Bad weather can slow home Internet, not by Wi-Fi but through external factors like damaged lines and increased usage.
Weather impacts external Internet lines
Rain, wind, and thunderstorms can affect home Internet connectivity, but not through direct interference with Wi-Fi signals inside the home. The main issue comes from external factors that influence the connection between the home and the Internet service provider.Internal wireless network remains unaffected
The transmission from the router is not affected by external weather conditions, as radio waves are protected within the home by the roof and windows. This means that the internal wireless network continues to function normally regardless of the weather outside.External line conditions can be stressed
However, the condition of the external line can be stressed during bad weather, leading to a drop in throughput. This can occur due to factors such as aerial cables shaken by wind, humidity infiltrating fiber cabinets, or micro-electrical cuts related to thunderstorms.Increased usage during bad weather
Additionally, when it rains, people tend to stay home, leading to a surge in simultaneous connections from the neighborhood. This increase in usage can weigh on the network and servers, creating a collective bottleneck that may give the impression of a slow Wi-Fi connection.
