https://www.visualcrossing.com/resources/Visual Crossing Resources2026-11-12T01:00:58.030602+00:00Visual CrossingFeedseekhttps://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=www.visualcrossing.com&sz=64https://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=www.visualcrossing.com&sz=256https://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=www.visualcrossing.com&sz=256https://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=www.visualcrossing.com&sz=64Visual Crossing news, blog posts and documentation updates.tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/77887487516a23bfFree Weather API – No API Key or Signup Required2026-10-28T20:06:20+00:00Get weather forecasts, current conditions, historical weather data, and weather maps using the Visual Crossing Weather API. The API is free to use, requires no API key or account registration, and supports commercial applications. You can access weather data through standard HTTP requests from websites, applications, scripts, and development tools. In addition, the API works […] The post Free Weather API – No API Key or Signup Required appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-10-28T20:06:20+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/d6faafb77e9f9ea6What Can I Do with the Visual Crossing Weather Free Plan?2026-10-22T19:26:14+00:00Can I use Visual Crossing Weather for commercial projects? Can I save the data? Can I build an app or display a forecast on my website? Yes, yes, and yes! At Visual Crossing, we want developers, businesses, students, researchers, and weather enthusiasts to get real value from our weather data, even when using our free […] The post What Can I Do with the Visual Crossing Weather Free Plan? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-10-22T19:26:14+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/99c9f9cc85cc9edfWeather Map API Integration Samples2026-10-11T20:56:10+00:00Add live weather maps to your website or application using the Visual Crossing Weather Maps API. These examples demonstrate how to display precipitation and other weather information using popular JavaScript mapping libraries, including Leaflet, MapLibre GL JS, OpenLayers, Google Maps, and Esri ArcGIS. Free Weather Maps API – No API Key or Signup Required The […] The post Weather Map API Integration Samples appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-10-11T20:56:10+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/0b18af32d23df35dCan I Cache and Store Visual Crossing Weather Data?2026-09-30T19:00:21+00:00Customers of the Visual Crossing Weather API may keep weather data results and use them again inside their own application. There are two permitted ways to do that, and they are not interchangeable. Storage keeps an application record for the long term. Caching keeps a temporary copy so the application can reuse operational weather without […] The post Can I Cache and Store Visual Crossing Weather Data? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-30T19:00:21+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/cd18a79e4264d1a2Visual Crossing Weather MCP Server2026-09-24T19:47:47+00:00Visual Crossing MCP Server Visual Crossing provides an official, first-party remote MCP server for weather data. It supports current conditions, forecasts, recent historical weather and specialized weather elements, and is available on all Visual Crossing plans using an existing API key. The MCP server is designed for teams building AI assistants, agent workflows, weather-aware applications, […] The post Visual Crossing Weather MCP Server appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-24T19:47:47+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/1af154d7d3c097f6Invoice and billing questions2026-09-22T22:11:33+00:00What is a record? Weather records are the unique result rows of data in any weather data request. Forecast queries are considered a single record. Please see our full article on result records for full details. Can I pay by invoice, wire transfer, or check? We offer invoiced payments by wire transfer or check for […] The post Invoice and billing questions appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-22T22:11:33+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/efe87bcf226bbe5bVisual Crossing Next-Generation Weather Forecast Engine Now Fully Available2026-09-17T21:47:45+00:00Visual Crossing’s next-generation weather forecast engine is now fully available, bringing expanded global, regional, ensemble and AI forecast models, faster model ingestion, individual model access, and new forecast spread and confidence information to the Timeline Weather API. The post Visual Crossing Next-Generation Weather Forecast Engine Now Fully Available appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-17T21:47:45+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/b8fdfb46c9a1cc4eHow do we create our weather forecast?2026-09-10T15:45:55+00:00Our 15-day weather forecast is a blended forecast of many of the world’s leading weather models — including ECMWF, GFS, ICON, the UK Met Office global model, and a new generation of AI/ML-based models such as ECMWF’s AIFS and AI-enhanced GFS models. We combine these with real-time station observations, radar data, satellite data and post-processing to create […] The post How do we create our weather forecast? