🌦️ Weather System Guide
Master weather patterns and timing for maximum farming efficiency
⏰ Weather Mechanics
Weather in Garden Horizons changes every 5 minutes in a semi-random pattern. Each weather type provides different growth speed bonuses and triggers specific mutations. Understanding weather patterns is CRITICAL for maximizing profits!
⏱️ Cycle Duration
Each weather lasts exactly 5 minutes. Plan your planting around this timer.
🎲 Semi-Random
Weather follows patterns but has randomness. Some weather types are more common.
🔮 Prediction
Weather Vane tool shows next weather 1 minute early for perfect planning.
⚡ Why Weather Matters
🚀 Growth Speed Bonuses
Weather provides 0% to +50% growth speed bonuses. Snowy weather makes crops grow 50% faster!
Example: 5-minute seed in Snowy weather = 3.33 minutes (1.67 min saved per harvest)
🧬 Mutation Triggers
Each weather triggers specific mutations. Starfall weather = 6.5x Starfall mutation!
Example: 50K Cherry with Starfall mutation = 975K profit (vs 150K without mutation)
👑 Premium Weather (Farm These!)
Starfall
Very Rare (2-3 times/hour)
The rarest and most valuable weather. Triggers the legendary Starfall mutation with 6.5x multiplier.
⭐ Excellent Weather (High Priority)
Snowy
Common (4-5 times/hour)
Best overall weather. Highest growth bonus AND reliable high-value mutation. Your bread-and-butter.
Thunderstorm
Uncommon (3-4 times/hour)
Excellent weather with high-value mutation. Great growth bonus and strong multiplier.
✓ Good Weather (Worth Farming)
Rainy
Very Common (6-7 times/hour)
Most common beneficial weather. Decent mutation with high success rate. Great for consistent income.
Foggy
Common (4-5 times/hour)
Solid mid-tier weather. Decent mutation and growth bonus. Good for steady progression.
Sandstorm
Uncommon (3-4 times/hour)
Underrated weather with good mutation multiplier. Lower chance but decent value.
⚠️ Neutral/Skip Weather (Low Priority)
Sunny
Very Common (Default)
Default weather. Lowest growth bonus but highest mutation chance. Good for beginners.
Windy
Common (5-6 times/hour)
Low-value weather. Minimal growth bonus and weak mutation. Skip if possible.
Cloudy
Very Common (6-7 times/hour)
Worst weather. No growth bonus and terrible mutation. Avoid farming during Cloudy.
📊 Weather Tier List (For Profit)
S-Tier: Must Farm
Starfall (6.5x mutation, +30% speed) - Drop everything and plant expensive seeds
Snowy (3.5x mutation, +50% speed) - Best overall weather, farm every cycle
A-Tier: High Priority
Thunderstorm (4.5x mutation, +40% speed) - Excellent for mutation farming
B-Tier: Worth Farming
Rainy (2.8x mutation, +25% speed, 22% chance) - Consistent income
Sandstorm (3.2x mutation, +15% speed) - Underrated, good multiplier
Foggy (2.5x mutation, +20% speed) - Reliable mid-tier
C-Tier: Skip or Beginner Only
Sunny (2.2x mutation, +10% speed) - Beginner-friendly but not optimal
Windy (1.8x mutation, +5% speed) - Low value, skip
Cloudy (1.5x mutation, 0% speed) - Worst weather, take a break
🔮 Weather Vane Tool Guide
The Weather Vane is a game-changing tool that shows the next weather type 1 minute before it arrives. This allows you to prepare seeds, plan strategy, and never miss valuable weather cycles.
💰 Cost & Unlock
Price: $150,000
Unlock: Level 22
Essential purchase for serious farmers. Pays for itself in 10-15 optimized weather cycles.
⏰ How It Works
Shows next weather at 4:00 remaining on current weather timer.
Gives you 1 minute to buy seeds, plan plots, and position for optimal planting.
🎯 Strategic Uses
- • Starfall Alerts: See Starfall coming and prepare your most expensive seeds
- • Skip Bad Weather: If Cloudy/Windy is next, take a break or do other tasks
- • Seed Preparation: Buy the right seeds before weather changes
- • Plot Planning: Decide which plots to use for which seeds
- • Capital Management: Know when to save vs spend based on upcoming weather
🎯 Weather Farming Strategies
Strategy 1: Starfall Sniper (Late Game)
Goal: Maximize profit from rare Starfall weather.
- • Keep 300K+ capital reserved specifically for Starfall
- • Stock 20+ Cherry seeds in inventory at all times
- • Use Weather Vane to get 1-minute warning
- • Plant all 6 plots with Cherry immediately when Starfall hits
- • Use Golden Watering Can for 18% mutation chance
- • Expected: 1-2 Starfall mutations = 1.4M-2.8M profit per cycle
This strategy alone can earn 5M-10M Shillings per hour during active Starfall farming!
Strategy 2: Snow Grinder (Mid-Late Game)
Goal: Consistent high profits from frequent Snowy weather.
