Weather Blog

Welcome to Meteomatics' Weather Blog, your ultimate guide to understanding the dynamic world of meteorology! Join us as we explore the fascinating science behind the ever-changing weather patterns that shape our daily lives.

Weather API Insights

Discover the power of weather data with our comprehensive collection of blog articles on how to use the Weather API. From API integration to data visualization, our articles cover a range of topics to help you build smarter weather applications for your business or personal projects.

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What Is a Weather API?
11/13/2023 / An API (Application Programming Interface) provides an interface for various programming languages that allows developers and programmers to integrate the data directly into their systems in the desired format in just a few steps.
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Python Weather API
09/06/2023 / Meteomatics offers the best weather API for Python, thanks to its exceptional Python connector, available to all users for free.
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Weather Forecast API
08/17/2023 / Weather forecast APIs provide developers with the tools to integrate real-time weather data into their applications, websites and services. Discover the Meteomatics Weather Forecast API now.
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Best Weather APIs
07/13/2023 / In this article, we have thoroughly analyzed the distinctive features of multiple weather APIs and compiled a list of the top-performing options currently available in the market.
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Leading Electricity Companies Choose Meteomatics
07/10/2023 / We’re proud to share that 80% of the electricity companies with the highest power capacity in Europe have chosen the Meteomatics Weather API as their trusted source of weather data.
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Update April 2023
05/10/2023 / Discover some of the most recent updates to the Weather API.
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URL Creator
04/13/2023 / In this article you will learn all there is to know about the URL Creator from Meteomatics.
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Historical Weather Data API
04/13/2023 / Meteomatics offers access to a range of station data, radar and satellite imagery, historical forecasts and reanalyses.
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Weather API Key
03/30/2023 / Use a username and a password as your Weather API key to gain access to Meteomatics weather data.
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The Weather on a Certain Date
03/20/2023 / What was the weather on a certain date? Here we explain what kinds of historical weather data exist, where to get them from, and how Meteomatics can help you on your journey.

Tech Blog

The Meteomatics Tech Blog explores and explains the developments, news and trends surrounding data science and weather by exploring new and useful open source applications for our Weather API.

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ArcGIS Part 1
11/23/2023 / Getting Live Weather Data into ArcGIS: In this article we discuss the kinds of problems that ArcGIS can help you with, as well as how to get API data into ArcGIS and schedule regular updates so that your ArcGIS map always shows you an up-to-date forecast without the need for manual intervention.
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Flood Modelling Part 2
08/24/2022 / How to use pysheds to predict flood extents
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Flood Modelling Part 1
07/15/2022 / How to delineate river catchment areas for flood modelling using pysheds
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Google's Dialogueflow
03/07/2022 / Using Google's Dialogueflow to Create an AI Chatbot
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Comparing Weather Data Sources
01/26/2022 / How to find the most reliable API data for your usage
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Intro to Julia
12/22/2021 / A discussion of the merits of a new programming language, and a new connector to the API
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Energy Market Predictions
11/26/2021 / How to Program a Python Script for Regular Energy Weather Forecasting with Meteomatics Weather API
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An Alexa Skill
11/09/2021 / How to develop a weather data voice assistant with Python

Climate, Weather and Business

We provide all relevant weather and climate data to build up an early warning system for major weather impacts on nature, agriculture and the environment in general. This includes short-term data as well as long term climate data.

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Hurricanes Explained
09/08/2023 / Hurricanes are amongst the most violent and damaging of Earth’s natural disasters. Fortunately the mechanisms which cause them to develop are well understood, and the behavior of a hurricane over its lifetime can be well predicted by modern weather models. In this article we describe what hurricanes are and how they are formed, as well as how weather data can be used to mitigate their impact.
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Energizing America
08/05/2023 / Trusted by 80% of Europe's top electricity firms, now in America. Our Swiss-engineered platform offers forecasts & predictions tailored to solar, wind, gas & oil sectors. Optimize operations, minimize risks, and maximize yields. Experience effortless, precise, affordable solutions!
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Record-Breaking Heat in the US
07/27/2023 / As record-breaking heat scorches a large swath of the U.S., Meteomatics North America CEO, Paul Walsh, discusses the escalating health risks and economic impacts with Fox Weather. Emphasizing the "Dome of Doom" phenomenon, he underscores the urgency of proactive education and data-driven measures to help prevent disaster.
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Billion-Dollar Disasters
07/19/2023 / A study finds climate change is projected to result in a 52% surge in heavy rainfall events in the American Northeast. U.S. CEO Paul Walsh discusses the economic implications and heightened importance of dealing with what could be another billion-dollar disaster with Fox Weather.
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Hurricane Season Summer 2023
07/13/2023 / Despite El Niño, long-range forecasters at Colorado State University expect a busier Atlantic hurricane season, and now’s the time to prepare your business. Fox Weather invites Paul Walsh, CEO of Meteomatics North America, to share insights into the updated forecast.
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Wildfires Explained
06/05/2023 / In this article, we explore why wildfires occur, how climate change is affecting their impact, and how to prepare for and manage wildfires.
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How to Prepare for El Niño?
06/02/2023 / In this article we’ll explore the causes and consequences of El Niño on businesses and the economy, and discuss the possible implications for the planet during the coming event — and how to prepare for it.
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Retail Weather Analytics
04/26/2023 / 4 Ways Retailers Can Use Meteomatics Precision Weather Data and AI to Plan for Cold Weather in Spring
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Cocoa Trading
03/16/2023 / How cocoa traders can use Meteomatics' weather and climate data to gain a better understanding of its effects on cocoa production.
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Causes and Effects of Climate Change
02/07/2023 / Barbara Scherrer and Thomas Eldridge, two of our meteorologists, provide further insight on climate change in this interview.

