MetGIS MAPS API

High-resolution weather layers

Experience a new dimension of data accuracy with the MetGIS Weather Maps API. The high-resolution visualizations of our maps allow you to get a quick, comprehensive overview of a range of weather parameters across smaller or larger regions.

Our Maps API makes it easy to integrate weather data into customers’ information systems and platforms based on the Tile Map Service (TMS) standard. The weather information can thus be placed as a “color layer” over background maps such as Google Maps or OpenStreetMap. In addition to our graphically sophisticated map representations, we also offer the areal weather information in UTFGrid form with numerical values that can be further processed by customers as part of their numerical models.

Area-based visualization of the weather in your platform – worldwide

Resolution up to 30 meters for highest zoom levels

Integration into existing maps (PNG/PBF files, TMS)

Numerical weather values (UTFGrid) available

New! Combined weather maps (cloud cover / rain / snow), snow cover maps.

Excerpt from satisfied customers:

START WEATHER MAP DEMO

AND EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE LEVEL OF DETAIL FOR YOURSELF

Brief explanation:

The demo is started either by clicking on the image or the button. Select the desired weather parameters and map background in the menu on the left-hand side (the three selectable maps are only examples). Use the navigation (top left) to try out the different zoom levels and select the forecast time at the bottom or start the weather animation.

Advantages of the MetGIS MAPS API

Our API offers a resolution of up to 30 meters for the highest zoom levels.

Easily add weather data as layers to existing platforms.

Use our UTF grids for precise weather data in area form, as an alternative to queries via Point API.

Our API also offers overview maps that contain several weather parameters at once (cloud cover, snowfall and rain).

In addition to classic weather maps, additional maps, such as those showing the current snow cover, can also be called up via the Maps API.

FOR PERFECT WEATHER DISPLAY

For example, precipitation forecasts for the following areas:

run-of-river power plants | storage power plants | hydrographic services | snowpack modeling | and many more!

FOR NUMERICAL AREA FORECASTS

For example, on websites and apps with the following topics:

Weather | Tourism | Outdoor & Sports | Agriculture | and many more!

METGIS MAPS API DATA PACKAGES

METGIS WEATHER MAP API – FLEXIBLE DATA PACKAGES FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS

Data packetsSmallStandardProfessional – OptionsEnterprise – Options
Price40,- to 120,- € / month70,- to 180,- € / monthPrice on requestPrice on request
cd4Permitted API callsAn API call corresponds to a 256 x 256 pixel segment (“tile”) of the weather map for a point in time.
per monthup to 5 millionup to 5 millionup to 20 millionup to 500 million (n.a.)
per second2001.0002.0005.000
Forecast period3 days3 daysup to 7 daysup to 10 days
Forecast update (data refresh) 2 x daily2 x daily2 x daily4 x daily
Time resolution of the forecasts3 hrs.3 hrs.1 – 3 hrs.1 – 3 hrs.
Data formatPNG (raster) or PBF (vector format)PNG (raster) or PBF (vector format)PNG, PBF, UTF (numer. grids)PNG, PBF, UTF grids, mbtiles, (TIF), (GeoJSON)
Forecast maps – High ResolutionWorldwideWorldwideWorldwideWorldwide
Combined weather map with clouds, rain and snowfall


(PBF)


(PBF)


(PBF)

Single map air temperature


(PNG)


(PNG)


(PNG)

Individual maps: Amount of precipitation and new snow, wind, cloud cover, sunshine duration


(PNG)


(PNG)

Map snowfall total next 24, 48 and 72 hours.


(PNG)


(PNG)

Forecast maps – Ultra High Resolution (100 m)Central Europe, Pyrenees, Northern ChileAny regions
Combined weather map: clouds, rain and snowfall


(PBF)

Individual maps: air temperature, precipitation, amount of fresh snow, wind, cloud cover, sunshine duration


(PNG)

Map snowfall total next 24, 48 and 72 hours.


