Get the Current Weather Data for a City
This workflow enables quick access to real-time weather data for specified cities, requiring only a manual trigger from the user. By calling the OpenWeatherMap weather API, it simplifies the weather inquiry process, ensuring that users can stay informed about weather conditions in a timely manner, thereby enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of information retrieval. It is suitable for individuals, teams, and developers in scenarios such as travel planning and logistics scheduling, meeting various weather information needs.

Workflow Name
Get the Current Weather Data for a City
Key Features and Highlights
This workflow is manually triggered and leverages the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch real-time weather information for a specified city (e.g., Berlin, Germany). It offers a simple operation process and rapid response, enabling users to conveniently stay updated on current weather conditions.
Core Problem Addressed
It addresses the need for users to quickly obtain the latest weather data for a specific city, eliminating the hassle of manually checking multiple weather websites or apps, thereby improving efficiency and data accuracy.
Application Scenarios
- Individuals or teams requiring regular updates on the weather conditions of a particular city for travel planning, event scheduling, or weather monitoring.
- IT automation systems that need weather information as a basis for subsequent decision-making (e.g., logistics scheduling, agricultural management).
- Educational or developer environments for demonstrating and testing API calls and data integration.
Main Workflow Steps
- The user manually triggers the workflow.
- The workflow calls the OpenWeatherMap node, passing the target city name as a parameter.
- Current weather data is retrieved from OpenWeatherMap and returned to the user or passed to subsequent nodes for further processing.
Involved Systems or Services
- OpenWeatherMap: A globally recognized weather data API service providing real-time and accurate meteorological information.
- n8n Automation Platform: Facilitates triggering, API node calls, and data flow management.
Target Users and Value
- Individual users and small teams needing quick access to weather data.
- Developers and technical personnel embedding weather information within automation workflows.
- Industry professionals relying on weather data for business operations, such as logistics, tourism, and agricultural management.
This workflow is concise and efficient, suitable for beginners learning API integration and n8n node configuration, while also meeting practical business needs for automated weather data retrieval.