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-10T15:45:55+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/4005ff687080202bStored Dataset API Documentation2026-09-09T11:13:29+00:00Introduction The Stored Dataset APIs are a set of RESTful APIs designed to make it easy to view, modify, and execute stored datasets created using the Visual Crossing Weather Query Builder. These APIs enable automation of tasks that involve large datasets—particularly those that are best executed through the Query Builder infrastructure—without requiring manual intervention. A […] The post Stored Dataset API Documentation appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-09T11:13:29+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/aa061dccde3edf90Weather Data Documentation2026-09-09T00:52:03+00:00The Visual Crossing Weather Data platform provides the ability to easily access weather data sets including weather forecast data, weather history data and historical weather summary data. The data is available for download through the Weather Data Query Page and the Timeline Weather API. Core weather elements These columns are common to most weather data sets unless disabled. […] The post Weather Data Documentation appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-09T00:52:03+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/2c23031a1648b8a3Free Weather Tools and Dashboards2026-09-08T19:19:35+00:00The post Free Weather Tools and Dashboards appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-08T19:19:35+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/50656d0940f263a1Understanding Weather Forecast Consensus with Spread and Confidence2026-09-08T13:50:42+00:00Weather forecasts are built from multiple forecast models, and those models can produce somewhat different results. Some models provide a single deterministic forecast, while ensemble systems generate multiple possible outcomes. When the contributing forecasts agree closely, confidence in the forecast is generally higher. When they diverge, there is greater uncertainty about the expected outcome. The […] The post Understanding Weather Forecast Consensus with Spread and Confidence appeared first 2026-09-08T13:50:42+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/f4d9470b8da96131How to Retrieve and Compare Individual Weather Forecast Models2026-09-08T13:11:14+00:00Learn how to compare individual weather forecast models, investigate model differences and uncertainty, compare successive model runs, and retrieve individual model forecasts through the Visual Crossing Weather API. The post How to Retrieve and Compare Individual Weather Forecast Models appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-08T13:11:14+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/181d7844b6ac6ac5Weather API Changelog2026-09-04T19:34:10+00:00This changelog highlights major Timeline Weather API additions and behavior changes. Unless explicitly noted, changes are designed to preserve backwards compatibility. 2026 Q3 Q2 Q1 2025 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 2024 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 2023 Q4 Q2 Q1 2022 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 2021 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 2020 Q4 Q3 Q2 The post Weather API Changelog appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-04T19:34:10+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/aa13745d0458348aHow to Include Weather Radar and Satellite Data in Weather Datasets2026-09-02T17:28:14+00:00Weather radar and satellite data are powerful tools that provides near real-time information about the state of the atmosphere. In particular, these tools are able to measure the presence and amount of precipitation. For weather data consumers, radar is able to augment station-based observations with remote measurements that are able to be updated more quickly […] The post How to Include Weather Radar and Satellite Data in Weather Datasets appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-02T17:28:14+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/2da5ca87eb2ff27aHow to Create Annual or Monthly Climate Summaries and Normals for a Location2026-09-01T18:49:50+00:00For example, you can use historical weather data to answer questions such as: Visual Crossing Weather Data can calculate these statistics from historical daily or hourly weather records for locations around the world. In this article, we will create a 30-year monthly climate summary and then show how the same approach can be used for […] The post How to Create Annual or Monthly Climate Summaries and Normals for a Location appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-09-01T18:49:50+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/34fb765d4a90dbc0How can I download weather forecast data as a CSV file?2026-08-21T12:03:00+00:00In this article, we will show you how to easily download forecast weather data as a standard CSV file that can be imported into thousands of data analysis and storage applications such as business intelligence systems, visualization tools, statistical analysis packages, and databases. If you would like to download weather history data as a CSV, […] The post How can I download weather forecast data as a CSV file? