🌦️ Weekly Weather MCP Server Overview
Title
Weekly Weather MCP Server – A weather forecast server providing 8-day global forecasts and current conditions using OpenWeatherMap's One Call API 3.0.
How to Use
- Get an API Key: Register on OpenWeatherMap and subscribe to the free One Call API 3.0 plan.
- Set Up the Server: Clone the repo, install dependencies, and run the server with your API key (via environment variables or direct input).
- Integrate with MCP Clients: Configure in tools like Claude Desktop or Cursor using JSON settings.
- Query Weather Data: Use
get_weather
for detailed forecasts or get_current_weather
for real-time conditions.
Key Features
- 🌍 Global Coverage: Query weather for any location worldwide.
- 📅 8-Day Forecasts: Includes morning, afternoon, and evening data points.
- 🌦️ Detailed Metrics: Temperature, humidity, wind speed, precipitation probability, and more.
- ⏰ Time Zone Support: Adjust forecasts to local time zones.
- 🚀 Easy Setup: No config file needed—API key can be passed via env vars or parameters.
Use Cases
- Outdoor Planning: Find the best days for running, gardening, or flying a kite.
- Travel Prep: Check weather conditions for upcoming trips.
- Home Maintenance: Decide when to mow the lawn or water plants based on rain forecasts.
- Quick Checks: Get real-time weather updates for any city.
Example Queries
- "What’s the weather in Tokyo right now?"
- "When’s the best day this week for a picnic in Paris?"
- "Will it rain in New York over the weekend?"
Built as an upgrade to Zippland’s original project, this server enhances forecasts with full-week insights and time-specific data.
Note: Free tier allows 1,000 daily API calls. Set usage caps to avoid charges.