How to get started with Met Office DataPoint
A guide to getting started with Met Office DataPoint
Getting your API key
- Click the 'My Services' link from the support page to view Your DataPoint API key. The API key will be displayed on the screen. Select 'My Account' to view your Application Key.
Getting data
All DataPoint resources have a base URL of http://datapoint.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/ and must be requested with your API key as a query in the format:
http://datapoint.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/{resource}?key={APIkey}
'resource' must be replaced with a keyword from the documentation.
For example, to get a three-hourly five-day forecast for Dunkeswell Aerodrome:
http://datapoint.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/val/wxfcs/all/xml/3840?res=3hourly&key=01234567-89ab-cdef-0123-456789abcdef
Choose products
Go to the DataPoint products page to learn more about the range and details of our products
Guidance and help
To help you make most of the data we have detailed Met Office DataPoint documentation available including Definitions of codes.
Alternatively you can use our consolidated guide to using the Met Office DataPoint API and products : DataPoint API reference.
You can also try asking a question in the DataPoint support group.
If you think there is a problem with the Met Office DataPoint Service, first check the DataPoint notifications page. You can also sign up to receive email service updates for Met Office DataPoint.
If you still believe there is a problem, please complete the website technical fault form.
Met Office Weather DataHub
Met Office Weather DataHub offers an ever-growing selection of weather data and map overlays available via APIs.
Simply take a look at our products for our current listing of weather information.
Using the Met Office Weather DataHub will give you the ability to consume weather data in four dimensions and in near real-time, with a great selection of APIs to reuse within your innovative apps.