus free to be added to modpacks.
Available Versions
How to Install Weather Detector on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Weather Detector". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.20 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Weather Detector 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 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Weather Detector compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Weather Detector officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.20. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Weather Detector – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Weather Detector 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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