The 7th Catalogue of Global Open Data unveiled

30 April 2026

On April 29, during the Sub-Forum on Digital Meteorology of Digital China Summit, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) unveiled the 7th Catalogue of Global Open Data.

This batch of meteorological data products comprises 16 kinds across five categories, including national quantitative precipitation nowcasting and short-to-medium range forecasts, global short-to-medium range forecasts, sub-seasonal-to-seasonal predictions, and global marine meteorological real-time analysis products.

They cover the full temporal spectrum from real-time observation, nowcasting, short-to-medium range forecasting to long-range prediction, as well as multi-spatial scales including national, global and near-Earth space domains. Featuring high temporal and spatial resolution and exceptional sensitivity to extreme heavy rainfall, these products will deliver more refined and inclusive meteorological support for economic and social development, and better empower industries across all sectors.