Top 70 Weather Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 weather influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 19M combined followers. Median audience size is 57K (mean 274K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.9% (median 3%). That is 0.9pp below the 3.8% weather industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.3pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 31.5% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,814–$7,204 and a Reel $3,219–$11,261 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× weather premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $9,070–$36,020.
Key takeaways for weather in September 2026
- Nick Kosir, Adam Krueger, Ginger Zee currently sit at the top of this weather ranking.
- Follower mix: 12.9% nano, 47.1% micro, 21.4% mid, 10% macro, 8.6% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 20 countries on the list, led by United States (5.7%) and Germany (4.3%).
- 40 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 40 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Haley Clawson at 6.6%, which is not the largest audience (Nick Kosir at 2.6M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Weather Influencers ranked
Nick Kosir Mega
@nickkosirThe Dancing Weatherman 🌦️🕺🏻9.1m on Tik TokNY📍 ✈️ LAEmail:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Adam Krueger Mega
@weatheradamChief Meteorologist at weather fun, one viral video at a time.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Ginger Zee Mega
@ginger_zeeChief Meteorologist/Chief Climate Correspondent ABC News, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist(CBM) , NYT Best Selling Author
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Cheryl Scott Mid
@cherylscottwx☀️Stay Sunny☀️ Meteorologist / Geologist / Graduate of / Board of Directors
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Amy Freeze Mid
@amyfreezeAmy Freeze is a weather creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Star Harvey Micro
@theweatherstarLos Angeles NativeMeteorologist at 2x Emmy NominatedChildren’s Author📚‘Shoot for the Stars’💫⭐️on Amazon
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Mary Ours Micro
@maryoursWife, Mama, Singer 🎤, sUAS Pilot Emmy-nominated meteorologist in Pittsburgh✌🏼📺 ☀️Voted Pittsburghs ‘23 Best Meteorologist📍My Only Personal Account
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John Morales Micro
@johnmoralestvFounder & Lead Certified Consulting Meteorologist at ClimaData | Hurricane Specialist | Honorary Member | Trustee
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Scot Pilié Micro
@scotpilie_wx🌪 Meteorologist | Creator | Foodie📍 New Orleans & Beyond👬
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Kylie Bearse Micro
@kyliebearseWeather 🌦 Hiking 🏞 Food 🍕 Theater 🎭Just hikes ➡️ Pictures: Hike of the Week ⬇️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Felicia Combs Micro
@feliciacombs_Broadcast Meteorologist📍AtlantaLover of ☀️-🌴-🌎-💃🏻🙏🏼*Proverbs 3:5-6*🙏🏼✨ Posts are my own ✨
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Ella Dorsey Micro
@ella_dorseyCertified Meteorologist (CBM) 6-10am on & || Emmy x1 || Board of Directors || Rep:
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Ed Piotrowski Micro
@edpiotrowskiwpdeWPDE Chief Meteorologist - Myrtle Beach, SC
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Angie Lassman Micro
@angielassmanAngie Lassman is a weather influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Belen De Leon Micro
@belennbclaToday in LA Meteorologist 4-7am ☕️ Former💃🏽Latin Billboard singer 🎶. Mom of 👦🏻👦🏻👦🏻
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Audrey Puente Micro
@audreypuenteFOX 5 News Meteorologist ☀️🌪4x Emmy Award Winner 🏆📺SuperMom of 3 👧🏻👦🏻👧🏻Proud Puerto Rican 🇵🇷❤️Fitness Freak 💪🏽💥Daughter of a King🤴🏻🎶
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Michelle Rotella Micro
@mrotellawxEmmy-Nominated Meteorologist ☀️ | AMS Certified | FSU 09’ | DMV is 🏡 | ☕️ lover | Lexi’s Mom 👩🏻🍼💌
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Andrew Freiden Micro
@instafreidenKnown as the “Influencer’s Influencer,” Andrew is definitely the person who you should send lots of free stuff. Does the weather at
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Brittany Bell Micro
@brittanybellwxMeteorologist at Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) grad Dog mom 🐕🦺🐶🚨WX updates posted in my stories🚨
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Elita Loresca Micro
@elitaloresca🆃🅴🆇🅰🆂 Livin’ 🏠 🆃🅴🆇🅰🆂 Dreamin’💫 ᗷᒪᗴᔕᔕᗴᗪ Wife❤️Mama x 2 👦🏻👧🏻 🇵🇭Born | 🇺🇸 Raised | 𝗖𝗔 to 𝗧𝗫✨𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚗 𝙼𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚘𝚛𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚜𝚝 ☀️⚡Facebook & Twitter
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Chris Justus Micro
@chris_justus_meteorologistHusband , Father, Son, Brother, BELIEVER. Chief Meteorologist at tracking severe weather.