- • Snowy appears 4-5 times per hour (most reliable S-tier weather)
- • Plant Cabbage (5K) or Cherry (50K) depending on capital
- • 50% growth bonus means faster harvests = more cycles
- • 28% Frostbit chance with Golden Can = 1-2 mutations per cycle
- • Farm every single Snowy weather without exception
Most consistent money-making strategy. Expect 500K-2M per hour depending on capital.
Strategy 3: Weather Rotation (Advanced)
Goal: Never waste a weather cycle, adapt to everything.
- • Use Weather Vane to predict next weather
- • Keep inventory of: Cherry, Cabbage, Wheat, Banana
- • Plant optimal seed for each weather type
- • Skip only Cloudy and Windy weather
- • Requires active play but maximizes profit per hour
Weather Chart: Starfall→Cherry, Snowy→Cabbage, Thunder→Banana, Rainy→Wheat, Sandstorm→Wheat
Strategy 4: Passive Farming (Casual)
Goal: Make money without constant attention.
- • Only farm S-tier weather (Starfall, Snowy)
- • Set 5-minute timer alerts on phone
- • Check game every 5 minutes, plant if good weather
- • Skip everything else, do other activities
- • Still earn 60-70% of active farming profits
Perfect for multitasking. Watch Netflix, do homework, play other games between weather checks.
⏱️ Weather Timing & Optimization
🎯 Perfect Planting Window
Weather changes at exactly 5:00 minutes. The optimal planting window is:
- • 4:30-5:00: Prepare seeds and plan strategy (use Weather Vane)
- • 0:00-0:30: Plant immediately when new weather starts
- • 0:30-4:30: Wait for crops to grow, prepare for next cycle
Planting in first 30 seconds ensures maximum time in beneficial weather!
📊 Growth Time Calculations
Weather bonuses stack with equipment bonuses. Here's the math:
5 min ÷ (1 + 0.50 + 0.60) = 5 ÷ 2.10 = 2.38 minutes!
🔄 Multi-Harvest Strategy
Some seeds can be harvested multiple times in one weather cycle:
- • Beetroot (2 min): 2 harvests per 5-min cycle in any weather
- • Wheat (2.5 min): 2 harvests in Snowy weather (1.67 min actual)
- • Cabbage (3 min): 2 harvests in Snowy with equipment (1.9 min actual)
- • Cherry (5 min): 2 harvests in Snowy with equipment (2.38 min actual)
Multi-harvest = multiple mutation chances per weather cycle!
📈 Weather Frequency Analysis
Based on 100+ hours of gameplay data, here's how often each weather appears:
Per Hour Frequency
Expected Wait Times
Key Insight: Snowy weather appears every 15 minutes on average. This makes it the most reliable S-tier weather for consistent farming. Starfall is rare but worth the wait!
💎 Pro Tips & Tricks
⏰ Set Timers
Use phone timer for 5-minute intervals. Never miss valuable weather cycles.
📊 Track Patterns
Weather has semi-random patterns. Track what comes after Starfall to predict better.
💰 Capital Reserve
Keep 50% capital for Starfall. Don't blow everything on Rainy weather.
🎯 Priority System
Starfall > Snowy > Thunderstorm > Everything else. Focus on top 3 only.
🔮 Weather Vane Essential
Buy Weather Vane ASAP. The 1-minute warning is game-changing for preparation.
📦 Seed Inventory
Stock 20+ of each top seed. Don't miss Starfall because you ran out of Cherry!
⚡ Quick Planting
Practice fast planting. Every second counts when weather changes.
🎮 Active vs AFK
Weather farming requires active play. If AFK, just plant long-grow seeds.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Farming Every Weather
Not all weather is worth your time. Cloudy and Windy are skip weather. Focus on S/A/B tier only. Your time and capital are limited - use them wisely!
2. Missing Starfall Weather
Starfall only appears 2-3 times per hour. Missing even one cycle costs you millions in potential profit. Use Weather Vane and set alerts!
3. Wrong Seeds for Weather
Planting cheap seeds during Starfall is a waste. Planting expensive seeds during Cloudy is also a waste. Match seed value to weather quality!
4. Not Using Weather Vane
The 1-minute warning is CRITICAL for preparation. Without it, you're always scrambling and missing opportunities. Buy it at Level 22!
5. Planting Too Late
Planting at 3:00 remaining means your crop might not finish before weather changes. Plant in first 30 seconds of new weather for maximum benefit!
6. Ignoring Growth Speed Bonuses
Snowy's +50% speed bonus is HUGE. It means 2 harvests per cycle instead of 1. That's double the mutation chances and double the profit. Don't underestimate speed bonuses!
🔧 Related Tools & Guides
🌦️ Live Weather Tracker
See current weather and countdown timer
🧬 Mutation Guide
Learn which mutations each weather triggers
🧮 Mutation Calculator
Calculate profits with weather bonuses
🔧 Equipment Guide
Get Weather Vane for weather prediction
📊 Seed Tier List
Best seeds for each weather type
💰 Money Making Guide
Weather-based profit strategies