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OpenWeatherMap

Weather.

OpenWeatherMap API is a free Weather API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Weather
Visit documentation ↗openweathermap.org

About openweathermap.org

Explore OpenWeather's vast range of weather APIs including the versatile One Call API 4.0. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, our APIs offer current weather, minute-by-minute forecasts, historical data archives, and future predictions. Access weather data starting from 01-01-1979, global w…

Provider
openweathermap.org
Website
openweathermap.org ↗

Details from openweathermap.org.

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OpenUV

Real-time UV Index Forecast

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
Pirate Weather logo

Pirate Weather

Free weather API with forecast data similar to Dark Sky

No authHTTPSCORS
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openSenseMap

Data from Personal Weather Stations called senseBoxes

No authHTTPSCORS
QWeather logo

QWeather

Location-based weather data

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
Open-Meteo Ensemble logo

Open-Meteo Ensemble

Weather ensemble forecasts from multiple models

No authHTTPSCORS
Rainbow Weather logo

Rainbow Weather

Global real-time nowcasting API powered by radar + satellite fusion

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?

OpenWeatherMap API FAQ

Is the OpenWeatherMap API free?

Yes. The OpenWeatherMap API is listed in the Weather category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the OpenWeatherMap API require an API key?

Yes. The OpenWeatherMap API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the OpenWeatherMap API from the browser?

CORS support for the OpenWeatherMap API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the OpenWeatherMap API support HTTPS?

Yes. The OpenWeatherMap API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.