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Danielle Grant Micro
@thewxwomanmeteorologist ☀☔📺| Jesus is my jam🙏🏼| summer rae + ’s mom🤱🏻🐶| snowboarder🏂| 🍷 + 🥯 connoisseur | ♥️ CO adventures 🌄
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Dani Beckstrom Micro
@danibeckstrom⚡️☀️🌈🌧️🌪️Emmy-Losing Meteorologist 📍NYC 👩🏼🎓BYU & MS State“I sometimes enjoy your slightly-off humor” -actual review
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Stephen Morgan Micro
@stephenmorgan⚡️ Meteorologist📡 Fox Weather🐩 Dog Dad
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Kendall Smith Micro
@kendallsmithtvN Y C∘ Meteorologist ∘ Kansas Raised ➝ New York Based
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Mackenzie Bart Micro
@mbartwx❄️ Fox 8 Meteorologist 🌰 OSU Alum 👸🏻 Miss Ohio ‘14~Top 10 Miss America 👩🏻🔬 STEM Advocate
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Gabriel Torres Micro
@gabrieltorrestvChief Meteorologist 💍: 📲: Millennial Influencer🏆: 9x Emmy Winner📍: San Antonio, Tx
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Raegan Medgie Micro
@raeganmedgieMeteorologist/Reporter/MARATHONER … who balances microphone and martini while running 😉
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Remeisha Shade Micro
@remeishashadeWeekday Evening Meteorologist at Fox 26 Houston - Figure Skating, Dance & Yoga enthusiast
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Emily Wahls Micro
@emilywahlsChief Meteorologist 📺AMS Certified Broadcast MeteorologistWatch my latest forecast here 👇🏻
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Rachel Frank Micro
@rachelfrankctChief Meteorologist at FOX61 and National Edward R. Murrow award winner. Andon + Blake’s Mommy. Nittany Lion. Certified weather 🤓 Will work for 🍕
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Katie Boer Micro
@katieboer📍 Palm Springs☀️ KESQ Meteorologist📺 Emmy Award-Winning Journalist💜 Dementia Advocate🎤 Speaker 🪂Thrill seeker✈️ Probably Flying🐶
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Mike Iscovitz Nano
@fox26mikeChief Meteorologist for Fox 26 Play w/ mediocrity. Lover of and my wife and daughters
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Katie Melvin Nano
@kt.melvinI like to talk about the weather Meteorologist in Nashville Alum BS & BAPreviously
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Lauren Whitney Nano
@laurenwhitney❄️ Meteorologist ☀️Sun Devil. Bulldog.🧋Iced tea enthusiast. 🪕Country girl. 🏈🏒Sports fan. ⚾️💜 wifey.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Haley Clawson Nano
@haleyclawsonwx2x Emmy Award Winner 💫2x Ironman 🏊🏼♀️🚴🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️ 🏠
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Kiyana Lewis Nano
@kiyanalewiswxMeteorologist + Mental Health Advocate🌤Fox Weather | 📍New York CityMorgan & Penn State AlumnaYogi & Wanderlust✨ Fueled by tea, laughter & naps
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Jennifer Watson Nano
@jenniferweather📸 Jennifer Watson 🎬 Watch me on ⚡️Storm chaser 🚀 Entrepreneur 🎙️ podcast💜 ➡️ 🌞 Optimist
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Chikage Windler Nano
@chikageweather☀️Chief Meteorologist ☔️Weather 🏃🏻♀️Running | 26.2 x 11 | 13.1 x 20👗 Fashion 🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family 📍Austin, Texas
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Allyson Rae Nano
@allysonraewxChief Meteorologist Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL☀️ weather info will be in the stories. Otherwise, mostly dog pics 🫶
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Talia Ivanov Macro Dhaka
@talia.ivanovCreating reviews and tutorials as a weather content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Charlie Horvat Mega Paris
@charlie.goldenCharlie is a weather content creator based in Paris, sharing community tips and behind-the-scenes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Chiara Diaz Macro Johannesburg
@chiara.diazWeather educator from Johannesburg. Posts about tutorials, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Caleb Khan Mega Bogota
@velvetcalebHobbyist and weather creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Ace Huang Macro Lisbon
@ace.huangCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a weather educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Malik Zhang ✓ Mega Melbourne
@malik.zhangEnthusiast and weather creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Astrid Bauer Macro Melbourne
@astrid35Weather content creator from Melbourne. Posts about tutorials, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Andre Ali Macro Lyon
@andrealiCreating tutorials and reviews as a weather specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Devon Cruz Macro Boston, MA
@devonvelvetDevon is a weather specialist creator based in Boston, MA, sharing reviews and behind-the-scenes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Emiliano Brooks ✓ Mid Berlin
@emiliano.itsEnthusiast and weather creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mateusz Kang Mid Hamburg
@mateusz.kangMateusz is a weather enthusiast based in Hamburg, sharing community tips and reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Ingrid Doyle Mid Hong Kong
@ingridworldSpecialist creator and weather creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mikkel Kowalski Macro Shanghai
