How to Use the Tomorrow.io API

The Tomorrow.io API allows developers to access comprehensive weather data and integrate it into their applications. Whether you’re building weather-based solutions or integrating real-time data into an existing product, the API offers flexible and scalable weather insights. Here's a guide to help you get started.

Explore the API Documentation

The API documentation is your primary resource for understanding how to use the API. It provides detailed information on endpoints, parameters, and response formats. Whether you're looking to pull weather forecasts, pollen data, or storm tracking, the documentation will guide you through the necessary steps.

Available Data: Core and Premium Offerings

The Tomorrow.io API provides access to a wide range of weather data. All users have access to core data such as temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and humidity. For advanced needs, there are premium offerings, which include additional features like air quality, pollen data, and lightning. For more information or to upgrade, please contact our sales team at sales@tomorrow.io. 

Use the AI-Powered Smart Search and QA Tool

If you’re unsure where to begin or are looking for specific information, our AI-powered smart search feature can help. Simply type in a free-text query, and the search tool will quickly provide instructions or guide you to the relevant sections in the documentation. It functions similarly to interacting with an AI assistant, allowing you to ask questions naturally.

• Example queries:
  • “How do I get a weather forecast for a specific location?”
  • “How to retrieve weather icons?”

Additionally, you can use the QA tool in our documentation to validate your queries. This tool allows you to test your API requests and ensure they are structured correctly before integrating them into your application.

*Please note, you'll need to create an account and be logged in to access this feature.

Leverage the Customized API Assistant

Our API assistant is designed to help you build queries tailored to your use case. Whether you need help with selecting the right endpoints or structuring your API calls, the assistant can walk you through the process. It simplifies the integration of weather data, ensuring that your queries match your specific needs.

• The assistant can also help troubleshoot issues or optimize your API usage for better performance.

Getting Started with Your First API Call

Once you’re familiar with the documentation, here’s how to make your first API call:

1. Authenticate: Obtain your API key by signing up for an account and logging into the developer portal.
2. Choose Your Endpoint: Determine which weather data you need (e.g., forecasts, pollen levels, storm data) and find the appropriate endpoint in the docs.
3. Build Your Query: Use the API assistant or documentation to structure your request with the right parameters.
4. Run Your Request: Use your preferred development environment to send the API call and receive weather data in the response.

For further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@tomorrow.io.