# Core Weather quick-start

AccuWeather's Core Weather API has all the weather data you need to get started. Let's make a call to the [5-day Daily Forecast](/core-weather/location-key-daily#5-days-by-location-key) API endpoint.

First we need to get a location code from the Locations API. Let's use the [search endpoint](/core-weather/text-search#location-search) to get the location key. AccuWeather's location codes provide a precise geographical pinpoint to ensure weather data is always accurate. To keep things moving, let's use a location code for New York City: 349727.

Now we can get the five-day forecast by making a `GET` request to <code className="font-mono bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 p-1 rounded">{import.meta.env.ZUPLO_PUBLIC_API_BASE_URL}/forecasts/v1/daily/5day/349727</code> and sending your API key. You can use our test console below to call the API right now ([log in](/signin) to get your free API key if you haven't already).

<OpenPlaygroundButton
  method="get"
  url="/forecasts/v1/daily/5day/349727"
  server={import.meta.env.ZUPLO_PUBLIC_API_BASE_URL}
/>

And that's it, check out New York City's weather!

## Look up other locations

Use the [City Search endpoint](/core-weather/text-search#city-search) to do a string search for location codes. Use our test console below to try it now.

<OpenPlaygroundButton
  method="get"
  queryParams={[
    {
      name: "q",
      required: true,
      defaultValue: "New York City",
      defaultActive: true,
    },
  ]}
  url="/locations/v1/cities/search/"
  server={import.meta.env.ZUPLO_PUBLIC_API_BASE_URL}
/>

## What next?

Check out the full [Core Weather API](/core-weather) to build the weather experience like never before. Don't forget to check out our [MinuteCast™ API](/documentation/minutecast-quick-start) as well!

## Want more?

[Contact our sales department](/contact-us) to learn how you can leverage our full range of weather API offerings.