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Our precipitation forecast is more accurate than Apple Weather and AccuWeather. The only API that uses machine learning to normalize and extrapolate data from satellites and meteo radars.

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Temporal resolution

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Radar + satellite + crowdsourced data
ML data cleaning and predictions
Minute-by-minute forecast for 4 hours ahead
Temporal resolution:
1 minute
Updates every
10 minutes
Spatial resolution:
1 sqkm
Get forecast by geometry or address
API polling or webhooks
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Features

World-best nowcast performance
Outperforms leading providers by F1-score and accuracy in most developed countries.
Wide geographical coverage
Covers the entire developed world. Global coverage beyond radar reach is coming soon thanks to our unique technology.
Best price on the market
Lowest cost in the industry – free trial without talking to sales, no forced subscription packages, no annual commitments.
4-hour nowcast lead time
One of the longest nowcasts in the industry. A 24-hour nowcast is in development, enabled by proprietary technology.
Temporal resolution:
1 minute
Precipitation forecasts are generated at 1-minute intervals, giving ultra-fine-grained insight into minute-by-minute changes—an industry-leading capability.
Narrowest spatial resolution: 1 sqkm
High-resolution forecasting with 1 km² granularity. Even 250 m² precision is available regionally by request.
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Pricing plans

Pay as you get forecasts. 
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Radar + satellite + crowdsourced data
  • 1000 requests per month
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  • Send point, route, polygon or address
  • Time, type and intensity of precipitation
  • Dedicated support engineer
  • Forecast for 2 hours
  • 1-minute temporal resolution
  • Updates every 10 minutes
  • 1 sq. km spatial resolution
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Pay-as-you-go self-service precipitation forecasts
  • Poll REST API whenever you need
  • Send point, route, polygon or address
  • Time, type and intensity of precipitation
  • Email support
  • Forecast for 2 hours
  • 1-minute temporal resolution
  • Updates every 10 minutes
  • 1 sq. km spatial resolution
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    Minute-by-Minute Forecast API

    from $0.5/1K calls

    Get hyperlocal, minute-by-minute precipitation forecast
    for 4 hours with high accuracy

    • Global coverage
    • Time, type and intensity of precipitation
    • 1 sq. km spatial resolution
    • 1-minute temporal resolution
    • Minute-by-minute forecast
      for 4 hours
    • Updates every 10 minutes
    • Email support
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    Weather Map Tiles API

    from $0.5/1K calls

    Customize weather map tiles for real-time precipitation
    insights at 1 km resolution

    • Global coverage
    • Forecast precipitation tiles up to 4 hours
    • 1 sq. km spatial resolution
    • Updates every 10 minutes
    • Email support
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    Enterprise

    Custom

    Forecast delivery methods & white-glove service tailored to your case

    • Custom forecast delivery
    • Higher reliability & SLA
    • Custom data layers & integrations
    • Historical & predictive insights
    • Expanded coverage
    • Consulting & dedicated support
    • On-premise or private cloud deployment
    • Dedicated support specialist
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    Our products

    What's the product you want?

    Minute-by-Minute Forecast API

    from $0.5/1K calls

    Get hyperlocal, minute-by-minute precipitation forecast
    for 4 hours with high accuracy

    • Global coverage
    • Time, type and intensity of precipitation
    • 1 sq. km spatial resolution
    • 1-minute temporal resolution
    • Minute-by-minute forecast for 4 hours
    • Updates every 10 minutes
    • Email support
    Start now for freeTalk to us

    Weather Map Tiles API

    from $0.5/1K calls

    Customize weather map tiles for real-time precipitation
    insights at 1 km resolution

    • Global coverage
    • Forecast precipitation tiles up to 4 hours
    • 1 sq. km spatial resolution
    • Updates every 10 minutes
    • Email support
    Start now for freeTalk to us

    Enterprise

    Custom

    Forecast delivery methods & white-glove service tailored to your case

    • Custom forecast delivery
    • Higher reliability & SLA
    • Custom data layers & integrations
    • Historical & predictive insights
    • Expanded coverage
    • Consulting & dedicated support
    • On-premise or private cloud deployment
    • Dedicated support specialist
    Talk to us

    Industry Solutions

    Logistics & Mobility

    Weather intelligence helps optimize routes and delivery schedules by anticipating storms or hazards. By avoiding dangerous conditions, companies reduce delays and accidents, ensuring goods and passengers get to destinations safely and on time.

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    Sports & Wellness

    Sports and wellness activities benefit from weather insights that help schedule outdoor events and training at the best times. Advance forecasts and alerts help athletes and fitness enthusiasts avoid extreme conditions and stay safe.

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    Agriculture & Forestry

    Farmers and foresters use weather intelligence to plan planting, irrigation, and harvesting for optimal yields. Early warnings for frost, drought, or wildfires enable them to protect crops and forests.

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    Travel & Tourism

    Travel and tourism operators use weather intelligence to enhance trip planning and traveler experiences. Anticipating weather changes allows them to adjust itineraries, inform guests about conditions, and ensure safety during tours and outdoor activities.

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    Energy & Utilities

    Energy and utility companies rely on weather intelligence to forecast energy demand and manage power generation. Utilities also use advanced weather alerts to protect the grid and schedule maintenance before storms hit.

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    Media & Broadcasting

    Media and broadcasting outlets leverage weather intelligence to deliver timely forecasts and keep the public informed. It helps news teams plan storm coverage and tailor content to local weather conditions to engage viewers.

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    Retail & E-commerce

    Retail and e-commerce businesses leverage weather data to anticipate consumer demand and adjust inventory and promotions accordingly. They also use forecasts to fine-tune supply chain operations, ensuring products are available when and where they are needed.

