AccuWeather
APIGlobal weather and forecast data API with real-time updates
Overview
AccuWeather API provides RESTful access to comprehensive weather data including current conditions, hourly forecasts, 5-day/15-day forecasts, severe weather alerts, and historical weather records. Responses are in JSON format. Key endpoints include /currentconditions/v1/ for real-time weather, /forecasts/v1/daily/5day/ for short-term forecasts, and /alerts/v1/ for severe weather notifications. Use cases include integrating into mobile apps, travel platforms for trip planning, agricultural tools for crop management, IoT devices for smart home automation, and event planning systems to adjust schedules based on weather predictions.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://developer.accuweather.com/apis')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON responses
- Global coverage (200k+ locations)
- Real-time weather conditions
- Hourly/daily/15-day forecasts
- Severe weather alerts
- Historical weather data
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is AccuWeather free to use?
Yes, AccuWeather offers a free tier with limited requests (up to 50 calls/day) for non-commercial use; paid tiers are available for higher usage and advanced features like 15-day forecasts.
? Does it require an API Key?
Yes, all requests to the AccuWeather API require an API key, which can be obtained by registering on the developer portal.
? What is the response format?
The AccuWeather API returns responses in JSON format for all endpoints, ensuring easy parsing and integration into applications.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Highly accurate weather data
- ⊕ Wide global coverage
- ⊕ Multiple forecast timeframes
- ⊕ Detailed severe weather alerts
- ⊕ Well-documented developer resources
- ⊕ Scalable paid plans for enterprise use
Cons
- ⊖ Free tier has strict rate limits (50 calls/day)
- ⊖ Requires API key authentication
- ⊖ Advanced features locked behind paid tiers
- ⊖ Higher pricing for enterprise-scale usage