How do I get weather for a specific city?

First use `search_location` with the city name (e.g. 'Tokyo') to find its AccuWeather location key. Then use that key with `get_current_conditions` for current weather, `get_daily_forecast` for the forecast, or `get_hourly_forecast` for hour-by-hour details.

What's the difference between daily and hourly forecasts?

Daily forecasts (1-15 days) give you one summary per day with high/low temperatures and overall conditions. Hourly forecasts (12-120 hours) give you weather for each individual hour — perfect for knowing exactly when rain will start, when temperatures peak, or the best time for outdoor activities. Use hourly for precise timing, daily for general planning.

Can I get severe weather alerts?

Yes. Use the `get_weather_alarms` tool with a location key to check for active severe weather alerts. This includes hurricanes, tornadoes, flood warnings, heat advisories, winter storm warnings, and more. Returns empty if no active alarms. Essential for emergency preparedness and travel safety decisions.

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About AccuWeather MCP Server

Access AccuWeather's superior weather forecasting — the industry standard used by enterprises worldwide for accurate, localized weather data. Connect AccuWeather to your AI agent to get current conditions, daily and hourly forecasts, severe weather alarms, and activity planning indices for any location on Earth — all through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns AccuWeather into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from AccuWeather and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Current Conditions — Get real-time temperature, RealFeel, humidity, wind, UV index, and visibility for any city.
Daily Forecasts — Retrieve 1 to 15-day forecasts with high/low temperatures, precipitation probability, and sunrise/sunset times.
Hourly Forecasts — Get hour-by-hour weather for up to 120 hours (5 days) for precise planning.
Weather Alarms — Monitor active severe weather alerts including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat advisories.
Activity Indices — Get recommendations for outdoor activities, UV exposure, running, golf, fishing, and more.
Location Search — Find any city, town, or place worldwide and get its weather.
Metric Units — All data returned in Celsius, km/h, and kilometers for international use.

The AccuWeather MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect AccuWeather to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the AccuWeather MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using AccuWeather

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using AccuWeather, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the AccuWeather MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with AccuWeather through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

AccuWeather + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the AccuWeather MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

AccuWeather MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect AccuWeather to Cursor via MCP:

get_current_conditions

Returns temperature (metric), weather text (e.g. "Partly sunny"), RealFeel temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, UV index, visibility, cloud cover, and precipitation. Essential for instant weather checks. Use get_location_by_key first to find the correct location key. Get current weather conditions for a location

get_current_conditions_metric

Returns temperature in Celsius, wind in km/h, visibility in kilometers. Includes RealFeel temperature, humidity, UV index, wind gusts, and precipitation data. Use for international audiences or scientific analysis. Get current weather conditions with detailed metric values

get_daily_forecast

Each day includes high and low temperatures, weather conditions, precipitation probability, wind speed, UV index, sunrise/sunset times, and air quality information. Returns data in metric units (Celsius, km/h). Essential for trip planning, event scheduling, and agricultural decisions. Use 5 days for standard weekly forecasts. Get daily weather forecast for a location

get_extended_forecast

While forecasts beyond 7-10 days have lower accuracy, this is useful for event planning, travel preparation, and agricultural scheduling. Each day includes high/low temperatures, precipitation probability, and general conditions. Use for planning events 2 weeks in advance. Get 15-day extended weather forecast

get_hourly_forecast

Each hour includes temperature, weather icon, precipitation probability, wind speed and direction, and cloud cover. Essential for detailed planning — knowing exactly when rain will start, when temperatures peak, or when conditions are safe for outdoor activities. Returns data in metric units. Use 24 hours for tomorrow planning. Get hourly weather forecast for a location

get_index_groups

This helps you understand what types of indices are available (outdoor activities, health, home & garden, etc.) before querying specific indices for a location. Use this to discover what activity planning indices are supported. Get available index groups and categories

get_location_by_key

Returns the city name, country, region, timezone, coordinates, elevation, and administrative area. Use this to verify you have the correct location before making weather queries. Get detailed information about a location by its AccuWeather key

get_weather_alarms

Includes severe weather alerts such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flood warnings, heat advisories, and winter storm warnings. Each alarm includes severity level, description, start and end times, and source. Essential for safety planning, emergency preparedness, and travel decisions. Returns empty if no active alarms. Get active weather alarms and warnings for a location

get_weather_indices

Includes indices for outdoor activity suitability, flight delay probability, UV exposure, running, hiking, golf, fishing, lawn mowing, composting, and more. Each index includes a numeric value, category (e.g. "Excellent", "Poor", "Good"), and descriptive text. Essential for activity planning, health advisories, and lifestyle decisions. Get weather indices (outdoor activity, flight, UV, etc.) for a location

search_location

The location key is required for other weather queries. Returns matching locations with their keys, country, region, and coordinates. Use this as the first step before any weather query. For example, search for "New York" to find the correct location key for New York City. Supports partial matching and returns multiple results. Search for a location by name to get its AccuWeather location key

Example Prompts for AccuWeather in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with AccuWeather immediately.

"What's the weather like in Tokyo right now?"

"Give me the 5-day forecast for Paris, France."

"Are there any severe weather alerts for Miami right now?"

Troubleshooting AccuWeather MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting AccuWeather to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

AccuWeather + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating AccuWeather MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.