Weather APIs
Display current weather, forecasts, and weather alerts using WeatherKit or third-party services like OpenWeather.Available Options
WeatherKit (Apple)
Apple’s native weather service. Recommended for iOS apps.Pros
- Built into iOS (no external SDK)
- High-quality data (powered by Apple Weather)
- Privacy-focused
- Free tier: 500K calls/month
Cons
- Requires Apple Developer account
- iOS 16+ only
- Must enable capability in Xcode
WeatherKit Setup
1
Enable WeatherKit capability
In Nativeline: Settings → Capabilities → WeatherKit → EnableOr ask:
2
Request location permission
Weather data needs location (or specific coordinates)
3
Fetch weather data
WeatherKit Data
Current Weather
Forecast
Hourly
OpenWeather API
Alternative weather service with more customization options.Setup
1
Create account
Go to openweathermap.org and sign up
2
Get API key
Dashboard → API Keys → Generate
3
Configure in Nativeline
Free Tier
- 1,000 calls per day
- Current weather
- 5-day forecast
- Geocoding
OpenWeather Data
Current Weather
Forecast
Building Weather UI
Current Weather Card
Forecast List
Weather Details
Dynamic UI Based on Weather
Background Changes
Weather Animations
Location-Based Weather
Current Location
Search Location
Saved Locations
Weather Alerts
With WeatherKit
Alert Types
- Severe storms
- Heat warnings
- Flood alerts
- Air quality alerts
- Winter weather
Caching Weather Data
Weather doesn’t change every second. Cache to reduce API calls:Error Handling
Common Issues
Graceful Degradation
WeatherKit vs OpenWeather
Recommendation
- Most apps: Use WeatherKit
- iOS 15 support needed: Use OpenWeather
- Historical data needed: Use OpenWeather paid tier
Testing Weather
In Simulator
Set Simulator location to test different conditions:- Features → Location → Custom Location
Different Conditions
Test various weather types by setting location to cities with different climates.Next Steps
Maps & Location
Combine weather with maps
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