Top UV Index Real-Time and Forecasted API alternatives in 2025

Top UV Index Real-Time and Forecasted API Alternatives in 2025

UV Index Real-Time and Forecasted API is a popular choice, but there are several alternatives worth considering in 2025. This blog post will explore the best alternatives to the UV Index API, detailing their features, capabilities, pricing, pros and cons, ideal use cases, and how they differ from the UV Index API.

1. UV Index Real-Time and Forecasted API

UV Index Real-Time and Forecasted API provides real-time and forecasted UV index data for any location worldwide. It is designed to help users understand the intensity of UV radiation, which is crucial for sun safety and health.

Key Features and Capabilities

• UV Index Real-Time: This feature allows users to retrieve the current UV index by simply passing the latitude and longitude of the desired location. All times are expressed in UTC.

{"result":{"uv":8.8844,"uv_time":"2022-10-12T18:18:18.886Z","uv_max":9.3573,"uv_max_time":"2022-10-12T17:35:56.449Z","ozone":285.7,"ozone_time":"2022-06-02T12:05:13.749Z","safe_exposure_time":{"st1":19,"st2":23,"st3":30,"st4":38,"st5":60,"st6":113},"sun_info":{"sun_times":{"solarNoon":"2022-10-12T17:35:56.449Z","nadir":"2022-10-12T05:35:56.449Z","sunrise":"2022-10-12T11:43:37.526Z","sunset":"2022-10-12T23:28:15.371Z","sunriseEnd":"2022-10-12T11:45:55.477Z","sunsetStart":"2022-10-12T23:25:57.421Z","dawn":"2022-10-12T11:21:23.292Z","dusk":"2022-10-12T23:50:29.605Z","nauticalDawn":"2022-10-12T10:55:39.424Z","nauticalDusk":"2022-10-13T00:16:13.473Z","nightEnd":"2022-10-12T10:29:59.183Z","night":"2022-10-13T00:41:53.714Z","goldenHourEnd":"2022-10-12T12:13:11.709Z","goldenHour":"2022-10-12T22:58:41.188Z"},"sun_position":{"azimuth":0.37898939830176526,"altitude":1.0469926114702273}}}}

• UV Index Forecasted Hourly: Users can obtain hourly forecasts of the UV index for specific locations, allowing for better planning and sun safety measures.

{"result":[{"uv":0,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T11:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":-1.9979482638770827,"altitude":-0.011426987157720857}},{"uv":0.3389,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T12:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":-1.9143489203019375,"altitude":0.21554058846390795}},{"uv":1.4717,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T13:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":-1.847156646774205,"altitude":0.4487659395121431}},{"uv":3.8922,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T14:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":-1.7927337294902674,"altitude":0.6860918389195284}},{"uv":7.126,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T15:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":-1.7508148681222828,"altitude":0.9260641118003088}},{"uv":10.0693,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T16:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":-1.729411106267307,"altitude":1.1675313850872888}},{"uv":12.2284,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T17:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":-1.7991156886324384,"altitude":1.4085887791687823}},{"uv":12.5479,"uv_time":"2024-07-07T18:14:24.387Z","sun_position":{"azimuth":1.9471350357388102,"altitude":1.649646172250236}}]}

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Accurate real-time data, comprehensive sun information, and customizable requests based on geographic coordinates.
• Cons: Limited to UV index data; users may need additional APIs for comprehensive weather information.

Ideal Use Cases

How It Differs from Alternatives

UV Index Real-Time and Forecasted API? Try the API playground to experiment with requests.

2. Air Quality Index API

Air Quality Index API provides current, historical, and forecasted air quality data for any location worldwide. This API is essential for applications that need to monitor air pollution levels and their impact on health.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Current Air Quality: Retrieve the current air quality status of a city or state by passing the geographic coordinates.

{"status":200,"success":true,"date":"2023-10-25","AirQuality":{"AirPollutionLevel":"Good","AirQualityIndex":"28 US AQI","MainPollutant":"PM2.5"},"Pollutants":{"PM25":{"Concentration":"6.8\u00b5g/m\u00b3"},"PM10":{"Concentration":"29.3\u00b5g/m\u00b3"}}}

• Air Quality Forecast: This feature allows users to retrieve forecasted air quality data for a given location, helping to plan outdoor activities based on air quality.

