Forecast
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
Getting started.
Optimize your energy, trade with confidence.
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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
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.
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.
* 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.