Air Quality Index API

This API will retrieve the current, historical, and forecasted Air Quality Index of any location in the world.

About the API:

An air quality index (AQI) is used by government agencies to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become.[2][3] AQI information is obtained by averaging readings from an air quality sensor, which can increase due to vehicle traffic, forest fires, or anything that can increase air pollution. Pollutants tested include ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, among others.

Public health risks increase as the AQI rises, especially affecting children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular issues. During these times, governmental bodies generally encourage people to reduce physical activity outdoors, or even avoid going out altogether.

This API will provide you with the AQI of any place in the world.

 

What your API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

Just pass the  Coordinates of the location that you want to get its AQI from. 

Receive data like:

  • AQI.
  • O3 Concentration of Surface
  • SO2 Concentration of Surface
  • The concentration of particulate matter < 2.5 microns
  • More...

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

The key benefit of using an AQI is the ability to communicate data with the public, both easily and conveniently. AQI can demystify data – you don’t need to be an expert to understand AQI values – they’re easily scaled and color-coded – there is no need to understand units and concentrations. Often data are communicated in relation to a standard – but this approach assumes that people understand that there are no safe limits for concentrations and that just because concentrations are below a guideline doesn't mean that there are no health impacts.

Transforming your data into something the public can understand is really valuable – you retain your traditional dataset, and for minimal effort and calculation you can present it in an understandable and recognizable form for everyone.

AQI calculations are very straightforward – often they are as simple as assessing what range of values a concentration falls in. Accordingly, they’re very easy to display on websites or in real-time on a screen. Since many AQI is calculated on the highest pollutant concentration, you can calculate an AQI using a single pollutant – so if your network of sites has a bit of variation is not a problem – you can still create a useful AQI from the data you have.

 

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides the number of API calls per month, there is a limitation of 25 calls per day on FREE, BASIC, and PRO plans. 

API Documentation

Endpoints


Retrieve the current Air Quality of a city or state. 



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/761/air+quality+index+api/2942/current+air+quality
                                                                            
                                                                        

Current Air Quality - Endpoint Features

Object Description
country [Required]
state [Required]
city [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"status":200,"success":true,"date":"2024-06-26","AirQuality":{"AirPollutionLevel":"Good","AirQualityIndex":"12 US AQI","MainPollutant":"PM2.5"},"Pollutants":{"PM25":{"Concentration":"2.1\u00b5g\/m\u00b3"},"PM10":{"Concentration":null}}}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Current Air Quality - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/761/air+quality+index+api/2942/current+air+quality?country=usa&state=florida&city=miami' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

Retrieve a forecasted status for the Air Quality of a given location. 



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/761/air+quality+index+api/2943/air+quality+forecast
                                                                            
                                                                        

Air Quality Forecast - Endpoint Features

Object Description
country [Required]
state [Required]
city [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"status":200,"success":true,"data":{"Sunday, Jun 23":{"PollutionLevel":"Good","AQI":"12","Weather":{"Temperature":"86\u00b0  80.6\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 142 degree 13.4 mp\/h"}},"Monday, Jun 24":{"PollutionLevel":"Good","AQI":"13","Weather":{"Temperature":"87.8\u00b0  80.6\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 260 degree 13.4 mp\/h"}},"Tuesday, Jun 25":{"PollutionLevel":"Good","AQI":"10","Weather":{"Temperature":"87.8\u00b0  80.6\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 256 degree 11.2 mp\/h"}},"Today":{"PollutionLevel":"Good","AQI":"12","Weather":{"Temperature":"87.8\u00b0  80.6\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 256 degree 11.2 mp\/h"}},"Thursday, Jun 27":{"PollutionLevel":"Good","AQI":"42","Weather":{"Temperature":"91.4\u00b0  80.6\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 167 degree 11.2 mp\/h"}},"Friday, Jun 28":{"PollutionLevel":"Moderate","AQI":"62","Weather":{"Temperature":"89.6\u00b0  75.2\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 250 degree 13.4 mp\/h"}},"Saturday, Jun 29":{"PollutionLevel":"Moderate","AQI":"64","Weather":{"Temperature":"87.8\u00b0  80.6\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 96 degree 11.2 mp\/h"}},"Sunday, Jun 30":{"PollutionLevel":"Moderate","AQI":"60","Weather":{"Temperature":"86\u00b0  82.4\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 121 degree 11.2 mp\/h"}},"Monday, Jul 1":{"PollutionLevel":"Moderate","AQI":"69","Weather":{"Temperature":"86\u00b0  82.4\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 135 degree 11.2 mp\/h"}},"Tuesday, Jul 2":{"PollutionLevel":"Moderate","AQI":"68","Weather":{"Temperature":"87.8\u00b0  82.4\u00b0","Wind":"Wind rotating 128 degree 11.2 mp\/h"}}}}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Air Quality Forecast - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/761/air+quality+index+api/2943/air+quality+forecast?country=usa&state=florida&city=miami' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Air Quality Index API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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