Dr. Daniel Swain
Climate scientist-communicator focused on extreme events like floods, droughts, & wildfires on a warming planet.
97,883
Followers
3,140
Following
36,986
Tweets
149.1
Avg Engagement
2,308
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Weather_West'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:2013-11-11
- Verification:No
- Location:Boulder, CO
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,246
- Avg Likes per Tweet:54.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:94.7
- Followers Analyzed:9,994
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsWeather_West's tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest in their climate-related content. Their use of hashtags and visual media enhances engagement and reach.
54.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
94.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
176,648
Total Likes
307,462
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
14
Median Retweets
107
75th Percentile
33,905
Top Tweet
1.52
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
6.7%
Original
45.0%
Replies
41.1%
Retweets
7.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.7%
With Media
55.5%
With Links
44.7%
With #Tags
81.6%
With @Mentions
5.3%
With Emojis
226
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
6.74
Reply/Original Ratio
0.18
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
80.3%
Weekday Posts
19.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 1,333 retweets (41% 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 3,246 tweetsEngagement 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 9,994 followersTheir audience is primarily interested in climate science and extreme weather, with a focus on regions prone to such events. They engage with a mix of general audiences and climate-conscious individuals.
Average
Audience Quality
21.6%
Suspicion Index
28.4%
Low-Quality %
57
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
42.1%
Empty Bio
22.1%
<10 Tweets
12.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
40.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
82.3%
No URL
14.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
16,726,742
Total Potential Reach
57
Median Follower Reach
267
75th Percentile Reach
9.4%
>1K followers
1.1%
>10K followers
0.4%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
60.0%
Creators
6,000 accounts
17.9%
Consumers
1,785 accounts
22.1%
Dormant
2,209 accounts
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):
181
Verified Followers
1.81% of total
1,275
Protected Accounts
12.75% of total
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Nashgrier | 6,095,637 | Influencer | Family, Comedy, Lifestyle |
| @LeBronJames | 979,328 | - | - |
| @THE_THEO_FORD | 472,806 | - | - |
| @Scobleizer | 457,586 | Music Producer | Music, Metaverse, Dolby Atmos |
| @davemorin | 395,653 | Entrepreneur | Tech, Entrepreneurship, Innovation |
| @darcydonavan | 240,828 | Actress | Acting, Music, Producing |
| @sgblank | 236,658 | Entrepreneurship | Customer Development, Teaching, History |
| @ryanhallyall | 197,320 | - | - |
| @MikeIsaac | 192,107 | Tech Reporter | Tech, Reporter, Email |
| @GunnerGale | 189,526 | Producer | Zombies, Sci-fi, Soccer |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,787
Followers With Bio
4,213
Followers Without Bio
57.87%
% With Bio
42.13%
% 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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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,246 analyzed68,691
Combined Engagement
6,365
Total Likes
62,326
Total Retweets
13,738
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @WxBrenn: I've been capturing video from this webcam in Fort Myers all day and I've put it into a Timelapse. Check out the storm surge rushing in! Crazy. #Ian #flwx https://t.co/lj7a1wThga
RT @JaneLytv: After over half a decade of debunking this hoax every time there was a flood or hurricane, I can't believe I'm looking at an honest-to-god street shark. Good to finally meet you, pal. https://t.co/hwMWX4Peqo
RT @WxNB_: Newly available Maxar satellite imagery shows several hundred meters long surface rupture with horizontal displacements up to 4m near Nurdağı, Gaziantep province, Turkey. https://t.co/3JVZTTHrk1
Just kind of obsessing over the amazing and perfectly-framed satellite imagery today of the inbound California storm. This is a *textbook* mid-latitude cyclone, with well-defined warm and cold fronts, and it's even developing an eye-like feature near its center. #CAwx https://t.c
RT @TheAstroNick: I have flown storms for the last six years. This flight to Hurricane #Ian on Kermit (#NOAA42) was the worst I’ve ever been on. I’ve never seen so much lightning in an eye. This was the eye. You can see the curvature. Understand this is at NIGHT. The light is f
Key Insights & Takeaways
They emphasize the importance of satellite imagery in understanding climate events Their content often highlights specific regions like California and the West They blend scientific communication with real-time weather updates
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 97,883
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @Weather_West reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 97,883 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 149.1 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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