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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 functionality. By offering up to 1000 free results a day and full access to forecast historical data, Visual Crossing Weather makes it easy for everyone to test the API, compare data, evaluate extended weather functionality, …

Where can I find historical cloud and visibility data?

Historical cloud cover and visibility data are useful weather measures that are needed in various transportation, business, and recreational activities. Whether you are looking for cloud data to analyze solar panel performance, manage air travel, or determine the best places and nights for stargazing, a weather data service such as Visual Crossing Weather can provide …

How can I find past weather information for my insurance claim?

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Weather conditions play a role in many of life’s events, both positive and negative. Hollywood has made a fortune with scenes showing lovers frolicking playfully in a surprise rainstorms and heroes battling the elements to save they day, umbrellas optional. And who doesn’t fondly remember a beach trip sitting on a lounge chair, warm sand …

How to retrieve hail, tornado, wind damage and earthquake events in the weather API

The Timeline Weather API includes the ability to include storm reports and other significant weather and environmental events that have occurred near to a place of interest. These events can include earthquakes, hail, tornado and wind damage. When found, events are are included in the daily results of the Weather API. What kind of reports …