Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring weather forecast bindings for OpenHAB 2.x and I’m looking for some recommendations. As many of you might know, WeatherUnderground is discontinuing their free API support by the end of the year, which has left me in need of an alternative solution. I’ve tried a few bindings already, but none have quite met my needs yet. Let me share my experiences and see if anyone has any suggestions or insights!
First off, I tried the Yahoo Weather Binding 2.4.0, but unfortunately, it doesn’t provide weather forecasts—only current conditions. That’s a bit of a letdown since I was really hoping for a multi-day forecast. Next, I gave the OpenWeatherMap Binding 2.4.0 a shot. While it does offer hourly forecasts, I was disappointed to find that the daily forecast isn’t available for free. I understand the limitations, but it’s still a bit frustrating.
I also looked into the NetAtmo Binding 2.4.0, thinking maybe it could provide some local weather predictions. However, it seems that NetAtmo doesn’t currently offer that functionality through their API. I’m hoping they might expand their offerings in the future, but for now, it’s not the solution I’m looking for.
What I’m really hoping to find is a binding that can provide a forecast for the next 2-4 days with the following details:
- Temperature (both min and max)
- Weather conditions
- Weather icons
- Chance of rain
- Wind direction and speed
If anyone has any recommendations or has found a binding that fits these criteria, I’d be thrilled to hear about it! I’m also curious if there are any upcoming alternatives in the pipeline. This situation feels a bit challenging, but I’m optimistic that there’s a good solution out there waiting to be discovered.
Thanks in advance for any advice or insights you can share! I’m really looking forward to hearing from the community on this one.