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Forecast

Trading & Optimization
now
+8 days

Plan ahead, get ahead.

Start basic.

/forecast/basic offers a simple way to get hourly radiation forecasts. Based on a single global numerical prediction model. Great value for money. Perfect for end users and applications with basic requirements.

Go further.

/forecast/precision provides highly accurate radiation forecasts. The first hours are covered by our satellite-based nowcasting model. The following days are based on global and regional numerical weather prediction models — with proprietary post-processing that adapts to your local conditions. Perfect for automated energy management workflows and trading with confidence.

At a glance.

Everywhere

Available anywhere on the globe.

High Precision

Cloud motion vectors for short-term, NWP for longer-term predictions.

High Availability

Data at hourly, 15-minute and 1-minute resolutions.

Advanced

Tilt, azimuth, and shading due to horizon are taken into account.

Parameters

GHI

Global horizontal irradiance

DIR

Direct horizontal irradiance

DHI

Diffuse horizontal irradiance

DNI

Direct normal irradiance

GTI

Global tilted irradiance

BTI

Direct tilted irradiance

DTI

Diffuse tilted irradiance

PV

PV production

RR

Precipitation

Ta

Air temperature

Td

Dew point

snow

Snow depth

N

Cloud cover

RH

Relative humidity

p

Atmospheric pressure

FF

Wind speed

DD

Wind direction

FX

Wind gusts

sy

Weather symbol

Available Variants

clear sky

horizon shading

Optimize your energy, trade with confidence.

Let's do business together.

To use the Forecast API simply buy Meteonorm API Tokens. Tokens are usable across all Meteonorm products, so you can use the services you need, without a hassle.

Pricing

Endpoint

Tokens per request

/forecast/basic
1
/forecast/precision
5

Bundles

Do you need data for one project or want to try out an API? Bundles are a great way to get started. You buy a set amount of tokens that you can use as you like. And don't worry, you can always buy more.

S

Tokens*
3000
Price (CHF)
90.–
Enough for
3000
Basic requests
— or —
600
Precision requests

M

Tokens*
30 000
Price (CHF)
600.–
Enough for
30 000
Basic requests
— or —
6000
Precision requests

L

Tokens*
100 000
Price (CHF)
1000.–
Enough for
100 000
Basic requests
— or —
20 000
Precision requests

Plans

Do you need data regularly and want to take advantage of more competitive pricing? Our plans renew your set amount of tokens every month. Great value for money.

S

Tokens/month
10 000
Price/year (CHF)
960.–
Enough for
10 000
Basic requests
— or —
2000
Precision requests

M

Tokens/month
100 000
Price/year (CHF)
2400.–
Enough for
100 000
Basic requests
— or —
20 000
Precision requests

L

Tokens/month
1 000 000
Price/year (CHF)
4800.–
Enough for
1 000 000
Basic requests
— or —
200 000
Precision requests

* Tokens are valid for 4 years

If the annual revenue from applications using the Meteonorm API is above 24'000 CHF a custom contract is required.

Custom Offer

Do you need higher volumes of data? Don't see an option that fits your needs?
Feel free to contact us for a custom offer.