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-08-21T12:03:00+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/20cabbadfa50cae3How to Manage your Visual Crossing Weather Data Account & Subscriptions2026-08-20T23:04:17+00:00You may cancel your subscription to Visual Crossing Weather Data at any time through your Visual Crossing Account page. On your Account page you can take many different common actions that are helpful for you: How to Login and Check your Account Status Log in to your Visual Crossing account to view and manage your […] The post How to Manage your Visual Crossing Weather Data Account & Subscriptions appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-08-20T23:04:17+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/de058686151ba92fWildfire events in the Timeline Weather API2026-08-20T14:24:44+00:00The Timeline Weather API can return nearby wildfire activity alongside weather data. Wildfire events use satellite fire detections to identify significant thermal activity near a requested location and consolidate those detections into structured fire events. Wildfire events can help answer questions such as: Wildfire events are returned through the same events section used for other […] The post Wildfire events in the Timeline Weather API appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-08-20T14:24:44+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/c4fbdaca2f6329e3Weather API Documentation2026-08-18T22:43:09+00:00The post Weather API Documentation appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-08-18T22:43:09+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/4eeaa342fc34c23dHow to Retrieve Weather and Environmental Events in the Weather API2026-08-18T15:16:23+00:00The Visual Crossing Timeline Weather API can return significant historical weather and environmental events that occurred near a location. These events include hail reports, tornado reports, wind-damage reports, earthquakes, and wildfire activity. This makes it possible to answer questions such as: Events can be returned alongside normal historical weather data, allowing applications to combine weather […] The post How to Retrieve Weather and Environmental Events in the Weather API appeared firs2026-08-18T15:16:23+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/5f119d4cc6bd127bHow to find historical weather and wave data for maritime, sea and ocean locations2026-08-17T19:13:17+00:00Visual Crossing provides historical and forecast weather data for maritime locations, including oceans, seas and other large bodies of water. In addition to standard weather variables such as temperature, wind and precipitation, the Timeline Weather API can return marine-specific information including wave height, maximum wave height, wave period, wave direction, swell height, swell period and […] The post How to find historical weather and wave data for maritime, sea and ocean locations appeare2026-08-17T19:13:17+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/de718d05fb4b7a56HTTP Error Codes in the Visual Crossing Weather API2026-08-03T16:06:02+00:00The Visual Crossing Weather API uses standard HTTP response status codes to indicate whether a request succeeded or failed. When a request fails, always check both: The status code identifies the general type of problem, while the response body will normally contain additional information describing the specific cause. The Visual Crossing Weather API provides historical […] The post HTTP Error Codes in the Visual Crossing Weather API appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-08-03T16:06:02+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/3fc4e5db5e155badHow can I download weather history data as a CSV file?2026-08-02T21:33:00+00:00In this article, we will show you how to easily download historical weather data as a standard CSV file that can be imported into thousands of data analysis and storage applications such as business intelligence systems, visualization tools, statistical analysis packages, and databases. If you would like to download weather forecast data as a CSV, […] The post How can I download weather history data as a CSV file? