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NCDC Climate Data Online Connector for AI agents.

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Fetch historical weather records and climate data from the National Climatic Data Center.

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Why people use NCDC Climate Data Online

NCDC Climate Data Online for Historical Weather Analysis

This Connector puts that entire process into a single chat. Your agent navigates the NCDC API for you, finding the right station and pulling the specific records you need in seconds. You get the numbers you need without ever having to leave your workspace.

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What Vinkius changes

That you get authoritative climate data through a simple chat instead of manual downloads.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Analyzing regional rainfall

    A researcher asks for rainfall in Florida in 2010.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Finding nearby weather sensors

    A user wants to find sensors near Denver.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Comparing climate datasets

    A scientist asks what datasets are available for daily summaries.

Complete set · 10capabilities

The complete NCDC Climate Data Online capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NCDC Climate Data Online.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through NCDC Climate Data Online.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get dataset

    Gets specific dataset details. Use this to understand the scope and coverage of a climate collection.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get station

    Gets specific station details. This provides metadata like station coverage and location info.

  3. 03 Capability

    List data categories

    Lists data categories like temperature and precipitation. Use this to see what types of weather variables are available.

  4. 04 Capability

    List data classes

    Lists data classes like hourly or daily summaries. This helps you choose the right time resolution for your analysis.

Capability set02 / 03

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through NCDC Climate Data Online.

  1. 05 Capability

    List data types

    Lists specific data types like max temperature or snowfall. Use this to check if a specific metric is recorded.

  2. 06 Capability

    List locations

    Lists specific locations like cities or countries. It helps you identify the correct location IDs for your queries.

  3. 07 Capability

    List stations

    Lists weather stations globally. Use this to find the right station for your specific region.

Capability set03 / 03

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through NCDC Climate Data Online.

  1. 08 Capability

    Get climate data

    Retrieves actual climate records. Use this to fetch the specific temperature or precipitation numbers you need.

  2. 09 Capability

    List datasets

    Lists NCDC climate datasets like GHCND and GSOD. Use this to see the full range of available climate collections.

  3. 10 Capability

    List location categories

    Lists location categories like city, state, and country. This helps you filter your data by administrative boundaries.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask NCDC Climate Data Online to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NCDC Climate Data Online from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it NCDC Climate Data Online, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable NCDC Climate Data Online for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work NCDC Climate Data Online can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for researchers, data analysts, and educators who need to pull historical weather data for modeling, reporting, or teaching. It's for the person who is tired of manually scraping government websites for climate trends.

01

Climate Researcher

Pulls historical temperature records for long-term climate modeling.

02

Agricultural Analyst

Analyzes historical rainfall patterns to predict crop yields.

03

Environmental Educator

Finds specific weather station data to create classroom climate projects.

04

Insurance Data Scientist

Gathers historical extreme weather events to model risk.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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NCDC Climate Data Online logo
01 10 capabilities

NCDC Climate Data Online

Access authoritative historical weather and climate data via NCDC. track datasets, stations, and climate records directly from your AI agent.

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02 10 capabilities

NCEI Climate Data Online (NOAA Archive)

Access historical weather and climate data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information archive.

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03 10 capabilities

Meteostat

Access historical weather data and climate statistics from thousands of weather stations and geographic points worldwide.

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NOAA Climate — Historical Weather Records logo
04 5 capabilities

NOAA Climate — Historical Weather Records

Historical climate data from the planet's largest weather archive: GHCN-Daily temperature and precipitation records, monthly and yearly summaries, 30-year climate normals, and station search from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

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05 3 capabilities

Open-Meteo Historical Weather

Unlock 84 years of global weather history (1940–present): temperature, precipitation, wind, and snow data for any coordinate. the ultimate climate research companion.

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06 15 capabilities

Open-Meteo Full Access

The ultimate weather Mega-Server: 15 capabilities covering forecast, historical (84 years), marine, air quality, pollen, climate projections (to 2100), flood, geocoding, and elevation. all in one zero-auth integration.

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Before you connect

Questions about NCDC Climate Data Online.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use NCDC Climate Data Online to get real-time weather?

No, this Connector is designed for accessing historical weather and climate archives. It won't provide live forecasts or current weather alerts.

Does the NCDC Climate Data Online MCP support rainfall data?

Yes, it can retrieve precipitation records. You can ask your agent to find rainfall totals for specific dates and locations.

How do I get the API token for this?

You can get a free NCDC API token directly from the official NOAA website at ncdc.noaa.gov. Once you have it, just add it to your Connector settings.

Can I filter by specific cities?

Yes, you can. The Connector allows you to browse location categories and specific IDs, including cities, states, and countries, to filter your results.

Is this data good for scientific research?

Yes, it provides access to authoritative climate data from the National Climatic Data Center, which is a standard source for climate modeling and environmental studies.

Can I see hourly summaries?

Yes, the Connector supports various data classes, including hourly, daily, and monthly summaries, depending on the dataset and station.

Is the NCDC API Token free?

Yes! You can request a free API token by providing your email address at https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/token.

What is the GHCND dataset?

GHCND stands for Global Historical Climatology Network - Daily. It is one of the most popular datasets, providing daily climate summaries (temperature, precipitation, etc.) from stations around the world.

How far back does the data go?

NCDC archives contain data dating back to the 18th century for some locations, though the availability varies significantly by station and dataset.

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