Weather Information App

Weather Information App

Weather Information App using API

 

The Weather Information App is a simple Python application designed to provide real-time weather updates for any city. By leveraging the OpenWeatherMap API, the app fetches data such as temperature, weather conditions, humidity, and wind speed. It also saves the fetched data to a text file for offline reference, making it a handy tool for quick weather checks.


Features

  • Real-Time Weather Data: Fetches up-to-date weather information from OpenWeatherMap.
  • Comprehensive Weather Details: Displays temperature, humidity, weather description, and wind speed.
  • Offline Reference: Saves fetched data to a text file for future use.
  • User-Friendly Input: Allows users to enter city names with options for country codes or alternative names for better accuracy.

Prerequisites

Before using the application, ensure you have the following:

  1. Python 3.x: Installed and set up on your system.
  2. OpenWeatherMap API Key:

How to Use the App

  1. Obtain Your API Key:

    • Register on OpenWeatherMap, and get your unique API key.
  2. Run the App:
    Open a terminal or command prompt and run the application:

    python weather_app.py  
    
  3. Input City Name:
    Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the city name.

  4. View Weather Data:
    The application will fetch and display the current weather information for the city entered.

  5. Save Weather Data:
    The fetched weather details are automatically saved to a text file for offline access.


City Input Tips

When entering the city name, follow these guidelines for the best results:

  • Exact Spelling: Ensure accurate spelling (e.g., “New York”, “Paris”).
  • City and Country Code (Optional): Use the format "City, Country Code" to avoid ambiguity (e.g., “London, UK”).
  • Special Characters: Include accents or diacritics if applicable (e.g., “München”).
  • Alternative Names: Input alternate or local names if necessary (e.g., “Mumbai” for “Bombay”).
  • City with Spaces: Use spaces as required (e.g., “Los Angeles”).
  • District or Area (Optional): Specify districts for more precise results (e.g., “Manhattan, New York”).

Why Use the Weather Information App?

  • Convenience: Quickly access current weather conditions without browsing websites.
  • Offline Capability: Save data for future use when internet access is unavailable.
  • Customization: Modify the app to include additional features, such as 7-day forecasts or temperature conversion.
  • API  Key: ecc99166807e19c10838b56109352359

 

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