TL;DR
Weather forecasts for astronomy This is a completely free API with no authentication needed — perfect for developers of all skill levels.
Quick start: http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl?lon=113.17&lat=23.09&product=astro&output=json
No API key needed — just make a request!
How to Use This API
1. Make a Request
This API requires no authentication. Simply call the endpoint.
http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl?lon=113.17&lat=23.09&product=astro&output=json
2. JavaScript Example
// Fetch data from this API
fetch('http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl?lon=113.17&lat=23.09&product=astro&output=json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
console.log(data);
})
.catch(error => {
console.error('Error:', error);
});
3. Python Example
import requests
response = requests.get('http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl?lon=113.17&lat=23.09&product=astro&output=json')
data = response.json()
print(data)
Live Example
Here's what you get when you call this API:
The URL to call:
http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl?lon=113.17&lat=23.09&product=astro&output=json
The actual response you get:
// Live response placeholder - make a request to see the actual data
Important Notes
No auth needed
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need an API key?
- No! This API is completely free to use with no authentication required.
- Is there a rate limit?
- Most free APIs have generous limits. Check the documentation for specifics.
- Can I use this in a commercial project?
- Yes, these APIs are free for both personal and commercial use. Check the documentation for any specific restrictions.
- How do I use this in JavaScript?
fetch('http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl?lon=113.17&lat=23.09&product=astro&output=json') .then(res => res.json()) .then(data => console.log(data));- How do I use this in Python?
import requests response = requests.get('http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl?lon=113.17&lat=23.09&product=astro&output=json') data = response.json()- What will the response look like?
- Click "Try This URL Now" above to see the actual JSON response this API returns.
API Details
- API URL
http://www.7timer.info/bin/api.pl- Documentation
- http://www.7timer.info/
- Category
- Weather
- Authentication
- Not Required
- Geographic Coverage
- global
What You Can Build
- Weather forecasting applications
- Agricultural planning and frost warnings
- Travel and logistics optimization
- Outdoor event planning