NEA is responsible for the provision of various weather information and forecast services. Its main functions are:

• To make, collect, process and exchange weather observations
• To provide weather forecasts and data for aviation, shipping and the public
• To conduct research and development to enhance its services
• To compile and archive climatological records of Singapore
• To promote and participate in international cooperation programmes in meteorology

NEA is responsible for the measurement, analysis and reporting of haze conditions in Singapore. For detailed information on current and past conditions, as well the potential effects of haze and information on air cleaning devices, click here.

NEA, MSS hosts the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), a collaboration programme between the national meteorological services of ASEAN member countries. ASMC’s primary task is the monitoring and assessment of forest fires and transboundary smoke haze affecting the ASEAN region. For more information on ASMC and its services, visit its website.

NEA is responsible for the monitoring of seismic activities in Singapore. It operates a network of eight seismograph stations that provides automatic and continuous monitoring of earthquakes and the study of ground motions. The seismic information collected feeds into Singapore’s national tsunami early warning system, which is also part of the regional Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System that is co-ordinated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The seismic information is also exchanged with the international seismographic networks and countries in the region.

For more information on NEA’s seismic monitoring activities and past seismic data, click here.

As part of its weather monitoring services, NEA provides the public with a range of information on past, current and forecast weather conditions. Further information, including a guide to Singapore’s weather and the climatology of Singapore can be found here.

The Nowcast provides the latest data on current weather conditions. Extended forecasts up to two weeks are also given. This information is made available to the public and issued to various media organisations.

As part of its efforts to ensure quick and easy access to weather information to the public, NEA operates the Weather Information Dissemination Service (WIDS). WIDS is available via an automatic telephone service at 6542-7788.

NEA keeps detailed historical data sets on wide range of climate information. This information is often used by businesses such as construction and shipping companies. For an online catalogue and details on how to purchase historical climate data, click here

NEA provides educational tours of the Main Meteorological Forecast Office. Prior arrangements are required. For more information on these visits, please call 6542-9024/6543-1764.

Business

In addition to general public weather services, NEA also provides customized weather information to meet the requirements of various business communities in Singapore and the region. 

• The Marine Services Website provides marine shipping companies with information on weather and sea conditions.

• The Aviation Services Website is a subscription-based service providing critical weather and atmospheric data to companies in the aviation sector.

• The ASMC Website provides data on and assessment of forest fires and transboundary smoke haze in the ASEAN region.