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Weather Tools

Weather tools provide real-time weather information and forecasting using OpenWeatherMap API with automatic location detection and intelligent unit selection.

Tool: get_weather

Get current weather conditions for any location. Uses intelligent location detection from client IP when no location is specified.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
locationstring❌Location to get weather for. Uses client IP location if not provided

Location Formats

The tool accepts multiple location formats:

City Names

  • "London" - City only
  • "New York,US" - City with country code
  • "Paris,FR" - International cities

Coordinates

  • "40.7128,-74.0060" - Latitude,longitude format
  • "51.5074,-0.1278" - Decimal degrees

Automatic Detection

  • Empty/no parameter - Uses client IP geolocation

Examples

Current Location Weather

{
  "name": "get_weather",
  "arguments": {}
}

Specific City Weather

{
  "name": "get_weather",
  "arguments": {
    "location": "London"
  }
}

Coordinates Weather

{
  "name": "get_weather",
  "arguments": {
    "location": "40.7128,-74.0060"
  }
}

Return Value

Returns comprehensive weather data in formatted Markdown:

# Current Weather: London, GB
 
**Condition:** Partly Cloudy ⛅  
**Temperature:** 18°C (feels like 17°C)  
**Humidity:** 65%  
**Pressure:** 1013 hPa  
**Wind:** 12 km/h from SW  
**Visibility:** 10 km  
 
**Location:** London (51.5074, -0.1278)  
**Timezone:** Europe/London  
**Last Updated:** 2024-07-19 14:30 UTC

Tool: get_weather_forecast

Get detailed 5-day weather forecast with 3-hour intervals, including both short-term and daily summaries.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
locationstring❌Location to get forecast for. Uses client IP location if not provided

Location Formats

Same formats as get_weather:

  • City names ("Valencia,ES")
  • Coordinates ("39.4676,-0.3771")
  • Auto-detection (no parameter)

Examples

Current Location Forecast

{
  "name": "get_weather_forecast",
  "arguments": {}
}

Specific City Forecast

{
  "name": "get_weather_forecast",
  "arguments": {
    "location": "Valencia,ES"
  }
}

Coordinates Forecast

{
  "name": "get_weather_forecast",
  "arguments": {
    "location": "39.4676,-0.3771"
  }
}

Return Value

Returns detailed forecast data in structured Markdown with two sections:

Next 24 Hours

3-hour interval forecasts with:

  • Time stamps in local timezone
  • Temperature and "feels like" temperature
  • Weather conditions with icons
  • Precipitation probability
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Humidity levels

5-Day Summary

Daily forecasts with:

  • Date and day of week
  • Temperature range (min/max)
  • Dominant weather conditions
  • Precipitation chances
  • Brief descriptions
# Weather Forecast: Valencia, ES
 
## Next 24 Hours
 
**Fri 19 Jul, 15:00** - Partly Cloudy ⛅  
26°C (feels like 28°C) • 10% rain • Wind: 8 km/h NE • Humidity: 58%
 
**Fri 19 Jul, 18:00** - Clear Sky ☀️  
24°C (feels like 25°C) • 0% rain • Wind: 6 km/h E • Humidity: 62%
 
[... more 3-hour intervals ...]
 
## 5-Day Forecast
 
**Friday, Jul 19** - Partly Cloudy ⛅  
26°C / 19°C • 10% chance of rain  
Light winds and comfortable conditions
 
**Saturday, Jul 20** - Sunny ☀️  
28°C / 21°C • 0% chance of rain  
Clear skies throughout the day
 
[... more daily forecasts ...]
 
**Location:** Valencia (39.4676, -0.3771)  
**Timezone:** Europe/Madrid

Automatic Unit Selection

Weather tools automatically select appropriate units based on location:

Metric System (Default)

  • Temperature: Celsius (°C)
  • Speed: Kilometers per hour (km/h)
  • Distance: Kilometers (km)
  • Pressure: Hectopascals (hPa)

Imperial System (US Locations)

  • Temperature: Fahrenheit (°F)
  • Speed: Miles per hour (mph)
  • Distance: Miles (mi)
  • Pressure: Inches of mercury (inHg)

Weather Conditions

The tools provide descriptive weather conditions with appropriate emoji icons:

  • ☀️ Clear Sky / Sunny
  • 🌤️ Few Clouds
  • ⛅ Partly Cloudy
  • ☁️ Overcast
  • 🌦️ Light Rain
  • 🌧️ Rain / Heavy Rain
  • ⛈️ Thunderstorm
  • 🌨️ Snow
  • 🌫️ Fog / Mist
  • 💨 Windy

Error Handling

Weather tools handle various error conditions gracefully:

  • Invalid location: Returns error with suggestion for correct format
  • API key missing: Clear error message with configuration instructions
  • API rate limits: Handles quota exceeded scenarios
  • Service unavailable: Fallback error messages when OpenWeatherMap is down
  • Network issues: Timeout and connectivity error handling

Use Cases

Personal Assistance

  • Daily planning: Check weather before outdoor activities
  • Travel preparation: Weather conditions for destination cities
  • Clothing decisions: Temperature and condition-based outfit selection

Business Applications

  • Event planning: Weather impact assessment for outdoor events
  • Agriculture: Crop planning and irrigation scheduling
  • Logistics: Weather-dependent shipping and delivery planning
  • Retail: Weather-based inventory and marketing decisions

Smart Home Integration

  • Climate control: Automatic heating/cooling adjustments
  • Irrigation systems: Smart watering based on precipitation forecasts
  • Energy management: Solar panel and wind turbine optimization

Data Accuracy

Weather data is sourced from OpenWeatherMap's professional meteorological services:

  • Update frequency: Current weather updated every 10 minutes
  • Forecast accuracy: 5-day forecasts with 3-hour granularity
  • Geographic coverage: Global coverage with local weather stations
  • Historical reliability: Established weather service with high accuracy rates

Related Tools

  • Network Tools - Automatic location detection for weather queries
  • Calculator - Temperature conversion and weather calculations

Privacy & Performance

  • No data storage: Weather queries are not logged or stored
  • Efficient caching: Responses cached briefly to reduce API calls
  • Location privacy: IP-based location detection respects user privacy
  • Fast responses: Optimized API calls with minimal latency