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RainViewer

Radar data collected from different websites across the Internet.

RainViewer API is a free Weather API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Weather
Visit documentation ↗www.rainviewer.com

About RainViewer

Learn how to use the RainViewer API to access weather radar data for personal and educational use.

Provider
RainViewer
Website
rainviewer.com ↗

Details from rainviewer.com.

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RainViewer API FAQ

Who provides the RainViewer API?

The RainViewer API is provided by RainViewer (rainviewer.com). Learn how to use the RainViewer API to access weather radar data for personal and educational use.

Is the RainViewer API free?

Yes. The RainViewer 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 RainViewer API require an API key?

No. The RainViewer API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the RainViewer API from the browser?

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

Does the RainViewer API support HTTPS?

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