# Weatherbit MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Weatherbit MCP. Get real-time weather, 16-day forecasts, 30 years of historical data, and air quality alerts for any location worldwide. Connect it to your agent to pull accurate meteorological data for travel planning, research, or outdoor operations. It provides AQI scores and severe weather alerts for safety. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_22ot2qxGz5mnfApreJyl5KLZuBxKKtv6M5F4e49V/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** weather-forecast, meteorological-data, air-quality, real-time-weather, climate-data ## Description Imagine you're coordinating a complex logistics route or planning a high-stakes outdoor event. You don't want to keep tabs on three different weather sites just to see if there's rain, wind, or poor air quality. With this Connector, your agent handles the heavy lifting. It can check the current conditions in a city or pull a detailed 10-day hourly forecast for a specific set of coordinates. If you're doing deep-dive research, it can dig into decades of historical data to show you what the climate looked like thirty years ago. It even keeps an eye on severe weather alerts like tornadoes and floods. Because it's part of the Vinkius catalog, you get this data directly into your existing workflow without jumping between tabs. It's about getting the right numbers at the right time so you can make calls based on facts, not guesses. You can ask about the UV index for a beach trip, check the AQI for a city commute, or see if a storm is moving into your area. It turns your AI client into a personal meteorologist that stays on top of the details so you don't have to. For those in agriculture or climate science, the ability to pull 30 years of historical metrics means you can spot trends and plan seasons with much higher confidence. You get the data you need, exactly when you ask for it, in a format that makes sense for your next step. ## Tools ### get_historical_weather Access temperature and precipitation metrics for dates going back 30 years. It's perfect for climate research and agricultural analysis. ### get_air_quality Check AQI scores and pollutant concentrations like PM2.5 and NO2 by coordinates. This is useful for monitoring local environmental health. ### get_current_weather Retrieve full current weather details including feels like temperature and visibility by coordinates. Use this for precise local weather snapshots. ### get_current_weather_by_city Get the current temperature, humidity, and UV index for a specific city name. This helps you quickly check conditions before heading out. ### get_forecast_daily Pull daily high and low temperatures for coordinates up to 16 days out. This is great for planning outdoor events in a specific area. ### get_forecast_daily_by_city Fetch a 16-day daily weather forecast for a city name. Use this to see the weather trends for your upcoming trip. ### get_forecast_hourly Get hour-by-hour weather details including precipitation and wind for coordinates. This helps you see exactly when a storm might hit. ### get_forecast_hourly_by_city Retrieve hourly forecasts for a city name to see upcoming changes. Use it to plan your daily schedule around the weather. ### get_severe_weather Query reports for recent severe weather events like tornadoes or floods in a region. This helps you stay informed about active hazards. ### get_weather_alerts Get active weather warnings including severity levels and affected areas. Use this to stay safe during severe meteorological events. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the weather like in Chicago right now? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Chicago Weather Update * **Temperature:** 22°C (Feels like 20°C) * **Conditions:** Sunny * **Humidity:** 40% * **Wind:** 10 km/h * **UV Index:** 5 (Moderate) It's a clear day with light winds. Great for any outdoor activities. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me a 5-day forecast for New York City. ``` **Response:** ``` ### NYC 5-Day Forecast | Day | High/Low | Condition | Rain % | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Mon | 24°C / 18°C | ☀️ Sunny | 0% | | Tue | 23°C / 17°C | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 10% | | Wed | 20°C / 15°C | 🌧️ Light Rain | 60% | | Thu | 19°C / 14°C | ☁️ Overcast | 40% | | Fri | 21°C / 16°C | ☀️ Sunny | 5% | ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the air quality like in Los Angeles? