AirNow API
Overview
US EPA air quality data and forecasts
AirNow is an environment API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Environment
Questions
Does the AirNow API need an API key?
Yes. The AirNow API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the AirNow API from the browser?
Yes. The AirNow API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the AirNow API support HTTPS?
Yes, the AirNow API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the AirNow API?
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