AccuWeather vs HeWeather (和风天气)
If you need a Weather API that's easy to integrate, go with AccuWeather.
AccuWeather
Weather and forecast data
HeWeather (和风天气)
Chinese weather API — 7-10 day forecast, hourly data, disaster warnings, air quality, lifestyle indices
AccuWeather
- Simple API key authentication
- No HTTPS support
HeWeather (和风天气)
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | AccuWeather | HeWeather (和风天气) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | No | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
HeWeather (和风天气) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.