RainViewer
FreeLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Animated precipitation radar map tiles and forecast overlays from 1,200+ radar stations worldwide.
Example request
curl 'https://api.rainviewer.com/public/weather-maps.json'
Free tier, in plain English
No key needed and no published call cap for personal or educational use; the provider asks larger/commercial users to get in touch.
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