Meteorologisk Institutt
APIFree weather and climate data API from Norway's national meteorological service
Overview
The Meteorologisk Institutt API provides RESTful access to reliable weather and climate data from Norway’s official meteorological institute. Key endpoints include locationforecast (7-day global forecasts), nowcast (short-term minute-by-minute updates for Norway), and historical climate datasets. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building weather applications, integrating real-time weather info into outdoor activity platforms, supporting agricultural planning with climate trends, and enabling academic research on regional climate patterns. It offers coordinate-based geospatial data for precise location-specific insights.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://api.met.no/weatherapi/documentation')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON response format
- Geospatial weather data
- Historical climate records
- No API key required (User-Agent header needed)
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Meteorologisk Institutt API free to use?
Yes, it is free for both non-commercial and commercial use, though commercial users should review the terms of service for any restrictions.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, but you must include a valid User-Agent header in all requests with your contact information (e.g., app name or email) to identify your usage.
? What is the response format?
Responses are primarily in JSON, which is widely supported and easy to integrate into most applications.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free for all use cases
- ⊕ Reliable national meteorological data
- ⊕ Multiple endpoints (forecast, climate)
- ⊕ Comprehensive documentation
Cons
- ⊖ Rate limits for high-volume usage
- ⊖ Some endpoints limited to Nordic regions
- ⊖ No official SLA for uptime