Wonders of Weather
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #30 of 147 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview
Rain Splashes
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[]Rain impact splash effects appear on most uncovered surfaces during rain.
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]Ambient, exterior rain sound effects can be heard from inside.[] If you are unable to see the splash effects, you may need to go into your skyrimprefs.ini (Documents\My Games\Skyrim) and increase the value of iMaxDesired under by increments of 50 until they show up.
Shooting Stars
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[]Shooting stars aka fragments of Aetherius appear in various sizes and fall from various positions in the sky at night (8:30pm to 6:00am). The general direction they fall in will change on a monthly basis.
[]Meteor showers (shooting star frequency increased) are guaranteed to occur during certain nights of the year. The dates they occur on coincide with the actual meteor shower dates of Earth.
3rd of Morning Star21st of Rain's Hand
5th of Second Seed
11th of Last Seed
20th of Frostfall
17th of Sun's Dusk
13th of Evening Star
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[]Meteor storms (shooting star frequency greatly increased) have an extremely low chance of occurring each night. You may see them 2-3 times per in-game year.
[]Innkeepers will have new dialogue on the night an event is active.
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[]Rainbows will appear after a weather transition from rainy to clear when the sun is low (8:30am to 10:15am and 4:00pm to 5:45pm).
[]They can also appear as a result of early morning dew (8:30am to 9:00am) in the warmer regions of Skyrim. These are much more faint.
[] Object Fade under advanced options in your Skyrim launcher (or fLODFadeOutMultObjects in SkyrimPrefs.ini) must be set to at least 10.
Compatibility
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[]Compatible with all mods.
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]Load order doesn't matter, but sort with LOOT.Install/Update/Uninstall
Manual: See the manual installation document in the archive.
Mod Managers: Download the files and add to your respective programs.
Bethesda.net: Add to your library and enjoy.
This mod automatically refreshes itself with each revision. When updating (manual or mod managers), simply uninstall the previous version and install the updated version.
When uninstalling, make a save in an interior location with no effects playing and then remove all installed files. Make sure WondersofWeather.esp and .bsa are no longer present in your Data folder.
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[]Compatible with all mods.
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[]Rainbows will appear after a weather transition from rainy to clear when the sun is low (8:30am to 10:15am and 4:00pm to 5:45pm).
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[]Meteor storms (shooting star frequency greatly increased) have an extremely low chance of occurring each night. You may see them 2-3 times per in-game year.
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[]Shooting stars aka fragments of Aetherius appear in various sizes and fall from various positions in the sky at night (8:30pm to 6:00am). The general direction they fall in will change on a monthly basis.
Wonders of Weather is a lightweight immersion mod for Skyrim that adds rain splashes, shooting stars, and rainbows to the game world. With nearly 25,000 endorsements and over 630,000 downloads, it's a highly popular, simple enhancement for players seeking subtle atmospheric improvements without major overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 24,788 endorsements and over 633k downloads.
- Simple, non-intrusive additions that enhance atmosphere without changing gameplay.
- Last updated in 2017, but still widely used — a sign of stability and compatibility.
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other weather or visual overhaul mods that alter rain or sky effects.
- No recent updates since 2017, so potential issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLC are unaddressed.
For Skyrim players who want a touch of extra life in the weather without overhauling the whole system. Perfect for those who appreciate subtle details like rain splashes and shooting stars. Skip if you're looking for major weather changes or if you already use a comprehensive weather mod that includes these effects.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Place this mod early in your load order (before other weather mods) to ensure its effects aren't overwritten.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use popular weather mods like Climates of Tamriel or Obsidian Weathers, as they might override rain or sky textures.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- isoku - Step Modifications
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 633,798
- Endorsements
- 24,788
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 4/20/2015
- Updated
- 10/21/2017
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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