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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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ECMWF's AIFS

05/22/2024 / Starting today, our users can access AIFS, ECMWF’s AI-based model, via the Weather API. Similar to FourCastNet and GraphCast, AIFS has a resolution of 25 km and an update frequency of 6 hours. Its forecast horizon is 15 days.

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FourCastNet and GraphCast

05/02/2024 / We are happy to announce the integration of the FourCastNet and GraphCast AI models into the Meteomatics Weather API, complementing our suite of weather forecasting solutions.

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Weather Data Quality

04/02/2024 / Choosing a weather API can be challenging due to the many options available. At Meteomatics, we believe that the single most important consideration when choosing a weather API should be data quality. This article explains the key aspects of weather data quality and why we believe Meteomatics excels in all of them.

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Turning Eclipses from Challenge to Opportunity in Solar Energy

03/26/2024 / Explore Meteomatics' groundbreaking approach to navigating solar power fluctuations during solar eclipses. With our innovative solar eclipse parameter, solar energy operators gain strategic advantage, optimizing power production and grid stability for the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse.

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Best Weather APIs

01/29/2024 / 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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Weather API JSON

12/12/2023 / JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that has revolutionized the way weather data is consumed and utilized across various sectors. In this guide, learn how to retrieve and parse data from the Weather API in JSON format.

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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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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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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

An Alexa Skill

11/09/2021 / How to develop a weather data voice assistant with Python

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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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Reduce Imbalance Costs

10/29/2024 / The share of renewable energy in the electricity grid is growing, but the intermittent nature of solar and wind power is driving up balancing costs and increasing financial risks for companies. A major European energy company recently found that the EURO1k weather model from Meteomatics reduces imbalance costs by up to 20%, significantly outperforming other models.

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2024 Seasonal Weather Outlook

08/26/2024 / As the energy markets brace for the latter half of 2024, evolving seasonal weather patterns will influence everything from natural gas prices to heating oil futures. Chris Hyde, Senior Sales Manager and Meteorologist, offers a detailed outlook that could be crucial for traders focused on hedging strategies, demand forecasting, and optimizing portfolios.

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Hurricane Season Summer 2024

05/03/2024 / Experts predict a highly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with a near-record 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes due to warmer ocean temperatures and weather pattern changes. Read on for insights on the heightened risk to the U.S. and Caribbean.

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Retail's Seasonal Challenges

12/19/2023 / "Weather isn't just a topic for small talk; it's a pivotal factor in retail success.” In this article, we explore how Meteomatics leverages sophisticated weather forecasting tools to empower retailers, during the final week of holiday shopping. By tapping into these tools, retailers can strategically plan for a lucrative opportunity by accurately predicting weather patterns.

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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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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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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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Orakle Weather

12/18/2024 / Planning your next outing in France? Tourism and event businesses across France offer Orakle Weather’s insurance during booking, ensuring you’ll get your money back if rain threatens to ruin your outdoor activity.

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UK Power Networks

12/06/2024 / UK Power Networks is driving toward its net-zero goal by creating a greener, more reliable energy network. Accurate weather data from Meteomatics enables the company to forecast energy supply and demand and balance distribution through flexibility markets. This approach ensures low-carbon technologies can be integrated smoothly, keeping the network efficient and future-ready.

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Eclipse ETS Solar Car

08/14/2024 / The Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024 is a beacon of technological prowess and sustainable ambition in the realm of solar car racing, where innovation meets endurance. Among the contenders, car 92 from the Eclipse ETS Solar Car team, driven by Matthew Albert and his team, showcased an exceptional performance. This article delves into their journey, highlighting how Meteomatics' cutting-edge weather data played a pivotal role in their success.

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MAGDA Project

04/15/2024 / Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe initiative, the MAGDA Project aims to develop improved weather forecasts and a hydrological model for agriculture. In this article, we explain how Meteomatics' Meteodrones are revolutionizing atmospheric sensing and their role within the MAGDA Project.

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Brook Green Supply

02/28/2024 / The weather is a primary driver of gas demand fluctuations in the U.K. In this story, discover how Brook Green Supply incorporates Composite Weather Variables (CWV), calculated by Meteomatics, to accurately forecast demand and enhance trading decisions.

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Scottish Water

02/22/2024 / As weather conditions impact the water industry, Scottish Water heavily relies on weather data for a range of operational needs. In this article, discover how the company is using the Meteomatics Weather API to build automated PowerBI dashboards, resulting in more efficient and time-saving reporting and analysis.

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East of England Co-op

02/18/2024 / Weather has the power to shape consumers' spending habits, influencing what, where, and when they make purchases. For retailers, it's crucial to monitor weather changes to ensure their shelves are well-stocked and optimize revenue. In this use case, discover how the East of England Co-op uses the Meteomatics Weather API to manage inventory in over 125 grocery stores.

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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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Video Stories

Take a peek at our headquarters, meet our team, and hear from our customers on how we're improving their businesses.

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.

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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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ISARRA Conference

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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Report: High Altitude Tests 2

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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We provide the most accurate weather data for any location, at any time, to improve your business.

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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Weather Alerts

Only you know which types of weather pose the greatest risks to your business. That's why we've developed a highly customizable weather warning system, ensuring that every notification you receive is pertinent to your operations.

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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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EURO1k

EURO1k is an exceptional high-resolution numerical weather model developed by Meteomatics, covering Europe and parts of North Africa with a 1-kilometer resolution. It is the first and only model in Europe to achieve such fine resolution, accurately capturing even the smallest meteorological phenomena, including thunderstorms, hail, and storms.

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Meteodrones

Our patented Meteodrones offer an innovative method to collect weather data from the lower and middle atmosphere. Able to fly anytime anywhere, cost-effective, and sustainable, Meteodrones introduce a new era of precision in meteorology.

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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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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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