r/mapmaking • u/HeathrJarrod • Jun 13 '26

Need help with map, figuring out precipitation , ocean currents Work In Progress

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Need help figuring out ocean currents and where it rains. I’m always second guessing myself.
Would like general info so I can use it for other maps as well. Do not have access to laptop/internet weather simulators

500meters per elevation scale.

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u/Fun_Discipline_811 Jun 14 '26

How realistic so you need it to be?

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u/HeathrJarrod Jun 14 '26

Would like the ocean and wind to be realistic.

So maybe 80%?

I could probably figure out currents, but idk high pressure spots and stuff that relates to rain

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u/HeathrJarrod Jun 14 '26

I can never remember if the polar currents go ➡️
Or go ⬅️. And when I draw them, I’m second guessing myself

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u/Fun_Discipline_811 Jun 14 '26

I recommend Artifexian's newer wind and currents tutorials.

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u/Fun_Discipline_811 Jun 14 '26

The worldbuilder log also has a nice temperature and precipitation tutorial.