OpenWeatherMapi

OpenWeatherMap API is a service that provides weather data from around the world. It offers a wide range of meteorological information, including current weather conditions, forecasts, and historical data. Developers can integrate this API into their applications to display weather information to users, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation. The service is widely used by businesses, researchers, and individuals for various purposes, from creating weather apps to performing climate analysis.

The API provides access to data for over 200,000 cities globally. It supports various data formats, commonly JSON, which makes it easy to parse and use in different programming languages. OpenWeatherMap offers different subscription tiers, including a free tier for non-commercial use with certain limitations on the number of API calls. Paid tiers provide higher limits and additional features, catering to businesses with greater demands.

Key features accessible through the OpenWeatherMap API include current weather data, five-day weather forecasts with three-hour intervals, historical weather data, weather alerts, and UV index information. The accuracy and granularity of the data depend on the specific API endpoint and the geographical location. The service aims to make weather data readily available and accessible for a broad spectrum of applications.