API Transition Summary

In 2025, we transitioned our API services to focus on delivering the best precipitation forecasting through our Rain Viewer iOS and Android apps. This page summarizes the changes that were made.

Timeline

August 1, 2025

• Processed radar data images discontinued (1_bw_raw.png, 1_bw.png, 2_map.png)
• WLD world files discontinued
• Single radar data limited to last 6 images

September 1, 2025

• Composite images discontinued for free users
• Closed beta API discontinued

December 31, 2025

• Weather Radar Database API discontinued
• Patreon support ended

January 1, 2026

• Nowcast (future) radar data discontinued
• Satellite IR data discontinued
• All color schemes except Universal Blue discontinued
• Maximum zoom level set to 7
• Rate limiting set to 100 requests/IP/minute

What Remained Available

After the transition, the following services continued for personal and educational use:

• Weather Maps API: Past radar data tiles (2 hours, 10-minute intervals)
• Single Radar Data: Source radar images
• Data Sources: Links to original radar data providers

Questions

For questions about the API, please contact support@rainviewer.com.