Show HN: Weather API for non-commercial use (open-meteo.com)

Article summary

The article presents Open-Meteo, a weather API for non-commercial use, providing high-resolution weather models with up to 16 days forecast. The API combines data from multiple national weather services and offers features like historical weather data and ensemble models. The API is designed to be easy to use, even for non-data scientists, and provides standard WGS84 coordinates. The creator of Open-Meteo is open to feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Main themes

• weather API
• non-commercial use
• high-resolution weather models
• ensemble models
• historical weather data
• temperature units
• fire weather metrics
• IP location services
• API design and usability

What commenters say

• The Open-Meteo API is a valuable resource for non-commercial use, providing high-quality weather data and features like historical weather and ensemble models.
• Some users find the API to be missing certain features, such as precipitation probability and sunrise/sunset times.
• The use of Fahrenheit versus Celsius is a matter of personal preference, with some arguing that Fahrenheit provides a more human-scaled temperature range.
• The accuracy and reliability of weather APIs can vary, and some users prefer certain APIs over others for specific use cases.
• The inclusion of fire weather metrics in the API could be useful for certain applications, such as bushfire modeling.
• The use of IP location services can be impressive, but may not always work correctly, especially with VPNs.
• Some users appreciate the simplicity and usability of the Open-Meteo API and related apps, while others find certain features or design choices to be lacking.