Weather Data Visualization
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Read more about current weather topics, use cases, and the functionality of Visual Crossing Weather in our many articles.
Celebrate National Weatherperson’s Day on February 5th
Honor the vital work of meteorologists on National Weatherperson’s Day, February 5th. Learn about its history, importance, and ways to celebrate.
Atmospheric Rivers, Bomb Cyclones and Other Weird Weather Terms, Explained
Weird weather terms describe unusual, extreme, or counterintuitive atmospheric phenomena. Due to their strange or mysterious terminology, these terms capture
What are Frost Quakes and Cryoseisms?
Frost quakes, also known as cryoseism, are not true earthquakes caused by shifting tectonic plates. Rather, these unusual seismic events
Anchorage November Snowfall Record Broken: 2023 Update
In November 2023, Anchorage, Alaska, experienced a shocking 39.1 inches of snowfall, making it the snowiest November on record for
Why Do Weather Systems Typically Move from West to East?
In the United States and other mid-latitude regions, weather systems predominantly move from west to east. This is due to
Beaufort vs. Saffir-Simpson Wind Scales
The Beaufort Wind Scale The Beaufort Wind Scale measures wind speed on land and sea, observing the effects of the
How do I get free weather API access?
While weather APIs are very useful for many applications, most of them are not available for free access. Various weather
Replacing the Yahoo Weather API
Visual Crossing is the perfect replacement for the Yahoo Weather API offering up to 1000 free results a day and full access to forecast and historical data.
How to Replace the Weather Underground API?
Visual Crossing’s Timeline Weather API is a simple, affordable, and highly compatible alternative to the Weather Underground API. While it
What will my weather data cost?
Trying to get an exact price on weather data can be a bit confusing but we have some tools and
Replacing the OpenWeatherMap API with Visual Crossing Weather
Visual Crossing is a superior replacement for the OpenWeatherMap API (also known as the OpenWeather API) in both cost and