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Los Angeles Air Quality * **AQI Score:** 45 (Good) * **PM2.5:** 12 μg/m³ * **O3:** 30 ppb **Health Recommendation:** The air quality is currently safe for most outdoor activities. Sensitive groups can continue their usual routines. ``` ## Capabilities ### Get real-time conditions Pull temperature, humidity, and wind data for any city. ### Pull 16-day forecasts Get daily high/low temps and precipitation chances. ### Check hourly updates See hour-by-hour weather changes for specific locations. ### Access historical records Look back 30 years for climate and agricultural data. ### Monitor severe alerts Get active warnings for floods, hail, and tornadoes. ### Check air quality See AQI scores and pollutant levels like PM2.5 and NO2. ## Use Cases ### Logistics Planning A dispatcher asks for severe weather alerts in a shipping corridor to reroute trucks before a storm hits. This prevents delays and keeps the fleet safe. ### Travel Itinerary A traveler checks the 16-day forecast for Tokyo to decide which days to book outdoor sightseeing. It helps them build a more reliable vacation plan. ### Climate Study A researcher pulls 30 years of historical weather data for a specific farm to analyze drought trends. This provides the raw data needed for a scientific paper. ### Health Safety A parent checks the air quality in a city to decide if it's safe for their child to play outside. They get immediate AQI scores and health recommendations. ## Benefits - Stop manual tab switching: Use `get_current_weather_by_city` to see conditions instantly without leaving your chat. This saves you from hunting through multiple websites to find the latest local updates. - Plan for long-term events: Access 16-day forecasts with `get_forecast_daily_by_city` to manage outdoor schedules. You can see precipitation chances and high temperatures well in advance. - Analyze climate trends: Use `get_historical_weather` to pull 30 years of data for research or agriculture. It makes it easy to spot long-term patterns and historical anomalies. - Stay safe from storms: Monitor active warnings with `get_weather_alerts` to get real-time severe weather updates. You can stay informed about floods, hail, and tornadoes in any region. - Check environmental health: Use `get_air_quality` to see AQI and pollutant levels like PM2.5 and NO2 for specific geographic areas. This is vital for anyone monitoring local pollution. - Get precise hourly planning: Use `get_forecast_hourly` to see exactly when rain or wind might hit a specific spot. It gives you the granularity needed for time-sensitive tasks. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get accurate global weather data directly inside your AI chat. 1. Subscribe to the Weatherbit MCP on Vinkius. 2. Add your Weatherbit API key to the configuration. 3. Ask your agent for weather updates or historical data in plain English. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I get weather data for any city with Weatherbit MCP?** Yes, you can get current conditions and forecasts for cities worldwide just by naming them in your request. **How far ahead does the Weatherbit MCP forecast?** It provides daily forecasts for up to 16 days and hourly updates for up to 10 days. **Can I use Weatherbit MCP for climate research?** Yes, it allows you to pull historical weather data going back over 30 years for specific coordinates to analyze long-term trends. **Does Weatherbit MCP include air quality info?** It provides AQI scores along with specific pollutant concentrations like PM2.5, O3, and NO2. **Can I get severe weather warnings with Weatherbit MCP?** Yes, it pulls active alerts for things like floods, hail, and tornadoes in a specific region to keep you informed. **Is Weatherbit MCP good for travel planning?** It's great for checking 16-day forecasts and local air quality before you head to a new destination. **Does Weatherbit MCP provide hourly updates?** Yes, it can retrieve hourly weather details for coordinates to help you plan time-sensitive activities. **How do I get a Weatherbit API key?** Sign up for free at [**weatherbit.io**](https://www.weatherbit.io/account/create). Free tier includes 500 API calls/day. **Can I search by city name?** Yes! Use get_current_weather_by_city or get_forecast_daily_by_city with city name and optional country code (e.g. city='London', country='GB'). **How far ahead can I forecast?** Daily forecast supports up to 16 days ahead. Hourly forecast supports up to 240 hours (10 days). Historical data goes back 30+ years. **Does it include air quality data?** Yes! Use get_air_quality with coordinates to get AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2 and CO concentrations with health recommendations.