Bulk Download

Lower development effort and faster integration of weather data: You do not need to set up API infrastructure in the first place and address the complexity of managing API requests, no need to control the rate of API calls, no need to handle retries, error responses of the API, and no need to further process data once it is downloaded.

Flexibility and convenience: Data are already collected in the format that the user requires. You do not need to aggregate or apply any further processing whatsoever because the data are provided in exactly the format that has been agreed beforehand.

Low risk: Unless the user is covered by our Data Protection Coverage (this feature is available within our Enterprise subscription), handling API incorrectly can cause gaps in data (for example, because of temporary downtime on the user’s side or incorrect format of API requests). In the case of Bulk Download, we can store a number of backup files (e.g. 7-day archive) to ensure that the user is protected against these risks.

Easier for high-intensity usage: While Bulk Download can be used on a small scale, consumption of data at high intensity requires an extra level of care. Throttling can occur on the side of the user if data are not processed correctly or, for example, a network issue relating to network congestion can occur. These problems are irrelevant for this type of data consumption.

Step 1. OpenWeather expert reviews the user’s objective with weather data to define datasets that will need to be collected on behalf of a client (e.g. hourly forecast) and parameters (e.g. temperature, precipitation), set of locations (e.g. stores of a retail chain, ZIP codes of the US, coordinates, etc.), frequency of data collection for all locations (e.g. hourly), and need for a backup archive (e.g. last 7 days).

Step 2. Feedback is exchanged with the user to account for potential edge cases or expected changes. For example, list of locations can change through time (e.g. monthly) which can be accounted for.

Step 3. After specification is defined, sample of the final bulk file is exported for a client and submitted for a review.

Step 4. Once everything is agreed on, the bulk collection process begins. Data collection begins on OpenWeather’s side and the final file can conveniently be delivered through various methods such as uploaded to our servers for direct download; Amazon S3;FTP/SFTP; Email; and other options.

Step 5. OpenWeather team is then maintaining the data collection process and bulk file itself overseeing its updates, formatting, and distribution to ensure that you receive the most current and comprehensive weather information in an efficient and accessible manner.

While this page describes the custom version of this functionality, note that we already collect standard bulk files with pre-defined lists of locations, types of data, and update frequencies. You can review some examples by following this link: Bulk Data Examples.

You are welcome to enquire about free trial options if you would like to experiment with this functionality. Please reach out via info@openweathermap.org.

Depending on the concrete specifications, this functionality can be discussed approximately in the range of our Expert (£1,200/m) and Enterprise (£3,000/m) subscriptions.

These packages are designed for business users and, apart from data itself, also provide access to important service features such as business license (“OpenWeather for Business”), availability (99.9%), high-priority support, and dedicated account manager.

Please reach out to our team via info@openweathermap.org and we will be glad to evaluate your requirements.