Philip Klotzbach

Philip Klotzbach

@philklotzbach

Meteorologist at CSU specializing in Atlantic basin seasonal hurricane forecasts. Avid runner, cyclist and hiker. Appalachian Trail thru-hiker in 2002.

Colorado https://tropical.colostate.edu/ Joined 2009-07-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

61,890

Followers

1,196

Following

12,297

Tweets

144.7

Avg Engagement

1,863

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @philklotzbach's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-07-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Colorado

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,205
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:102.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:42.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,205 tweets

His tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, showing strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests that his content is both informative and timely.

102.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

42.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

328,821

Total Likes

134,840

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

68

Median Likes

22

Median Retweets

192

75th Percentile

3,409

Top Tweet

2.34

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

70.9%

Original

27.6%

Replies

1.0%

Retweets

0.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

78.0%

With Links

69.6%

With #Tags

20.7%

With @Mentions

0.1%

With Emojis

206

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.39

Reply/Original Ratio

0.5

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

82.9%

Weekday Posts

17.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#hurricane (1727) #hurricanes (226) #hurricanedorian (146) #elnino (100) #laura (86) #typhoon (51) #isaias (51) #sunrise (50) #eta (50) #sam (49)

Most Mentioned

@coloradostateu (73) @ericblake12 (56) @andyhazelton (43) @mjventrice (37) @tarcweather (33) @iiiorg (29) @carl_schreck (22) @philklotzbach (20) @theweatherboy (18) @ironshoreinc (17)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,205 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,272 (71%)
Replies 885 (28%)
Retweets 32 (1%)
Quote Tweets 16 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 32 retweets (1% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,205 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

His audience includes weather enthusiasts, students, and professionals interested in meteorology and hurricane tracking. The content is also appealing to general audiences looking for updates on severe weather events.

Average

Audience Quality

26.0%

Suspicion Index

29.2%

Low-Quality %

56

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

43.2%

Empty Bio

22.9%

<10 Tweets

20.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

52.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.7%

No URL

15.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

25,818,286

Total Potential Reach

56

Median Follower Reach

248

75th Percentile Reach

7.9%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

58.1%

Creators

5,810 accounts

19.0%

Consumers

1,904 accounts

22.9%

Dormant

2,286 accounts

170

Verified Followers

1.7% of total

7.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Florida, USA (148) United States (115) Florida (41) Miami, FL (40) Washington, DC (36) Tampa, FL (36) Orlando, FL (33) New York, NY (29) USA (25) New York, USA (24)

170

Verified Followers

1.7% of total

1,247

Protected Accounts

12.47% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,075,991 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@jdickerson 1,906,515 Journalist News, Politics, Journalism
@NOH8Campaign 799,276 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@perpetuok 507,192 Artist Democracy, Freedom, Animals
@GeoRebekah 411,436 Scientist Nat hazards, climate, COVID19
@MaggieHeroDog 403,850 Service Dog Golf, Music, Service Dogs
@StephenCaggiano 341,985 Content Creator Content creation, Access, Resource for creators
@davenewworld_2 289,138 Reporter Racism, Reporting, Media
@Laurie_Garrett 246,484 Journalist Global health, Journalism, Author
@parytaim 237,255 Event Planner Music, Comedy, Events

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

weather (331) love (255) life (230) lover (153) mom (148) meteorologist (139) sports (120) climate (120) husband (118) news (113)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#maga (16) #blm (15) #resist (12) #1 (9) #weather (9) #2a (9) #climatechange (8) #wxtwitter (8) #florida (7) #blacklivesmatter (7)

5,679

Followers With Bio

4,321

Followers Without Bio

56.79%

% With Bio

43.21%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,205 analyzed

11,675

Combined Engagement

7,682

Total Likes

3,993

Total Retweets

2,335

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

100%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Meteorology Hurricane Forecasting Weather Patterns Historical Weather Data Public Engagement
Philip Klotzbach
@philklotzbach

The Atlantic currently has three named storms (#Dorian, #Fernand and #Gabrielle). This is the 4th year in a row that we have had 3+ named storms simultaneously at some point during the #hurricane season. During 2013-2015, there were 0 occurrences of 3+ storms simultaneously. ht

2019-09-04
Retweets: 1,268 Likes: 2,141 Engagement: 3,409
Philip Klotzbach
@philklotzbach

#Laura has rapidly intensified &amp; now forecast to reach Category 4 #hurricane intensity. Since 1950, there have been 7 August Category 4+ hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico: Camille (1969), Allen (1980), Andrew (1992), Bret (1999), Charley (2004), Katrina (2005), Harvey (2017)

2020-08-26
Retweets: 932 Likes: 1,496 Engagement: 2,428
Philip Klotzbach
@philklotzbach

For the first time since 1941, the Atlantic has had no named storm (e.g., tropical storm or #hurricane) activity from July 3rd-August 30th. https://t.co/9taf4ShfvV

2022-08-30
Retweets: 633 Likes: 1,730 Engagement: 2,363
Philip Klotzbach
@philklotzbach

#Laura continues to strengthen and is now a Category 4 #hurricane with max winds of 140 mph. Laura is now the strongest August hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since Katrina (2005). #HurricaneLaura https://t.co/U9uR7SUcMn

2020-08-26
Retweets: 707 Likes: 1,124 Engagement: 1,831
Philip Klotzbach
@philklotzbach

#Bret has formed in the central tropical Atlantic - the farthest east that a tropical storm has formed in the tropical Atlantic (south of 23.5°N) this early in the calendar year on record. https://t.co/tx43WbHh8V

2023-06-19
Retweets: 453 Likes: 1,191 Engagement: 1,644

Key Insights & Takeaways

Philklotzbach frequently highlights current hurricane activity and its historical context. He provides data-driven insights on seasonal trends and storm intensification. His tweets often reference past events to draw comparisons and emphasize patterns.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 61,890
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @philklotzbach reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 61,890 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 144.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025