Weather & Time System
Weather & Time System - This script is a standalone solution that doesn't require any external frameworks. Compatible with ESX framework for FiveM servers.
Weather & Time System - Complete Environmental Control for FiveM
Take full command of your FiveM server's atmosphere with the Weather & Time System, a comprehensive environmental management solution that gives administrators complete control over weather patterns, time progression, seasonal cycles, day/night duration, and synchronized environmental conditions across all players. This powerful system transforms server atmosphere from static default conditions into dynamic, customizable environments that enhance roleplay scenarios, support special events, and create immersive seasonal experiences.
Whether you're setting specific weather for a nighttime heist event, creating realistic seasonal transitions, controlling time progression for time-sensitive roleplay, or simply wanting your server to have permanent golden-hour lighting for screenshots, this system provides the administrative tools and automation features to manage every environmental aspect of your FiveM world.
Comprehensive Weather Control
- Manual Weather Selection - Instantly set specific weather conditions: clear, cloudy, overcast, rainy, thunderstorms, foggy, snowy, or any GTA V weather type through simple admin commands
- Dynamic Weather Patterns - Enable automatic weather progression that transitions naturally between conditions, creating realistic weather changes without manual intervention
- Seasonal Weather Systems - Configure season-appropriate weather probabilities (more rain in spring, snow in winter, clear skies in summer) for authentic yearly cycles
- Weather Transition Speed - Control how quickly weather changes occur, from instant snaps for events to gradual 10-minute transitions for realism
- Weather Persistence - Maintain weather conditions across server restarts or reset to defaults, depending on preference
- Region-Based Weather - Advanced systems support different weather in different map areas (snow in mountains, rain in valleys) for geographic realism
- Storm Intensity Control - Adjust severity of rain, thunder frequency, wind strength, and fog density for precise atmospheric control
Advanced Time Management
- Time Progression Control - Set how fast in-game time moves: real-time (1:1), accelerated (2x, 5x, 10x), frozen at specific hour, or custom ratios
- Specific Time Setting - Instantly jump to any hour of day (6:00 AM sunrise, 12:00 noon, 20:00 golden hour, 00:00 midnight) for events or scenarios
- Freeze Time Feature - Lock time at specific hour indefinitelyâperfect for maintaining consistent lighting during events or creating permanent sunset servers
- Day/Night Cycle Customization - Adjust length of days versus nights (longer days for visibility, extended nights for criminal roleplay atmosphere)
- Synchronized Timing - Ensure all players see identical time regardless of when they joined, maintaining consistency for time-based roleplay
- Automated Schedules - Program time changes to occur automatically (slow time during peak hours, speed up during low population periods)
Seasonal & Calendar Systems
- Four Season Cycles - Implement spring, summer, fall, and winter with appropriate weather probabilities, temperature ranges, and environmental theming
- Holiday Weather Events - Automatically trigger snow for Christmas periods, rain for spring events, or clear skies for summer festivals
- Long-Term Progression - Track server calendar with seasons changing over weeks or months of real time for persistent world feeling
- Event-Triggered Changes - Script-triggered weather/time changes tied to server events, missions, or story progressions
Administrative Control Features
- Admin Commands - Simple slash commands for staff to override weather and time: /weather [type], /time [hour], /freezetime, /normalweather
- Permission Levels - Restrict environmental controls to specific admin ranks, preventing abuse while allowing event coordinators necessary access
- Web Panel Integration - Advanced systems include web dashboard for remote weather/time control without joining server
- Player Voting - Optional feature allowing players to vote on weather changes during specific periods
- Scheduled Override - Pre-program weather and time settings for upcoming events that activate automatically at scheduled times
- Quick Presets - Save favorite weather/time combinations as one-command presets (Sunset Race: clear + 19:30, Night Heist: clear + 23:00)
Perfect Use Cases
- Event Atmosphere Control - Set dramatic thunderstorms for intense police chases, clear weather for car shows, foggy conditions for horror events
- Roleplay Time Management - Slow time during peak hours so players experience full day/night cycle during their session
- Screenshot & Content Creation - Freeze time at golden hour (19:00-20:00) for beautiful lighting in promotional screenshots and videos
- Seasonal Roleplay - Create authentic seasonal experiences with summer beach parties, autumn harvest festivals, winter holidays with snow
- Realistic Immersion - Automated weather patterns that change naturally enhance realism without requiring constant admin intervention
- Fair Gameplay Conditions - Ensure all players experience same visibility and conditions during competitive events like races
- Atmospheric Storytelling - Match weather to narrative moments (funeral scenes in rain, celebrations in sunshine, mystery investigations in fog)
Synchronization & Technical Features
- Client Synchronization - All players see identical weather and time regardless of join timing or client settings, preventing desync issues
- Minimal Performance Impact - Efficient code ensures environmental control doesn't affect server performance or client FPS
- Persistent State - Weather and time state saved through restarts if configured, maintaining consistency across server downtime
- Conflict Prevention - Overrides other weather/time scripts to prevent conflicts and ensure single source of environmental truth
Installation & Configuration
- Extract Weather & Time System files to your server resources folder
- Configure default settings in config file: auto weather enabled/disabled, time progression rate, seasonal system activation
- Set admin permissions for weather/time commands based on your staff ranks
- Customize weather probabilities for each season if using seasonal system
- Add resource to server.cfg:
ensure weather-time-system - Restart server and verify synchronization across multiple connected clients
- Test admin commands and automated features to ensure proper functionality
Framework Compatibility
- â ESX - Integrates with ESX admin systems for permission-based command access
- â QBCore - QB-Core compatible with admin permission integration
- â QBOX - Full QBOX framework support
- â Standalone - Works completely independently without framework requirements, using permission-based access
What Makes This Weather & Time System Essential
Environmental control is fundamental to server atmosphere and roleplay quality. Default FiveM weather and time create inconsistent player experiencesâsome see rain while others see sun, time progresses differently, and atmospheric control is impossible. This system solves these problems by ensuring synchronized environmental conditions that administrators can shape to match server needs.
For event organizers, the ability to set specific conditions is invaluable. A nighttime street race requires darkness and clear visibilityânot random thunderstorms or bright midday sun. A beach party event works best with sunny weather and afternoon lighting. Horror events benefit from fog and darkness. This system ensures environmental conditions enhance rather than detract from planned activities.
The time control features solve the common issue where players in different timezones miss daytime or nighttime experiences. By slowing time progression during peak hours, you ensure players experience full day/night cycles during their sessions. Alternatively, freezing time at golden hour creates consistently beautiful lighting for roleplay and photography.
Seasonal systems add long-term depth to server worlds. Players experience spring rains, summer sunshine, autumn transitions, and winter snow over time, creating sense of living world that evolves. Combined with holiday-specific weather, this creates memorable seasonal experiences that bring players back for special periods.
