Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked questions about WeatherXu, billing and account management.

General

WeatherXu provides a powerful and developer-friendly REST API that delivers accurate real-time weather data, historical weather information, and weather forecasts worldwide. Our service offers comprehensive meteorological data including temperature, precipitation, wind conditions, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and more. Whether you're a small startup or large enterprise, we have scalable plans to meet your weather data needs.


Data & Sources

We aggregate data from multiple reliable sources including weather stations, satellites, radar systems, and official meteorological organizations worldwide. Our sophisticated algorithms process and validate this data to ensure maximum accuracy. We maintain strict quality control measures and regularly cross-reference our data with ground-truth measurements.

  • Current weather conditions are updated every 5-10 minutes
  • Short-term forecasts are updated hourly
  • Extended forecasts are updated every 6 hours
  • Historical data is permanently archived and available instantly
  • Severe weather alerts are pushed in real-time

API Access & Features

Simply sign up and verify your email to receive your unique API key. You can manage your API keys through our dashboard and rotate them anytime for security purposes. Our free tier lets you start immediately with no credit card required.

Each call to our API endpoints counts as one request. This includes retrieving current conditions, forecasts, or historical data. Multiple data points within a single call still count as one request.

Yes, all API connections are encrypted using bank-grade 256-bit SSL encryption. We also provide API key authentication and optional IP whitelisting for additional security.

You'll receive email notifications at 75%, 90%, and 100% of your monthly limit. Paid plans include a 20% buffer beyond your limit with no service degradation. After exceeding 120% of your limit, API access will be temporarily disabled until the next billing cycle. No additional charges are incurred for overages.


Plans, Pricing & Payment

Free plans include:

  • Basic weather data (temperature, conditions, simple forecasts)
  • Limited request volume
  • Standard refresh rates
  • Community support

Paid plans include:

  • Advanced weather data (precipitation radar, severe weather alerts, minute-by-minute forecasts)
  • Higher request volumes
  • Faster refresh rates
  • Priority support
  • Historical data access
  • No attribution requirement

Free plan usage for commercial purposes requires attribution to weatherxu.com. Paid plans have no attribution requirements.

You can easily upgrade or downgrade your plan through our dashboard at any time. Changes take effect immediately, and we provide prorated billing for upgrades.

Questions unanswered?

If you have any further questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.

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