Koppen Climate Classification API

Koppen Climate Classification API

The Koppen Climate Classification API is a tool that allows users to retrieve climate data based on the Koppen climate classification system. This system categorizes climates into five major groups: tropical, dry, temperate, cold, and polar.

API description

About the API:

The Koppen climate classification system is a widely used method for classifying the Earth's climates based on the temperature and precipitation patterns of a particular location. Developed by German climatologist Wladimir Koppen in the early 1900s, the system divides climates into five major groups: tropical, dry, temperate, cold, and polar. Each of these groups is further divided into subcategories based on specific temperature and precipitation characteristics.

The tropical climate group includes climates that are hot and humid year-round, with temperatures remaining above 18°C (64°F) throughout the year. The dry climate group includes climates that are arid or semi-arid, with little or no precipitation and high temperatures. The temperate climate group includes climates that are mild and have distinct seasons, with temperatures ranging from warm to cold. The cold climate group includes climates that are cold year-round, with temperatures below -3°C (27°F) in the coldest month. The polar climate group includes climates that are cold and dry, with temperatures remaining below freezing for much of the year.

The Koppen climate classification system is widely used by scientists and researchers to study the impacts of climate on various aspects of the Earth, including agriculture, biodiversity, and human health. It is also used by governments, businesses, and other organizations to inform decision-making and planning related to climate and the environment.

 

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

Pass the latitude and longitude of the location that you want to check its Koppen Classification. The API will deliver the classification based on Koppen standards. 

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

  1. Determining the most suitable crop varieties for a specific region based on the local climate conditions.

  2. Planning the location of new renewable energy facilities, such as solar panels or wind turbines, based on the local climate conditions.

  3. Designing and building energy-efficient buildings that are well-suited to the local climate.

  4. Planning the location of new infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and airports, based on the local climate conditions.

  5. Analyzing the potential impacts of climate change on a specific region and developing adaptation strategies.

  6. Studying the distribution and diversity of plant and animal species and how it is affected by climate conditions.

 

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides API call limitations per month, there are no other limitations. 

API Documentation

Endpoints


This endpoint will receive the latitude and longitude of the place where you want to get its Koppen Classification. 

The Koppen climate classification system divides the Earth's climate into five main categories:

  1. Tropical Climates (Af, Am, Aw)
  • Af: Tropical Rainforest Climates
  • Am: Tropical Monsoon Climates
  • Aw: Tropical Wet and Dry Climates
  1. Dry Climates (Bsh, Bwh, Bsk, Bwk)
  • Bsh: Hot Semi-Arid Climates
  • Bwh: Warm Desert Climates
  • Bsk: Cold Semi-Arid Climates
  • Bwk: Cold Desert Climates
  1. Temperate Climates (Cs, Cw, Cfa, Cfb)
  • Cs: Hot Summer Temperate Climates
  • Cw: Warm Winter Temperate Climates
  • Cfa: Humid Subtropical Climates
  • Cfb: Marine West Coast Climates
  1. Cold Climates (Df, Dw, Dsc, Dfc)
  • Df: Continental Subarctic Climates
  • Dw: Continental Subarctic Winter Climates
  • Dsc: Cold Summer Temperate Climates
  • Dfc: Cold Winter Temperate Climates
  1. Polar Climates (EF, ET)
  • EF: Tundra Climates
  • ET: Ice Cap Climates



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/898/koppen+climate+classification+api/700/get+classification
                                                                            
                                                                        

Get Classification - Endpoint Features
Object Description
lat [Required] Latitude.
lon [Required] Longitude
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"resource": "koppen", "location": {"latitude": "-3.25", "longitude": "-60.25"}, "classification": "Am"}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get Classification - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/898/koppen+climate+classification+api/700/get+classification?lat=-3.198&lon=-60.069' --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 Koppen Climate Classification 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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