What is Weatherbit?
Weatherbit offers a robust weather API that delivers accurate meteorological data through advanced machine learning techniques. The platform corrects biases in forecast models, reducing forecast error by up to 50% compared to regional weather models, while consistently outperforming competitors including the US National Weather Service.
The API provides complete, gap-free historical weather observations backed by multiple data sources including station data, satellite, radar, and re-analysis products. With data availability guaranteed at 99.5% for any location and time, users can access historical weather data spanning over 20 years at timesteps as small as 15 minutes. Real-time weather intelligence features high-frequency updates, with current conditions refreshing every 5-10 minutes and severe weather alerts dispatching instantly upon issuance.
Features
- Machine Learning Powered: Reduces forecast error by up to 50% through advanced bias correction techniques
- Complete Historical Data: Provides gap-free historical weather observations with 99.5% data availability guarantee
- Rapid Updates: Current conditions refresh every 5-10 minutes with instant severe weather alert dispatch
- Hyperlocal Precision: Offers exceptional spatial resolution from sub-kilometer to 13 km grids worldwide
- Scalable Infrastructure: Hosted in multiple global data centers with >99.999% availability since 2017
Use Cases
- Integrating weather data into mobile applications
- Enhancing agricultural planning with precise weather forecasts
- Improving logistics and transportation routing with real-time weather intelligence
- Developing weather-dependent business applications
- Creating weather visualization tools and dashboards
- Supporting energy management systems with climate data
- Enhancing travel and tourism platforms with local weather information
- Building emergency response systems with severe weather alerts
FAQs
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How does the API billing work?
All services are billed automatically at the start of the plan month based on the selected subscription tier. Upgrades during a plan month result in pro-rated charges based on remaining time. -
Do you offer a trial period for paid subscription features?
Yes, a 21-day free trial is available for the Business plan without requiring credit card information. -
What happens if I exceed my plan's quotas?
The API returns HTTP 429 errors until rate quotas reset at 00:00 UTC, with per-second rate limits also enforced through the same error response. -
What forms of payment do you accept?
All major credit/debit cards through Stripe, bank transfers for annual Enterprise plans, and purchase order invoicing for Enterprise customers.
