Dark Sky API
Dark Sky was a beloved hyperlocal weather API, acquired by Apple in March 2020. New signups closed immediately and the API was fully shut off to non-Apple developers on December 31, 2022. Apple's WeatherKit replaces it, but is gated to Apple Developer accounts.
Status
🔴 Offline · 0 ms
🔴 Offline · 0 ms
30-day uptime
0%
0%
Free tier
Discontinued December 31, 2022 after Apple acquisition.
Discontinued December 31, 2022 after Apple acquisition.
Auth
API key
API key
Free alternatives (live ranking)
- NOAA National Weather Service — 🟢 Online · Unlimited (US only), no key, no credit card
- 7Timer! — 🟢 Online · Unlimited, no key, no credit card
- Bright Sky (DWD) — 🟢 Online · Unlimited, no key, no credit card
Compare Dark Sky API with…
- Dark Sky API vs NOAA National Weather Service — Unlimited (US only), no key, no credit card
- Dark Sky API vs 7Timer! — Unlimited, no key, no credit card
- Dark Sky API vs Bright Sky (DWD) — Unlimited, no key, no credit card
Paid alternatives
- Apple WeatherKit — free with Apple Developer account
- Pirate Weather — drop-in replacement, free tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dark Sky API require an API key?
Yes, Dark Sky API requires a free API key. You can sign up via their documentation.
What is Dark Sky API's free tier?
Discontinued December 31, 2022 after Apple acquisition.
Is Dark Sky API currently online?
We check Dark Sky API every hour. The current status is shown at the top of this page. You can also see the 30-day uptime history in the chart above.
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