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    Financial Services

    Financial services firms use weather intelligence to assess risk and guide decision-making. Insurers can anticipate weather-related claims and adjust coverage, while investors analyze weather trends to forecast commodity prices and market impacts.

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    Aviation & Aerospace

    Aviation and aerospace organizations rely on weather intelligence for safe, efficient operations. Real-time forecasts help airlines avoid turbulence and storms to minimize delays, while drone operators and space mission planners schedule around favorable weather windows.

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    Emergency & Safety

    Emergency and public safety agencies use weather intelligence to improve disaster preparedness and response. Advance warnings help them coordinate evacuations, deploy first responders, and issue life-saving weather alerts to communities.

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    Construction & Infrastructure

    Construction projects use weather intelligence to schedule work around rain, heat, or cold and avoid weather-related delays. Infrastructure managers also rely on forecasts to plan maintenance and protect critical assets from storms or floods.

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    Maritime & Fishing

    Maritime and fishing industries depend on weather intelligence for safe, efficient operations. Shipping companies use marine forecasts to avoid storms and rough seas, while fisheries plan around weather for better catches and crew safety.

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    Ridesharing and same-day delivery

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      Anticipate high demand & reposition fleet
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      Price trips fairly so drivers do not leave
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      Notify customers about precipitation so weather does not impact their UX
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    Restaurant delivery &
quick-commerce

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      Avoid accepting too many orders for your fleet to handle
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      Improve ETA accuracy to manage customers expectations
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      Keep customer support costs in check
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    Aviation

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      Avoid premature boarding of planes
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      Decrease costly downtime when equipment breaks down or unavailable
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    Agriculture

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      Predict yields with accumulated amount of rain
      for each field
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      Optimize fertilization, plowing, sowing and harvest schedules
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      Cover crops in time to avoid hail
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    Solar energy

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      Get grid demand forecast based on precipitation
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      Predict output of your network
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      Minimize energy losses due to avoidable downtime
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    // Request
curl --request GET
--url 'https://api.rainbow.ai/v1/forecast?location=paris&token=XXX'
--header 'accept: application/json'

// Response
{
  "data": {
    "timestamp": "2025-03-11T13:57:43+00:00",
    "forecats": {
      "temperature": 13,
      "feelsLike": 15,
      "dewPoint": -0.19,
      "AQI": 31,
      "humidity": 84,
      "uvIndex": 0
    }
  },
  "location": {
    "lat": 48.864716,
    "lon": 2.349014
  }
}
    // Request
curl --request GET
--url 'https://api.rainbow.ai/v1/forecast?location=paris&token=XXX'
--header 'accept: application/json'

// Response
{
  "data": {
    "timestamp": "2025-03-11T13:57:43+00:00",
    "forecats": {
      "temperature": 13,
      "feelsLike": 15,
      "dewPoint": -0.19,
      "AQI": 31,
      "humidity": 84,
      "uvIndex": 0
    }
  },
  "location": {
    "lat": 48.864716,
    "lon": 2.349014
  }
}
    // Request
curl --request GET
--url 'https://api.rainbow.ai/v1/forecast?location=paris&token=XXX'
--header 'accept: application/json'

// Response
{
  "data": {
    "timestamp": "2025-03-11T13:57:43+00:00",
    "forecats": {
      "temperature": 13,
      "feelsLike": 15,
      "dewPoint": -0.19,
      "AQI": 31,
      "humidity": 84,
      "uvIndex": 0
    }
  },
  "location": {
    "lat": 48.864716,
    "lon": 2.349014
  }
}
    // Request
curl --request GET
--url 'https://api.rainbow.ai/v1/forecast?location=paris&token=XXX'
--header 'accept: application/json'

// Response
{
  "data": {
    "timestamp": "2025-03-11T13:57:43+00:00",
    "forecats": {
      "temperature": 13,
      "feelsLike": 15,
      "dewPoint": -0.19,
      "AQI": 31,
      "humidity": 84,
      "uvIndex": 0
    }
  },
  "location": {
    "lat": 48.864716,
    "lon": 2.349014
  }
}
    // Request
curl --request GET
--url 'https://api.rainbow.ai/v1/forecast?location=paris&token=XXX'
--header 'accept: application/json'

// Response
{
  "data": {
    "timestamp": "2025-03-11T13:57:43+00:00",
    "forecats": {
      "temperature": 13,
      "feelsLike": 15,
      "dewPoint": -0.19,
      "AQI": 31,
      "humidity": 84,
      "uvIndex": 0
    }
  },
  "location": {
    "lat": 48.864716,
    "lon": 2.349014
  }
}
    // Request
curl --request GET
--url 'https://api.rainbow.ai/v1/forecast?location=paris&token=XXX'
--header 'accept: application/json'

// Response
{
  "data": {
    "timestamp": "2025-03-11T13:57:43+00:00",
    "forecats": {
      "temperature": 13,
      "feelsLike": 15,
      "dewPoint": -0.19,
      "AQI": 31,
      "humidity": 84,
      "uvIndex": 0
    }
  },
  "location": {
    "lat": 48.864716,
    "lon": 2.349014
  }
}
    // Request
curl --request GET
--url 'https://api.rainbow.ai/v1/forecast?location=paris&token=XXX'
--header 'accept: application/json'

// Response
{
  "data": {
    "timestamp": "2025-03-11T13:57:43+00:00",
    "forecats": {
      "temperature": 13,
      "feelsLike": 15,
      "dewPoint": -0.19,
      "AQI": 31,
      "humidity": 84,
      "uvIndex": 0
    }
  },
  "location": {
    "lat": 48.864716,
    "lon": 2.349014
  }
}

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