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AQICN

AQICN

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Air Quality Index Data for over 1000 cities

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Covers over 1000 cities worldwide

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First check

Sign up to obtain an API key. Use the key to authenticate requests to access air quality data.

Auth
api_key
CORS
No
HTTPS
Yes
Signup
Required
Latency
893 ms
Protocol
REST
Pricing
free

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Probes: 30Uptime: 97%Avg latency: 982ms
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About this API

The AQICN API provides access to air quality index data for over 1000 cities worldwide. It is designed for developers who want to integrate real-time and historical air pollution information into their applications, websites, or services. The data can help users monitor environmental conditions and make informed decisions related to health and outdoor activities.

This API is relevant for weather apps, environmental monitoring tools, and public health platforms. By offering a broad city coverage and straightforward API key authentication, it allows developers to easily incorporate accurate air quality metrics into their projects. The API focuses on delivering essential air quality information without additional complexity.

Overall, AQICN serves as a reliable source for air pollution data, supporting various use cases from simple display widgets to more complex alerting systems based on air quality thresholds.

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What you can build

  • 1Display real-time air quality index for cities
  • 2Generate air pollution alerts based on AQI data
  • 3Visualize historical air quality trends
  • 4Integrate air quality data into weather apps
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Strengths & limitations

Strengths

  • Covers over 1000 cities worldwide
  • Provides real-time air quality data
  • Simple API key authentication
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Getting started

Sign up to obtain an API key. Use the key to authenticate requests to access air quality data.

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FAQ

Do I need an API key to use AQICN?+

Yes, an API key is required to authenticate requests.

What kind of data does AQICN provide?+

It provides air quality index data for over 1000 cities worldwide.

Can I use AQICN API from a browser?+

Yes, but you need to handle API key security appropriately.

Is HTTPS required to access the AQICN API?+

Most APIs require HTTPS for secure data transmission, and it is recommended.

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Technical details

CORS: NoHTTPS: YesSignup: YesOpen source: No
Auth type
api_key
Pricing
free
Protocols
REST
Response time
893 ms
Last health check
8/29/2026, 5:01:43 AM
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