OpenWeather Air Pollution & UV API

Health Tech · Weather & Environment

OpenWeather Air Pollution and UV API is a specialized subset of the OpenWeatherMap platform that provides real-time and forecast air quality data including pollutant concentrations, Air Quality Index values, and UV index measurements for any location worldwide. As air quality concerns grow in Nigerian cities driven by vehicle emissions, industrial activity, open burning, and seasonal Harmattan dust storms, this dedicated air quality and UV data endpoint enables Nigerian health apps, environmental platforms, and smart city projects to integrate pollution monitoring features beyond standard weather data.

freemium

API Key

1,000/day (free)

✓ Available

Best For

Environmental health, air quality monitoring, health warnings

Pricing

Note: "OpenWeather Health Index" is not a distinct named product — this entry covers the Air Pollution API and UV Index API from OpenWeather, which are the health-relevant environmental data endpoints. Both are available on the free tier (1,000 calls/day). Nigerian cities are covered via latitude/longitude coordinates.

Key Highlights

  • Air Quality Index (AQI): returns a 1–5 AQI scale with component pollutant concentrations (CO, NO₂, O₃, SO₂, PM2.5, PM10) for any coordinate
  • UV Index data: hourly UV radiation forecast and current UV index — for sun safety warnings in outdoor and health apps
  • Nigerian city coverage: Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and thousands of other locations covered via coordinates
  • Historical air pollution data: access past AQI readings going back to November 2020 — for trend analysis and research
  • Free tier included: Air Pollution and UV Index APIs are included in OpenWeather free plans (1,000 calls/day)

Required Access Documents

  • Developer AccountRequired
    Register on the OpenWeather developer portal to get API credentials.
  • API CredentialsRequired
    Obtain your API key or token from the developer dashboard to authenticate API requests.

Use Cases

  • Primary Use Case:Integrate the API to access core functionality built on OpenWeather services for your application.
  • Development & Testing:Use sandbox or test credentials to build and test your integration before production.
  • Business Automation:Automate workflows by integrating this API into your backend business processes.
  • Data & Analytics:Leverage API data to power analytics, dashboards, and business intelligence.
  • Nigerian Deployment:Deploy to serve Nigerian users and businesses with this cloud infrastructure.

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