AQICN vs HeWeather (和风天气)
If you need a Weather API that's easy to integrate, go with AQICN.
HeWeather (和风天气)
Chinese weather API — 7-10 day forecast, hourly data, disaster warnings, air quality, lifestyle indices
AQICN
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
HeWeather (和风天气)
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | AQICN | HeWeather (和风天气) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | 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. AQICN supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.