{"status":200,"success":true,"data":{"Sunday, Oct 22":{"PollutionLevel":"Good","AQI":"49","Weather":{"Temperature":"82.4°  77°","Wind":"Wind rotating 65 degree 13.4 mp/h"}},"Monday, Oct 23":{"PollutionLevel":"Good","AQI":"35","Weather":{"Temperature":"78.8°  78.8°","Wind":"Wind rotating 58 degree 22.4 mp/h"}}}}

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Comprehensive air quality data, including historical and forecasted information, which is crucial for public health advisories.
• Cons: Limited to air quality data; users may need additional APIs for weather conditions.

Ideal Use Cases

How It Differs from UV Index API

Air Quality Index API? View the integration guide for step-by-step instructions.

3. Weather Forecast API

Weather Forecast API offers access to a wide range of weather data, including current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and historical weather data. This API is particularly useful for developers looking to integrate comprehensive weather information into their applications.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Get Weather by City: Users can retrieve weather data by simply providing a city name.

{"coord":{"lon":-89.1028,"lat":30.438},"weather":[{"id":800,"main":"Clear","description":"clear sky","icon":"01n"}],"base":"stations","main":{"temp":53.69,"feels_like":50.31,"temp_min":47.64,"temp_max":55.38,"pressure":1011,"humidity":33},"visibility":10000,"wind":{"speed":10.36,"deg":310},"clouds":{"all":0},"dt":1705116489,"sys":{"type":1,"id":4248,"country":"US","sunrise":1705064049,"sunset":1705101271},"timezone":-21600,"id":4429197,"name":"Landon","cod":200}

• Get Weather by Longitude and Latitude: This feature allows users to obtain weather data by providing geographic coordinates.

{"coord":{"lon":-89.102,"lat":30.43},"weather":[{"id":800,"main":"Clear","description":"clear sky","icon":"01d"}],"base":"stations","main":{"temp":307.89,"feels_like":313.21,"temp_min":307.04,"temp_max":309.09,"pressure":1016,"humidity":50},"visibility":10000,"wind":{"speed":4.12,"deg":190},"clouds":{"all":0},"dt":1691001805,"sys":{"type":2,"id":2003455,"country":"US","sunrise":1690974904,"sunset":1691023811},"timezone":-18000,"id":4450687,"name":"West Gulfport","cod":200}

• Get Weather Forecast: Users can retrieve a 5-day weather forecast by providing latitude and longitude.

{"cod":"200","message":0,"cnt":40,"list":[{"dt":1737450000,"main":{"temp":273.77,"feels_like":268.44,"temp_min":272.66,"temp_max":273.77,"pressure":1032,"sea_level":1032,"grnd_level":1030,"humidity":34,"temp_kf":1.11},"weather":[{"id":804,"main":"Clouds","description":"overcast clouds","icon":"04n"}],"clouds":{"all":100},"wind":{"speed":6.09,"deg":26,"gust":10.97},"visibility":10000,"pop":0,"sys":{"pod":"n"},"dt_txt":"2025-01-21 09:00:00"}]}

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Comprehensive weather data, including current conditions and forecasts, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Cons: May require additional APIs for specialized data like UV index or air quality.

Ideal Use Cases

How It Differs from UV Index API

Weather Forecast API? Try the API playground to experiment with requests.

4. Yahoo Weather Information API

Yahoo Weather Information API delivers accurate weather data, including current conditions and forecasts, making it a reliable choice for developers needing weather information.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Weather by City: Users can retrieve weather data by specifying the name of a city and the desired temperature unit (Fahrenheit or Celsius).

{"location":{"city":"Sunnyvale","woeid":2502265,"country":"United States","lat":37.371609,"long":-122.038254,"timezone_id":"America/Los_Angeles"},"current_observation":{"pubDate":1696006274,"wind":{"chill":68,"direction":"SSE","speed":2},"atmosphere":{"humidity":75,"visibility":9.01,"pressure":1011.9},"astronomy":{"sunrise":"7:02 AM","sunset":"6:55 PM"},"condition":{"temperature":65,"text":"Cloudy","code":26}}}

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Reliable data from trusted sources, easy integration, and comprehensive weather information.
• Cons: Limited customization options compared to other APIs.

Ideal Use Cases

How It Differs from UV Index API

Yahoo Weather Information API integration? Read our technical guides for implementation tips.

Conclusion

UV Index Real-Time and Forecasted API is a strong choice for developers needing UV index data, the alternatives discussed offer valuable features that may better suit specific needs. The Air Quality Index API is ideal for applications focused on environmental health, while the Weather Forecast API provides comprehensive weather data. The Yahoo Weather Information API is also a reliable option for those seeking accurate weather information. Depending on your specific requirements, one of these alternatives may be the best fit for your application in 2025.