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-08-02T21:33:00+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/32d99fde5eedca50Getting Started With Weather Query Builder2026-08-01T20:51:00+00:00The Visual Crossing Weather Query Builder is a no-code web interface designed for business analysts, researchers, and data teams to quickly explore, customize, and download weather data without writing code. Whether you need historical weather observations, short- and long-range forecasts, or severe weather alerts, the Query Builder allows you to preview datasets interactively in your […] The post Getting Started With Weather Query Builder appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-08-01T20:51:00+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/3356ad5bfc888c67Daylight and Twilight Explained: Civil, Nautical, and Astronomical Twilight2026-07-22T12:02:22+00:00Sunrise and sunset seem like clear dividing lines between day and night. In reality, the transition is gradual. The sky begins to brighten well before sunrise and remains illuminated after the Sun has set. This period of indirect sunlight is known as twilight, and it is divided into three stages: civil twilight, nautical twilight, and […] The post Daylight and Twilight Explained: Civil, Nautical, and Astronomical Twilight appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-22T12:02:22+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/b50205d9d7d93c67Weather Maps API – Tiles, Images, and Legends2026-07-21T14:28:22+00:00The Weather Maps API is a new set of endpoints that provide ready-to-use weather map tiles, stitched images, and matching legends suitable for web maps, dashboards, and applications. Instead of downloading raw gridded data and rendering it yourself, you can request pre-rendered map imagery for supported weather elements such as precipitation composites or surface temperature. […] The post Weather Maps API – Tiles, Images, and Legends appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-21T14:28:22+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/c76c9c71e7883fd2How to Use a Weather API in Node.js2026-07-19T12:55:40+00:00Adding weather data to a Node.js application requires only a few lines of JavaScript. In this tutorial, we’ll use the Visual Crossing Timeline Weather API to retrieve historical weather, current conditions, and weather forecast data from a Node.js application. Visual Crossing provides a complete Weather API for developers who need to integrate weather into applications, […] The post How to Use a Weather API in Node.js appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-19T12:55:40+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/8bb11c98d6902f38What Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Actually Do to Your Day2026-07-16T19:38:28+00:00Permanent Daylight Saving Time would move more winter daylight into the evening—but it would also mean later sunrises. See exactly how the change would affect your location and daily routine. The post What Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Actually Do to Your Day appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-16T19:38:28+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/6ee7ceec73235c74How to use the Microsoft Excel WEBSERVICE function to retrieve weather data2026-07-15T18:48:00+00:00The Microsoft Excel WEBSERVICE function retrieves data from a URL into a single cell within an Excel worksheet. In this article we describe how to use WEBSERVICE to retrieve weather forecast and historical weather data directly into Excel without the need for macros or scripts. However, is it always the best way to work with […] The post How to use the Microsoft Excel WEBSERVICE function to retrieve weather data appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-15T18:48:00+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/ca0cb14a7f60b2edHow do I get started with the Weather API?2026-07-15T17:44:44+00:00The Visual Crossing Timeline Weather API provides historical weather data, current conditions, and weather forecasts through a single API endpoint. This guide shows you how to create a free account, run your first weather API request, customize the results, and generate working code for your application. 1. Create an account and get your API key […] The post How do I get started with the Weather API? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-15T17:44:44+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/5e6167b5567b5ddeWhere can I find historical cloud and visibility data?2026-07-14T11:37:44+00:00Historical cloud cover and visibility data are useful for transportation, aviation, solar-energy analysis, construction, insurance, research, outdoor recreation, and astronomy. Whether you need to investigate poor visibility on a particular day, analyze the effect of cloud cover on solar-panel performance, or identify clear nights for stargazing, Visual Crossing provides historical cloud and visibility data for […] The post Where can I find historical cloud and visibility data? appeared first on2026-07-14T11:37:44+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/ab5fc1c54040d436How to look up weather data by latitude and longitude2026-07-10T16:50:54+00:00Visual Crossing Weather lets you retrieve historical weather, current conditions, and forecasts for any location using its latitude and longitude coordinates. Enter the coordinates in decimal format, with the latitude first and longitude second—for example, 40.7128,-74.0060 for New York City. Using coordinates is especially useful for locations that do not have a conventional street address, […] The post How to look up weather data by latitude and longitude appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-10T16:50:54+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/481a8eb2fc31e8c8Unit groups and units of measurement2026-07-10T03:49:50+00:00The Weather API includes a unitGroup parameter that controls the units of measurement