Covers over 1000 cities worldwide
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Sign up to obtain an API key. Use the key to authenticate requests to access air quality data.
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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.
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
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Covers over 1000 cities worldwide
- Provides real-time air quality data
- Simple API key authentication
Getting started
Sign up to obtain an API key. Use the key to authenticate requests to access air quality data.
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.
Technical details
- Auth type
- api_key
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 893 ms
- Last health check
- 8/29/2026, 5:01:43 AM