Weather & ClimateFreeAPI Gateway (Edge Cache)

UV Index APIFree REST Service

The UV Index API provides real-time and 5-day forecast data for UV index levels based on geographic coordinates. It's free to use with no API key required, making it accessible for developers to integrate into their applications.

Best for:Weather forecast dashboards, IoT microcontrollers, smart home displays, and agriculture apps.
Direct Public REST Service
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Rate Limit
Free (Quota-limited)
Auth
Gateway (Zero-Setup)
Security & CORS
HTTPS • CORS Enabled
Payload Format
JSON / REST

FreeAPI Smart Gateway Supported (Recommended)

Zero account setup or API key registration needed. Call directly through FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway with in-memory cache, automatic CORS support, and normalized JSON output.

Public REST

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Quickstart Code Snippets

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// Call via FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway (In-Memory Cache + CORS Guard)
// Endpoint: https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/uv-index-api

async function callUVIndexAPI() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/uv-index-api", {
      headers: {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        // "x-freeapi-key": "fapi_live_your_api_key" // FreeAPI Gateway Key
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`Gateway HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log("FreeAPI Live Data:", data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("FreeAPI Gateway Error:", error);
  }
}

callUVIndexAPI();
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Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Zero-Auth: No API key or registration required to start querying.
  • Documented Rate Limit: Free (Quota-limited).
  • HTTPS & CORS Enabled: Can be queried directly from client browsers or server backends.

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • Rate Limited: Excessive rapid requests may receive HTTP 429 status.
  • Third-party SLA: Service uptime depends on the upstream provider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical and integration answers for UV Index API.

Yes, UV Index API is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: Free (Quota-limited).

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