A weather API is an essential business tool. Accurate and actionable weather forecast is business critical in industries like hospitality, transportation, shipping, insurance, public-safety, agriculture, to name a few.
Let me drive home that point with an example. As per a McKinsey report a storm causes, on an average $1.4B damage to a utility company over a period of 20 years. Actionable weather forecasts can help businesses better prepare for adverse weather events.
With Dark Sky API shutting down developers are looking for alternatives. So without further ado let me present the top 5 weather apis for 2020.
Open Weather Map API - The OpenWeatherMap API was established in 2014 by a group of engineers and experts in big data, data processing, and satellite imagery processing. The API returns current weather, historical weather data, and forecast details. It collects data from more than 40,000 locations around the world, allowing you to get accurate weather information about any place you want.
Weather 2020 API - This API was developed by Gary Lezak, a famed meteorologist. To enhance its accuracy, the API uses the powerful long range weather model technology known as the LRC.
WeatherBit API - This API gives you access to lightning-fast data to meet all your needs for up-to-date weather information. With the API, you can get accurate historical, current, and forecast weather data about any location around the world.
AccuWeather API - The AccuWeather API provides accurate weather data about any location on Earth. With the API, you can get minute-by-minute forecasts with engaging video presentations that can be deployed to a wide range of platforms.
Weather API - The Weather API gives you access to lightning-fast data to meet all your needs for up-to-date weather information. With the API, you can get accurate historical, current, and forecast weather data about any location around the world.
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Good list but you missed out Ambee's weather API: getambee.com/api/weather