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Visual Crossing

Global historical and weather forecast data.

Visual Crossing API is a free Weather API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Weather
Visit documentation ↗www.visualcrossing.com

About Visual Crossing

Global Weather API for historical weather, current conditions, and 15-day forecasts. Access 50+ years of data through one API. Start free, no credit card required.

Provider
Visual Crossing
Website
visualcrossing.com ↗

Details from visualcrossing.com.

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Visual Crossing API FAQ

Who provides the Visual Crossing API?

The Visual Crossing API is provided by Visual Crossing (visualcrossing.com). Global Weather API for historical weather, current conditions, and 15-day forecasts. Access 50+ years of data through one API. Start free, no credit card required.

Is the Visual Crossing API free?

Yes. The Visual Crossing API is listed in the Weather category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Visual Crossing API require an API key?

Yes. The Visual Crossing API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Visual Crossing API from the browser?

Yes. The Visual Crossing API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the Visual Crossing API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Visual Crossing API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.