used in the response. This article lists the units used for each supported unit group. The four supported unit group IDs are: If you do not specify unitGroup, the API defaults to us. For example, the following request returns temperatures in degrees […] The post Unit groups and units of measurement appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-10T03:49:50+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/4953802f9d45ad45Defining the icon set in the Weather API2026-07-07T12:40:56+00:00The Visual Crossing Timeline Weather API can return an icon value for each daily, hourly, and current-conditions weather record. This value provides a simple, high-level summary of the weather during that period. Example icon values include: The icon field contains a text identifier. It does not contain an image, image URL, or graphical icon. Your […] The post Defining the icon set in the Weather API appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-07T12:40:56+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/a9ae89a0c6e7e91aTutorial: How to Build a Weather Dataset for Download, Bulk Import or Scheduling2026-07-06T15:08:40+00:00If you have ever tried to download weather data for your specific location(s), timeframe and format needs you will know that it is a challenging exercise. Most of the time the solution is for you use the API to build a script or using coding to create this set. This creates additional cost, time and […] The post Tutorial: How to Build a Weather Dataset for Download, Bulk Import or Scheduling appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-07-06T15:08:40+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/fe585d61ab810e0bWhat is the difference between temperature, heat index, wind chill, feels like temperature, apparent temperature and RealFeel Temperature?2026-06-18T18:19:49+00:00A weather forecast may report an air temperature of 90°F but say that it “feels like” 100°F. In winter, the thermometer might show 25°F while the wind chill is only 12°F. These values are not competing measurements. Each describes a different aspect of how weather affects people. Air temperature measures the temperature of the surrounding […] The post What is the difference between temperature, heat index, wind chill, feels like temperature, apparent temperature and RealFeel Temperature? appeare2026-06-18T18:19:49+00:00Visual Crossing Documentationtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/e235ecedede96692Boating and Marine Weather Forecasting for Safer Navigation and Marine Activities2026-06-02T19:07:19+00:00A marine weather forecast does not just let boating enthusiasts know whether to grab a jacket: it can save their lives. An accurate boating forecast will prevent accidents, improve logistics, and ensure safe navigation of challenging waters like those around Cape Elizabeth or Port Clyde. It’s well-known by mariners that the waters today do not […] The post Boating and Marine Weather Forecasting for Safer Navigation and Marine Activities appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-06-02T19:07:19+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/fc61f98ac5bf2736Best Weather API for 20262026-05-19T19:05:41+00:00Weather data is a vital tool for dozens of industries, including logistics, agriculture, aviation, and retail. Accurate weather forecasts can be a tremendous asset to smoother operations, better automation, and even public safety. Today, we unveil the best weather API options for 2026, ranked by robustness, price point, and application. What Is a Weather API? […] The post Best Weather API for 2026 appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-05-19T19:05:41+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/41f8aea86d005441How to Get a Free Weather API Key for Forecast and Historical Weather Data?2026-05-18T17:11:31+00:00Need a free weather API key for your app, script, dashboard, or data project? Visual Crossing provides a free weather API key with every account. After signing up, you can immediately use your key to request current weather, forecasts, and historical weather data through a simple REST API. The free plan includes 1,000 weather records […] The post How to Get a Free Weather API Key for Forecast and Historical Weather Data? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-05-18T17:11:31+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/c363258ea35a0ea6WBGT vs Heat Index: Heat Safety for the 2026 World Cup2026-03-25T18:41:30+00:00The 2026 World Cup will take place across multiple North American cities during peak summer conditions. In locations such as Houston, Dallas, Miami, and Monterrey, the primary constraint is not logistics but environmental heat stress. Matches will be played under combinations of high humidity, strong solar radiation, and variable wind—conditions that directly limit the body’s […] The post WBGT vs Heat Index: Heat Safety for the 2026 World Cup appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-03-25T18:41:30+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/f928823cffb954a1What is the Most Accurate Historical Weather Data?2026-03-20T21:22:59+00:00Why ERA5 Data May Not Be Good Enough for Your Business In the world of historical weather data, ERA5 is the giant everyone leans on. Produced by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), ERA5 is a state-of-the-art global reanalysis model that blends satellite, radar, and station observations into a complete, gridded picture of […] The post What is the Most Accurate Historical Weather Data? