Unique Map Weather
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #121 of 141 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DESCRIPTION
SKSE plugin which allows unique weather to be added to world maps.
Without this framework, new worldspaces must use the original weather used on Skyrim's map, which creates issues where the climate does not match that of for example, a desert or Oblivion realm.
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[]A Clear Map of Skyrim and Other Worlds
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REQUIREMENTS
SE/AE
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
VR
VR Address Library for SKSEVR
COMPATIBILITY
- []Compatible with all game versions.
- Compatible with everything.
MOD AUTHORS
Weathers are loaded from the MapWeathers folder, by the EditorID of the Worldspace (the same names as DynDoLOD uses).
The current JSON format is:
"weathers": [
"formID": "<plugin filename>|<local formid>"
Currently, multiple weathers, regional weathers etc. are not supported.
These files can be packed into BSAs.
doodlum/map-weather-plugin MIT licence, go nuts
meh321 for finding the original function to hook
Parapets for VR support
Skyrim RE members for putting up with me
Unique Map Weather is an SKSE plugin for Skyrim that lets mod authors assign unique weather effects to world maps, enhancing visual variety. With 5,485 endorsements and 1.2M downloads, it's a well-established utility mod for modders and players seeking atmospheric map overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (5,485 endorsements, 1.2M downloads)
- Opens up new modding possibilities for map aesthetics
- Lightweight SKSE plugin—no heavy scripts or textures
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so not for console or non-SKSE setups
- No documentation or usage examples provided in the description
- Last updated in 2023—may need checking for latest Skyrim patches
For Skyrim modders who want to craft unique map weather effects and for players who enjoy atmospheric map overhauls. Skip if you're on console or prefer simple texture mods without SKSE dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE version for your Skyrim build (SE/AE) before installing.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to handle the plugin and avoid manual file placement errors.
- Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with other map mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- doodlum
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 1,215,834
- Endorsements
- 5,485
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 1/8/2022
- Updated
- 2/10/2023
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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