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Description
Returns the metadata for the latitude/longitude location.
Our patented OnPoint™ system uniquely identifies metadata for every possible latitude/longitude location. This resource is globally available, everywhere there is landmass (except Antartica).
Requires a subscription plan with the “access_points” capability to access this resource.
This resource is not available to free 30-day developer plans. However, metadata for postal codes is available. Please email sales@weathersource.com or call (844) 813-2617 if you need access to this resource.
Resource URL
https://api.weathersource.com/v1/{{api_key}}/points/{{latitude}},{{longitude}}.{{format}}
Resource URL Replacement Parts
{{api_key}} | Your API Key. If you do not have an API key, you may sign up for a free developer account 30-day trial. |
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{{latitude}} | A latitude value (e.g. 38.8552) between -90° and 90°. |
{{longitude}} | A longitude value (e.g. -77.0513) between -180° (West) and 180° (East). |
{{format}} | The desired response format. Allowed formats are:
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Parameters
fields optional |
Set response to a subset of fields within each element. Available field names: Field groups: Allowed Values: Comma separated list of field names Default Value: all |
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Resource Information
API Versions | v1 |
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Rate Limited? | Yes |
Requires Authentication? | Yes |
Response Formats | JSON JSONP CSV |
HTTP Method | GET |
Related Documentation
Example Request
GET https://api.weathersource.com/v1/{{api_key}}/points/38.8552,-77.0513.json?fields=all
{"latitude":"38.8552","longitude":"-77.0513","timezone":"America\/New_York","grid":"North America","bounding_points":[{"onpoint_id":10724391,"latitude":38.844078,"longitude":-77.032291,"distance":1.27940949706,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},{"onpoint_id":10724390,"latitude":38.849922,"longitude":-77.08867,"distance":2.04364956939,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},{"onpoint_id":10725864,"latitude":38.887981,"longitude":-77.024772,"distance":2.67709871127,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},{"onpoint_id":10725863,"latitude":38.893827,"longitude":-77.081174,"distance":3.11541006251,"timezone":"America\/New_York"}]}