ColorfulClouds

API

Real-time weather data & forecast API with detailed meteorological insights

Overview

ColorfulClouds Weather API provides real-time weather conditions (temperature, humidity, wind), hourly/daily forecasts (up to 7 days), air quality indices, precipitation probability, and cloud cover details. It uses JSON for responses, supporting RESTful endpoints like current weather, short-term forecasts, and air quality data. Ideal for weather apps, smart home integrations, travel planning tools, agricultural monitoring systems, and outdoor activity scheduling platforms needing reliable meteorological data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Real-time weather data
Hourly/daily forecasts (7 days)
Air quality indices
Precipitation alerts
Global coverage support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is ColorfulClouds Weather API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with basic access to real-time weather and short-term forecasts; paid plans unlock extended data, higher rate limits, and advanced features like historical data.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register on the official website to obtain an API key for authenticating requests.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, which is lightweight and easy to integrate into web or mobile applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Weather

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive weather metrics
⊕ Easy-to-parse JSON responses
⊕ Reliable real-time updates
⊕ Includes air quality & precipitation data
⊕ Multi-region coverage

Cons

⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Limited historical data in basic plans
⊖ Some regional data may be less granular
⊖ Requires API key authentication