apilayer weatherstack

API

Real-time & historical global weather data API

Overview

The apilayer weatherstack API provides RESTful access to real-time, historical (30+ years), and 14-day forecast weather data across 200k+ global locations. Core endpoints include /current (live conditions: temp, humidity, wind), /historical (past weather by date), /forecast (upcoming trends), and /location (search tool). Responses are JSON-formatted. Ideal for weather apps, travel platforms, logistics optimization, event planning, and IoT devices needing weather insights.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://weatherstack.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Real-Time Weather Data
30+ Years Historical Weather
14-Day Forecast
Global Coverage (200k+ Locations)
Location Search Endpoint
HTTPS Encrypted

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is apilayer weatherstack free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with 1000 monthly requests, access to real-time weather data, and basic location search. Paid plans unlock higher limits, historical data, forecasts, and priority support.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to sign up for a free account to get an API key, which is required to authenticate all requests to the API.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the apilayer weatherstack API are in JSON format, which is lightweight and easy to parse for most programming languages.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Weather

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy Integration with Detailed Docs
⊕ Comprehensive Data Sets (Current/Historical/Forecast)
⊕ High Uptime & Reliability
⊕ Flexible Freemium Pricing Tiers
⊕ Supports Location Autocomplete

Cons

⊖ Free Tier Has 1000 Monthly Request Limit
⊖ Advanced Historical Data Requires Paid Plans
⊖ No XML Response Format Option