OpenWeatherMap FAQs

Question 1

How do I start using the OpenWeatherMap API?

Accepted Answer

To get started, sign up for an account at openweathermap.org to obtain your API key. This key should be configured as the `OPENWEATHERMAP_API_KEY` environment variable for authenticating your requests.

Question 2

Does OpenWeatherMap support different units of measurement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports multiple units of measurement including metric (Celsius, meter/sec), imperial (Fahrenheit, miles/hour), and standard (Kelvin, meter/sec) which can be specified in your API requests.

Question 3

Is there a free tier available for OpenWeatherMap API access?

Accepted Answer

Yes, OpenWeatherMap offers a free tier that includes 1,000 API calls per day and 60 calls per minute, providing access to current weather, 5-day forecasts, and basic air pollution data.

Question 4

What is OpenWeatherMap used for?

Accepted Answer

OpenWeatherMap is an API tool designed to access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, detailed forecasts, severe alerts, air quality, and historical information for over 200,000 cities globally.

Question 5

What types of weather data can I retrieve?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve real-time current weather conditions, 5-day and hourly forecasts, severe weather warnings, detailed air quality index (AQI) and pollutant measurements, historical weather data, and current UV index levels.

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