weather

What This Skill Does

The Weather skill is designed to provide users with current weather conditions and future forecasts for any specified location. It leverages the powerful and publicly accessible wttr.in service, which offers a wide range of weather information without requiring any API keys. This makes it incredibly easy to integrate and use. Whether you need a quick one-line summary of the weather, detailed current conditions, or a forecast for the next few days or even a week, this skill has you covered. It can also provide specific details like temperature, "feels like" temperature, wind speed, humidity, and precipitation. The skill supports specifying locations by city name, region, or even airport codes, making it versatile for travelers and everyday users alike.

Installation

To install the Weather skill, use the following command in your OpenClaw environment:

clawhub install openclaw/openclaw/skills/weather

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for a variety of common scenarios:

• Daily Weather Checks: Quickly find out the current temperature, conditions, and wind for your location.
• Precipitation Inquiries: Determine if it will rain or snow today, tomorrow, or later in the week.
• Travel Planning: Get a quick overview of expected weather for an upcoming trip.
• Outfit Decisions: Decide what to wear based on the forecasted temperature and conditions.
• Outdoor Activity Planning: Check if the weather is suitable for outdoor events or activities.

Limitations: This skill is not suitable for historical weather data, in-depth climate analysis, severe weather alerts (always refer to official sources for emergencies), or specialized meteorological data like aviation (METAR) or marine weather forecasts.

Example Prompts

Here are some examples of how you can ask OpenClaw for weather information:

1. "What's the temperature and forecast for London tomorrow?"
2. "Will I need an umbrella in New York City today?"
3. "Show me the week-long weather forecast for Tokyo."

Tips & Limitations

• Location Specificity: Always include a location (city, region, or airport code) in your query for accurate results. Examples include London, New York, ORD (for O'Hare International Airport).
• Format Flexibility: While the default output is user-friendly, you can request specific formats, including one-line summaries, detailed conditions, or even JSON output for programmatic use. For example, curl "wttr.in/Paris?format=j1" will provide weather data in JSON format.
• Rate Limiting: Be mindful that the underlying wttr.in service may have rate limits. Avoid making excessive, rapid requests to prevent potential issues.
• No API Key Required: A significant advantage of this skill is that it does not require any API keys or authentication, simplifying its usage.
• Global Coverage: The skill works for most major cities and locations worldwide, offering broad applicability.
• Severe Weather: For critical weather alerts or official warnings, always consult official meteorological services rather than relying solely on this skill.