WHAT IT IS: A weather app that uses state-of-the art technology to predict when it will rain or snow in your precise location.

WHY WE LIKE IT:  How’s the weather? If there’s anything we can predict, it’s that people love to talk about the weather! Well, here’s an app that makes tracking the weather even more accurate and fun.DarkSkyApp uses GPS technology to give minute-by-minute, hourly, next day, and weekly forecasts for your exact location.

No more worrying about whether there is a 40% chance of rain! This app also has cool weather animations that track storms in the past and future. Plus, you can create all kinds of custom weather notifications including alerts that let you know when it will start raining down to the minute.

HOW MUCH IT COSTS: $3.99. Currently available in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland. (Umbrellas not included!)

NOW, TAKE THE FIRST STEP: Download the app, which is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. (Requires iOS 7.0 or later.)

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Click here and listen to Gieriet and Kendra discuss it in greater detail on Soundcloud.