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 API endpoint.

First we need to get a location code from the Locations API. Let's use the search endpoint 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 https://dataservice.accuweather.com/forecasts/v1/daily/5day/349727 and sending your API key. You can use our test console below to call the API right now (log in to get your free API key if you haven't already).

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

Look up other locations

Use the City Search endpoint to do a string search for location codes. Use our test console below to try it now.

What next?

Check out the full Core Weather API to build the weather experience like never before. Don't forget to check out our MinuteCast™ API as well!

Want more?

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