@mikkelkowalskiWeather enthusiast from Shanghai. Posts about how-to content, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Greta Park Mid Atlanta, GA
@greta.parkContent creator and weather creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Kavya Souza ✓ Mid Tokyo
@dailykavyaKavya is a weather educator based in Tokyo, sharing community tips and how-to content.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Elena Khan ✓ Mid Phoenix, AZ
@elena_khanElena is a weather content creator based in Phoenix, AZ, sharing reviews and how-to content.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sage Girard Mid Vancouver
@sage.creatorEducator and weather creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Arnav Nair Mid Singapore
@arnav77Arnav is a weather hobbyist based in Singapore, sharing community tips and behind-the-scenes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Caroline Gonzalez Mid Jakarta
@caroline.dailyCaroline is a weather specialist creator based in Jakarta, sharing tutorials and reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Amari Laurent ✓ Mid Seoul
@amari.laurentContent creator and weather creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Scarlett Bauer ✓ Mid Brooklyn, NY
@scarlett5Creating how-to content and community tips as a weather hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Morgan Nair ✓ Mid Istanbul
@morganitsCreating how-to content and reviews as a weather specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sven Nowak Mid Shanghai
@sven.nowakCreating reviews and community tips as a weather educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Chiara Ferrari Micro Johannesburg
@chiara.ferrariCreating reviews and behind-the-scenes as a weather content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Eoin Coleman ✓ Micro Guadalajara
@eoin.creatorWeather hobbyist from Guadalajara. Posts about how-to content, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Gabriel Lee ✓ Micro Stockholm
@rebelgabrielHobbyist and weather creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Arjun Mensah Micro Busan
@arjun.queenCreating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a weather educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Quinn Doyle Micro Prague
@quinn88Creating behind-the-scenes and how-to content as a weather educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Joao Garcia Micro Munich
@joao_garciaWeather hobbyist from Munich. Posts about reviews, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Brandon Moreau Nano Zurich
@brandonmediaEnthusiast and weather creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× weather adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $1,814 | $7,204 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $3,219 | $11,261 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $9,070 | $36,020 |
What this weather influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~9.1 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 3,684 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (72.9%). A meaningful secondary slice is German (5.7%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 30 female / 9 male (31 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 33 | 47.1% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 15 | 21.4% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 7 | 10% |
| Mega (1M+) | 6 | 8.6% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 5.7% |
| Germany | 3 | 4.3% |
| France | 2 | 2.9% |
| South Africa | 2 | 2.9% |
| Australia | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief weather influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Weather Influencers vs related lists
Weather Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (57K vs 137K).
Weather Influencers averages 1pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (57K vs 623K).
Weather Influencers averages 0.8pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (57K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather Influencers (this page) | 70 | 57K | 2.9% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (40 verified public figures, 30 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Weather Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top weather influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 weather influencers is led by Nick Kosir, Adam Krueger, Ginger Zee. Combined they represent 19M followers, with an average engagement of 2.9%. 40 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this weather list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 57K followers, 2.9% average ER, 31.5% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for weather Instagram accounts?
For weather we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.9%, which is 0.9pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do weather influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,814–$7,204; a Reel is $3,219–$11,261. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these weather influencers based?
The ranking spans 20 countries. The largest shares are United States (5.7%), Germany (4.3%), France (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these weather influencers?
40 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the weather list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with weather?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.