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-03-20T21:22:59+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/8a61e32334ae2c8aThe Mystery of the 23-Hour Day: Understanding Daylight Saving Time in Weather Data2026-03-03T15:29:18+00:00If you’ve ever looked at your weather data on a specific Sunday in March or November and noticed that a day seems to have “lost” or “gained” an hour, you aren’t alone. Every year, our support inbox sees a spike in questions: “Why does the API return 23 hours for March 10th?” or “Is it […] The post The Mystery of the 23-Hour Day: Understanding Daylight Saving Time in Weather Data appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-03-03T15:29:18+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/191efd1bfb615beaHow to load weather data into the DOMO Platform using a JSON Connector2026-02-27T16:36:07+00:00Domo is designed to integrate data from multiple sources. A natural extension is integrating weather data directly into the platform. Weather influences demand, operations, logistics, and customer behavior across industries, making it a powerful external data source that enhances forecasting, planning, and decision-making. Step 1 – Start with the Web-based Query Builder If you don’t […] The post How to load weather data into the DOMO Platform using a JSON Connector appeared first on Visual Cross2026-02-27T16:36:07+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/c2e5517953a0a57b4 Ways to Stream Weather Data into Excel2026-02-27T16:36:02+00:00As the global leader in weather data, Visual Crossing provides the most comprehensive and accurate historical and forecast datasets available. One feature that sets us apart is the flexibility we offer for getting that data where you need it. This includes an easy-to-use API and multiple data formats. To support the most common business data tool, […] The post 4 Ways to Stream Weather Data into Excel appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-02-27T16:36:02+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/24b23710a2752074How Construction Teams Use Real-Time Weather Data to Manage Project Risk2026-02-27T15:41:43+00:00While budgeting and resource allocation play key roles in construction management, weather uncertainty bring even the most well-run construction site to a standstill. Real-time weather data for construction companies offers hyperlocal insights that can minimize delays and mitigate safety risks through faster decision-making. Why Real-Time Weather Data Matters on Active Job Sites Yesterday’s forecast data […] The post How Construction Teams Use Real-Time Weather Data to Manage Project Risk appear2026-02-27T15:41:43+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/041e109c73d04f8fWhy Renewable Energy Forecasts Fail Without High-Resolution Weather Data2026-02-25T15:47:37+00:00Wind and solar forecasting is crucial for renewable energy production, but inaccurate data can lead to serious issues. When forecasts are overly generic or delayed, renewable energy projects lack the mission-critical information needed to protect assets and ensure optimal performance. Even small errors can lead to serious consequences in renewable energy operations, including lost revenue. […] The post Why Renewable Energy Forecasts Fail Without High-Resolution Weather Data appeared first on Vis2026-02-25T15:47:37+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/d4280d6e331f8d58How Soil Moisture and Temperature Data Improve Crop Yield Forecasting2026-02-24T15:34:46+00:00Yield losses are often due to invisible field conditions, such as shifting soil moisture content and subtle temperature shifts. Soil moisture and temperature data enable estimation of potential yields by identifying crop stresses, improving planting schedules, and optimizing irrigation. With local-scale soil moisture and soil temperature forecasts, agronomists and agribusinesses can refine their automation systems […] The post How Soil Moisture and Temperature Data Improve Crop Yield Forecasting2026-02-24T15:34:46+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/af39604843aeed18Using Historical and Real-Time Weather Data to Optimize Planting and Irrigation2026-02-23T15:24:25+00:00Accurate weather forecasting is crucial to ensuring high crop yields, as agricultural management practices rely heavily on climate patterns and soil temperature. Generic, delayed, or unavailable agricultural weather data can affect market value, operational efficiency, and employee safety. Thankfully, farmers have new tools that combine real-time data, weather forecasts, and historical climate data into one […] The post Using Historical and Real-Time Weather Data to Optimize Planting and Irrigat2026-02-23T15:24:25+00:00Visual Crossing Blogtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/eff64b219f7d019eNext-Generation