Connect IQ Widgets

Weather Vitals at a Glance.

Optimize your training comfort and safety with our high-end weather utility widgets. Featuring the altitude-corrected, localized **UV Index widget** (Russian-localized) to manage solar radiation risk, and **RainWidget** for real-time, high-precision precipitation countdowns before storms hit.

UV Index Warning Dashboard

Current UV Index
6.2 (High)
Sunscreen required. Reapply SPF 30+ every 2 hours. Altitude correction active (+12% exposure).

УФ Индекс Widget (UV Index)

A fully localized solar monitoring widget for high-altitude alpine training and warm-weather protection.

OpenWeatherMap integration

Pulls current, maximum, and hourly UV forecast indices directly from the high-resolution OpenWeatherMap One Call API (v3).

Altitude Adjustments

Solar radiation increases by approximately 10-12% per 1000m elevation. The widget automatically scales the raw index value to match your exact GPS altitude.

Actionable Protection

Calculates active skin safety thresholds based on your UV exposure class (Low to Extreme), showing clear warnings and countdown timers for sunscreen re-application.

RainWidget: Storm Warnings on the Handlebar

Getting caught in heavy rain can quickly compromise core body temperature and pacing comfort, especially during long alpine descents.

RainWidget is a minimalist widget designed to monitor local radar precipitation data. It provides a clean, real-time countdown of when rain is expected to start at your exact GPS coordinates.

No complex maps to read under bright sunlight—just a simple, precise indicator showing minutes to precipitation and rain intensity, letting you find shelter or pull on a rain jacket before the first drop falls.

Configuration & API Setup

  1. Acquire a free OpenWeatherMap API key.
  2. Open the settings of your **УФ Индекс** or **RainWidget** inside the Garmin Connect app.
  3. Enter your OWM API Key.
  4. Optionally toggle the Buy Me a Coffee QR code screen to off.
  5. Save settings and enjoy direct meteorological alerts on the fly.