Oikolab

API

Global historical & forecast weather data from NOAA and ECMWF

Overview

Oikolab API offers RESTful endpoints for accessing 70+ years of global hourly historical weather data (from NOAA) and forecast data (from ECMWF). Endpoints support queries by geographic coordinates, time ranges, and weather parameters (temperature, precipitation, wind speed, etc.). Responses are in JSON format, ideal for climate research, agricultural planning, renewable energy forecasting, and urban development projects requiring long-term or real-time weather insights.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
70+ years historical data
Global coverage
ECMWF forecasts
NOAA data integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Oikolab free to use?

Yes, it offers a freemium model with a free tier (limited requests/parameters) and paid plans for expanded access.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, API key authentication is mandatory for all requests to Oikolab endpoints.

? What is the response format?

Responses are returned in JSON format, suitable for easy parsing and integration into applications or data workflows.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Weather

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extensive historical dataset
⊕ Trusted sources (NOAA, ECMWF)
⊕ Hourly granularity
⊕ Global reach

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key
⊖ Limited parameters in basic plans
⊖ No SLA for free users