(PNG)

Maps with hydrological parameters
Snow cover – Ultra High Resolution (up to 30 m!)Central Europe, Pyrenees, Northern ChileAny regions
Daily
Updated maps: snow cover (yes/no), incl.
Information sources and their topicality


(PBF)

cd4Additional offers
Turnkey graphical solutions incl.
Navigation (Pro+ GUI)
Weather warnings for the whole of Europe
Precipitation radar Germany and surroundings
cd4Services
Server Up_Time99,7 %99,8 %99,9 %99,9 %
SupportE-mail supportE-mail support within 24 hoursE-mail/telephone support within a few hours.Priority Support
Paymentannually or monthlyannually or monthlyannually or monthlyannually or monthly
Caching of weather data at the customernonopossibly by arrangementby arrangement
Number of API keysoneoneoneseveral possible
Type of useNo resaleNo resaleNo resaleby arrangement
MetGIS logo: Mandatory display of our logo linked to the MetGIS homepage when publishing weather dataYesYesby arrangementby arrangement
Ongoing access to query statistics via MetGIS API Monitoring Tool (AMT)YesYesYesYes
Contractual basisGTCGTCGTCGTC or individual agreement

APPLICATION EXAMPLES FOR THE PERFECT WEATHER DISPLAY

USING METGIS MAPS API

Weather websites and apps
Integrate weather maps quickly and easily into your application.

Tourism
Offer your customers a quick overview of the weather conditions in a tourist region.

Outdoor and sport
Plan your tours with a comprehensive weather overview.

Agriculture
Always have an overview of the weather conditions – a decisive factor in agriculture.

NUMERICAL AREA FORECASTS:

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Run-of-river and storage power plants
Optimize your power generation with detailed precipitation forecasts over the catchment areas.

Hydrographic services
Benefit from precise data for forecasts and calculations.

Snow cover modeling
Our API provides the precise weather input for snow cover modeling.

Convince yourself of the advantages of the MetGIS Maps API today and contact us.

Why professionals rely on metgis

Premium weather data: up to 30 m resolution

We combine innovative weather models with precise terrain data. That’s why our forecast quality is so high. And we can prove it. Since 2007. With verification studies on several continents.

 Expert hotline

We don’t hide behind contact forms or chatbots! If you would like to talk to us, simply call us directly. Our meteorologists and IT professionals will be happy to help you on +43 1 890 90 32.

Test without obligation with Developer Key

See the precision of our weather data for yourself. And how easy it is to integrate into your website, app or business application. Follow these steps to test our API for 30 days without obligation.

MetGIS Maps API – FAQ

The MetGIS Tile Map service is a web service, to display digital maps of meteorological data based on “tiles” (“rectangular” sections of maps). Forecasts are presented in excellent form and great detail (less than 100 m resolution) in the form of zoomable forecast maps. 

For sure!
You are welcome to test our API without obligation and convince yourself of the simple integration and impressive presentation of our weather data.
To obtain a Developer API Key, please follow these steps or get in touch with us.

 

For the weather layer we currently offer the following parameters: Temperature, precipitation, new snow (also total amount within the next 24, 48 and 72 hours), sunshine duration, wind, cloud cover and snow cover information. If you require further parameters, please contact us at any time.

An API call enables access to a “weather tile“.
This corresponds to a 256×256 pixel segment of the weather map for a specific point in time.
Depending on the device, a map on the screen consists of approx. 15-20
Tiles.

Our weather layer are currently calculated for the next 72 hours with a time resolution of 3 hours. 

This meets the requirements of most customers. 

We are also happy to calculate longer forecast periods for you.

If you use Point API prediction data for specific points/coordinates, the MetGIS Point API is ideal for you. Historical weather data can be accessed via the Hist API.

You set up a customer account if you order a free API key for developers, but at the latest when you make your first purchase in the webshop.
Your customer account simplifies subsequent purchases, helps you to manage your orders, allows you to reset your password and display retrieval statistics.

With our API Monitoring Tool (access with your customer login) you can see your packages and statistics at a glance.
You will also receive alerts by e-mail before you have used up your ordered API calls.

Contact us

The fastest way to more information

Do you have questions about our services or any other questions, simply fill out the contact form or send us an e-mail.
We also look forward to your call.

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    WEATHER APIs FROM METGIS

    POINT API

    Professional API with ultra-precise weather forecasts for the whole world, accurate to 30m.

    LONG RANGE FORECAST API

    Weather trends and probabilities for the coming months.

    HIST API

    Weather data from the past with extremely high resolution.

    DATA INTEGRATION IS THAT SIMPLE

    MetGIS weather layers are based on TMS (Tile Map Service), an internationally standardized format that enables easy integration into dynamic map applications (websites, apps,…). The data is provided as PNG (raster format), PBF (vector format) and in the form of numerical values (UTFGrid). You can find more information and examples in our documentation.

    Dr. Gerald Spreitzhofer

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    Meteorologe, Entwickler des Designs des MetGIS Prognosesystems
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