Customer Success Stories

Our expert team of meteorologists and scientists is continuously working on the optimization, accuracy and availability of our data to deliver reliable solutions for your business. Select a customer story and get insights from our various use cases.

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Cheniere Energy
11/16/2023 / In this insightful live-streamed event, learn about the integral role of meteorology in the energy sector as experts from Meteomatics and Cheniere Energy discuss the impact of weather on energy management. Discover how accurate, data-driven forecasts are crucial for operational efficiency.
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Purecontrol
10/30/2023 / In this use case, learn how Purecontrol integrates weather data from Meteomatics to forecast the impact of precipitation on sewage networks, resulting in an expected reduction in untreated water discharges into the environment of up to 70%.
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Schweizer Hagel
07/11/2023 / In this article, you will discover how Schweizer Hagel uses Meteomatics' weather data to assess risks and determine insurance premiums while enhancing its operational efficiency.
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Home Repair Network
06/12/2023 / Home Repair Network's managers use Meteomatics’ MetX Claims tool to guarantee precise and dependable assessment of the damages to help home and property owners get back on their feet faster.
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Spottitt
06/08/2023 / Meteomatics' weather data is now integrated into Spottitt’s Climate Conditions Monitoring module. This integration provides Spottitt's clients with high-resolution weather information, enabling them to monitor rapidly changing weather and climate conditions around their critical infrastructure.
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Anglian Water
06/01/2023 / In this use case, learn how our precipitation data is helping Anglian Water analyze its storm-water regulators data and investigate its compliance with the goal of preventing events such as pollutions, leakage and water quality incidents.
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Defence Applications
02/07/2023 / Meteomatics' technology improves the accuracy of weather forecasts with in-house developed weather drones and a high-resolution European weather model, helping ensure the success of operations in the air, on land, and at sea.
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Swiss Academic Space Initiative (ARIS)
12/19/2022 / Meteomatics Supports Future Swiss Aerospace Engineers With Weather Data
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Unisphere
11/30/2022 / Meteomatics provides high-resolution weather data for Unisphere's flight management software.
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ETH Zurich
10/11/2022 / ETH Zurich’s Researchers Are Flying Meteomatics’ Weather Drones Into the Clouds

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Meteomatics Vision

With our Weather Intelligence approach, we aim to take the accuracy of weather forecasts to a whole new level.

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Meteomatics Culture

Meet our team and learn more about our daily work to provide you with the best weather data in the market.

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Energy Transition: BKW

Learn how the Meteomatics Weather API makes the procurement of weather data at BKW easier, faster and more flexible, thus facilitating the integration of renewable energies into the electricity market.

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Atmospheric Research: ETH Zurich

Learn how ETH Zurich’s researchers are using Meteomatics’ Weather Drones – the so-called “Meteodrones” – to conduct cloud seeding experiments to study cloud-aerosol interactions and precipitation events.

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Operational Efficiency: Sunflower Labs

Learn how Sunflower Labs uses Meteomatics' Weather API to enable Sunflower Labs’ drones to reliably and autonomously determine whether a planned flight is safe under current and future weather conditions.

Weather Research Studies

Explore the validation reports and weather research studies studies conducted by us and our partners.

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White Paper: How Meteodrones Contribute to Weather Forecasting
This white paper describes the observational data challenges that impact modern numerical weather forecasts and how these can be overcome with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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Remarkable Soundings
In our nightly flight operations we collect some remarkable data.
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Report: Air Quality
Report: Meteodrone air quality measurements
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Meteodrones take off at the ISARRA Conference
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Flight Altitude Record
New flight altitude record of the Meteodrones
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High altitude tests at Jungfraujoch (3454m)
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Report: SOPHIA 1
Final report: SOPHIA – Study of Propeller Icing Hazard in Mini-UAV Aviation
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Report: High Altitude Tests 1
High altitude tests at Jungfraujoch (3454m)
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Report: SOPHIA 2
Final report: SOPHIA 2 – Study of Propeller Icing Hazard in Mini-UAV Aviation
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Weather Forecasting
Whitepaper: How Meteodrones Contribute to Weather Forecasting
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Thomas Eldridge
Technology Evangelist

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Data Collection
We combine existing weather data with unique technologies and the skills of our weather and data scientists to bring you the most accurate weather data.
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Weather Data Shop
If you only need one-time access to certain weather data, you can directly download individual weather data sets from our weather data shop. Here you will find a comprehensive selection of current and historical weather data as well as sector-specific weather parameters.
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Weather API
With our Weather API you get continuous access to worldwide high-resolution weather, ocean, environment and climate data as well as historical data, real-time data, forecasts and climate scenarios up to 2100.
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EURO1k
European weather model at 1 km resolution: get accurate weather forecasts across Europe and make better decisions.
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Visualize Weather
Visualize all weather events in a high-resolution map view — with our web-based weather map tool MetX based on the Weather API.
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Energy Forecasting
Energy forecasts for solar, wind and hydropower - based on the world's most accurate weather data.
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Meteodrones
Closing the meteorological data gap in the Earth's lower atmosphere with Meteodrones. Designed and assembled in Switzerland.
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Meteobase
Meteobase - the home of our Meteodrone. The Meteobase is the perfect partner and home for our weather drones to measure weather data at any location.