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Q: What weather data does the OpenWeatherMap node return?

The node returns current temperature, feels-like temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction, cloud coverage percentage, visibility, weather description (like "light rain" or "clear sky"), and sunrise/sunset times. For Australian locations, temperatures come in Celsius when you set the units to metric.

Q: Can I get weather forecasts or just current conditions?

The n8n OpenWeatherMap node focuses on current weather data. For forecast data (hourly or daily predictions), you can use the HTTP Request node to call OpenWeatherMap's forecast API endpoints directly using your API key. This gives you access to the full API including 5-day/3-hour forecasts.

Q: How do I set up the OpenWeatherMap API key?

You sign up at openweathermap.org and get a free API key. The free tier gives you current weather data with a limit of 60 calls per minute, which is more than enough for most automation use cases. You add this API key as a credential in n8n, and the OpenWeatherMap node uses it for all requests.

Q: Can I use weather data to trigger conditional actions in my workflow?

Yes, that is the primary use case. After the OpenWeatherMap node fetches the data, you add an IF node to check conditions: "if temperature > 38" or "if weather description contains rain". Each branch can trigger different actions like sending SMS alerts, updating a dashboard, or pausing outdoor job schedules.

Q: Is OpenWeatherMap suitable for Australian weather data?

OpenWeatherMap covers Australian locations, and we have used it in combination with Bureau of Meteorology data for local accuracy. For broad weather triggers (temperature thresholds, rain detection, wind alerts), OpenWeatherMap works well. For highly specific Australian forecast data, you may want to supplement it with BOM's API.

Q: Can Osher build weather-driven automation for my business?

Yes. We have built weather data pipelines for insurance, logistics, and field services clients. Whether you need storm alerts for outdoor crews, temperature monitoring for cold chain compliance, or weather-based scheduling adjustments, our n8n consultants can design and deploy the workflow.

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About OpenWeatherMap

OpenWeatherMap is a weather data API that provides current conditions, forecasts, and historical weather data for locations worldwide. In n8n, the OpenWeatherMap node lets you pull weather data directly into your automation workflows, so you can build processes that react to real-world weather conditions.

Businesses that depend on weather (agriculture, logistics, construction, outdoor events, insurance, energy) often need weather data to feed into their operational decisions. The problem is that checking weather manually and then adjusting schedules, alerts, or processes is slow and error-prone. The OpenWeatherMap node automates this by fetching weather data on a schedule or on demand and feeding it into your workflow logic.

The node can retrieve current weather by city name, coordinates, or zip code. It returns temperature, humidity, wind speed, precipitation, weather descriptions, and cloud coverage as structured data. You can use IF nodes downstream to branch your workflow based on conditions: send a storm warning if wind exceeds a threshold, reschedule outdoor work if rain is forecast, or log temperature data for compliance reporting.

At Osher, we have direct experience building weather-driven automation. We built a weather data pipeline for an insurance tech company that processed weather data from the Bureau of Meteorology using n8n. Our data processing team builds similar workflows that turn weather APIs into operational triggers for Australian businesses.

OpenWeatherMap FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how OpenWeatherMap consultants can help with integration and implementation

What weather data does the OpenWeatherMap node return?

Can I get weather forecasts or just current conditions?

How do I set up the OpenWeatherMap API key?

Can I use weather data to trigger conditional actions in my workflow?

Is OpenWeatherMap suitable for Australian weather data?

Can Osher build weather-driven automation for my business?

How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement OpenWeatherMap

As OpenWeatherMap consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate OpenWeatherMap with integrate and automate 800+ tools.

Step 1

Process Audit

We review how weather currently affects your operations: which decisions depend on conditions, who checks the forecast and how often, and what actions are taken when weather changes. This identifies the manual weather-monitoring steps that automation can replace.

Step 2

Identify Automation Opportunities

We map out specific weather-triggered actions your business needs: alerting field teams about approaching storms, adjusting delivery schedules when temperatures exceed thresholds, logging weather conditions for insurance compliance, or pausing outdoor work orders during severe weather.

Step 3

Design Workflows

We design n8n workflows that use the OpenWeatherMap node to fetch conditions for your specific locations, then route data through IF nodes for conditional logic. Workflow designs include the exact threshold values, alert channels, and fallback actions for each weather scenario.

Step 4

Implementation

We set up the OpenWeatherMap API credentials, configure location lookups (city names or GPS coordinates for your sites), build the conditional logic, and connect alert channels (Slack, email, SMS). We test with current weather data to verify thresholds trigger correctly.

Step 5

Quality Assurance Review

We test the workflow under different weather scenarios by simulating data for edge conditions: extreme temperatures, zero visibility, heavy rain, and high wind speeds. We verify that alerts fire correctly, that no false positives occur during normal conditions, and that the API rate limits are respected.

Step 6

Support and Maintenance

We monitor the workflow for API connectivity issues, update threshold values as your operational needs change (for example, seasonal adjustments), and adjust location lookups if you add new sites. We also track OpenWeatherMap API changes and update the node configuration when needed.

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