Supporting Weather Innovation
Free plan weather data access for open source developers and students. Build the next generation of weather applications.
✓ Free API Access
✓ Full Documentation
Our Programs
Choose the program that fits your needs
Open Source Program
Renewable AccessCreate open source tools and applications powered by our weather data.
What's Included:
- ✓ Premium API access
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ Project promotion
- ✓ Developer community
Perfect For:
- • Weather libraries
- • Data tools
- • Climate applications
- • Community projects
Student Program
6 Month AccessBuild innovative weather projects for your coursework, research, or portfolio.
What's Included:
- ✓ Full API access
- ✓ Historical weather data
- ✓ Forecast endpoints
- ✓ Technical support
Perfect For:
- • Course projects
- • Research work
- • Portfolio building
- • Hackathons
Simple to Integrate
Get started with just a few lines of code. Our well-documented API makes weather data integration straightforward.
# Install the requests library import requests # Your API key from dashboard api_key = os.environ['WEATHER_API_KEY'] # Make API request response = requests.get( 'https://api.weatherxu.api/v1/weather', params={ 'lat': '34.0522', 'lon': '-118.2437', 'api_key': api_key } ) data = response.json()['data'] current = data['currently'] print(f"Temperature: {current['temperature']}°C") print(f"Feels like: {current['apparentTemperature']}°C") print(f"Humidity: {current['humidity']}%") print(f"Wind speed: {current['windSpeed']} m/s")
Program Benefits
Paid Features
- ✓ Premium API access
- ✓ Historical data
- ✓ Forecast data
Developer Tools
- ✓ API documentation
- ✓ Code examples
- ✓ Integration guides
Community Support
- ✓ Technical support
- ✓ Project showcases
- ✓ Regular updates
How to Apply
Simple application process for both programs
Requirements
Open Source Program
- ✓ Public repository
- ✓ Open source license
- ✓ Project details
Student Program
- ✓ Valid student status
- ✓ Academic email
- ✓ Project description
Application Steps
- Create a WeatherXu account
- Start Application
- Get approved within 48 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications are typically reviewed within 48 hours. Once approved, you'll receive immediate access to your API credentials.
Students can renew their access while still enrolled. Open source projects can continue as long as they remain active and maintain open source status.
These programs are for non-commercial use only. For commercial projects, please check our regular pricing plans.
Both programs include technical support and documentation access. Open source projects also receive priority support for integration questions.
Yes! We offer comprehensive support for hackathons including API credits, technical mentorship, and promotional materials. Contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities for your event.
Yes, all projects must include the text "Powered by WeatherXu" on screens displaying our weather data. Please link to weatherxu.com where possible and include attribution in your project documentation.
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