APIXU

API

Comprehensive weather data API for global locations

Overview

APIXU offers RESTful endpoints delivering current weather conditions, 7-day detailed forecasts, historical weather data (up to 10 years back), and weather alerts for thousands of global locations. Responses are structured in JSON, containing metrics like temperature (C/F), humidity, wind direction/speed, precipitation levels, atmospheric pressure, and UV index. Use cases include building weather applications, integrating weather insights into travel booking platforms, agricultural planning tools, location-based services, and website widgets needing real-time or historical weather information.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.apixu.com/doc/request.aspx')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON responses
Global coverage
Current/forecast/historical data
Weather alerts

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is APIXU free to use?

Yes, APIXU offers a free tier with limited monthly requests; paid plans are available for higher usage and advanced features like extended historical data.

? Does APIXU require an API key?

Yes, you need to sign up for an API key to access any of APIXU's endpoints, including the free tier.

? What is the response format for APIXU?

APIXU returns all weather data in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Weather

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy-to-integrate endpoints
⊕ Detailed weather metrics
⊕ Flexible pricing tiers
⊕ Extensive historical data access

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key for all access
⊖ Advanced features locked behind paid plans