Weather Forecast Engine Migration2026-02-23T14:47:53+00:00Following a multi-year R&D cycle, we are excited to be entering the final deployment phase of our upgraded weather forecast infrastructure. This release represents a fundamental shift in our weather forecast data processing logic, model ensemble weighting, and delivery latency, providing the foundation for our 2026 roadmap and beyond. Core Weather Forecast Infrastructure & Model […] The post Next-Generation Weather Forecast Engine Migration appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-02-23T14:47:53+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/2d0ae63f945971cbLoading Weather into your Datastores2026-02-20T17:39:23+00:00Power Up Your Data Warehouse with Weather Data: The Visual Crossing Affordable Advantage In today’s data-hungry world, companies are constantly searching for new intelligence to gain a competitive edge. From optimizing supply chains and predicting retail demand to modeling energy consumption or assessing agricultural risks, the secret ingredient often lies in a factor that impacts […] The post Loading Weather into your Datastores appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-02-20T17:39:23+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/f563e8772a3f973bVisual Crossing Announces New Weather Maps API2026-01-15T15:16:19+00:00Visual Crossing just launched a new Weather Maps API that makes it much easier to put high-quality weather visuals onto a map. If you’ve ever tried to build a weather app, you know the biggest headache isn’t getting the data—it’s turning that raw data into a map that actually looks good and loads quickly. Usually, […] The post Visual Crossing Announces New Weather Maps API appeared first on Visual Crossing .2026-01-15T15:16:19+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/066e9951d4a14db2Timeline LLX Introduces High-Concurrency, Ultra-Low Latency Weather API2025-11-11T02:45:51+00:00Visual Crossing announces the release of its Timeline Low-Latency Execution (LLX) Weather API, serving ultra-fast, high-volume weather-data in real time. The post Timeline LLX Introduces High-Concurrency, Ultra-Low Latency Weather API appeared first on Visual Crossing .2025-11-11T02:45:51+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/95f3a5ae8e2e0068Visual Crossing Query Builder Unleashed: Introducing the Next Generation of Weather Data Access2025-10-23T17:36:43+00:00We are thrilled to announce the major new release of the Visual Crossing Query Builder, our industry-unique, powerful, yet easy-to-use, tool for accessing global weather data. This new version has been fundamentally re-engineered for unprecedented ease-of-use, transparency, and developer-focused power—cementing its status as the ultimate solution for every data scientist, analyst, and developer. Whether you […] The post Visual Crossing Query Builder Unleashed: Introducing the Next Generation of 2025-10-23T17:36:43+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/d157a4712a61f16bHow can I replace the Dark Sky API?2022-07-05T14:39:07+00:00Visual Crossing Weather is the perfect alternative to the Dark Sky API. We not only have a superior weather API solution, but we can help you migrate your application to our API before Dark Sky turns off its API. The post How can I replace the Dark Sky API? appeared first on Visual Crossing .2022-07-05T14:39:07+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/9b5354655087a42fGet Free Weather Data with our Weather Data Ambassadors Program2020-04-02T15:53:42+00:00The Visual Crossing Ambassadors program is designed to get weather data and weather APIs into the hands of people who may not be able to pay but are willing to help spread the word about Visual Crossing Weather. If this sounds like a good arrangement to you, please read on and sign up below. The post Get Free Weather Data with our Weather Data Ambassadors Program appeared first on Visual Crossing .2020-04-02T15:53:42+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/61576601a0122420Announcing our free Weather API Plan2020-03-25T02:43:20+00:00We are excited to announce the introduction of a free plan for our Weather API. We are the only weather API provider to offers both 15-day weather forecast and historical weather data in our free tier. Key Weather API Features The free tier of the Weather API includes the core features of all our plans. These […] The post Announcing our free Weather API Plan appeared first on Visual Crossing .2020-03-25T02:43:20+00:00Visual Crossing Newstag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/visualcrossing_blog/7d2d834b5131780cAnnouncing Expanded Historical Weather Data2020-03-25T02:40:29+00:00We are excited to announce the expansion of our historical weather data database to include 7500 additional weather stations around the world. These additional weather stations will further expand our weather history data to provide more localized historical weather observations that are updated even more frequently. Expanded Historical Weather Data for Germany The new weather […] The post Announcing Expanded Historical Weather Data appeared first on Visual Crossing .2020-03-25T02:40:29+00:00Visual Crossing News