Properties
The service has a number of configurable properties that can be used to modify functionality.
Refresh Interval:
How often the weather data should be retrieved in milliseconds. Default is 900000 (15 minutes).
API Url:
https://api.openweathermap.org or http://api.openweathermap.org
API Key:
To get access to weather API you need an API key from the Open Weather Map service.
Latitude/Longitude:
Specify the location you wish to get data from. The location is set to the closest weather station.
Units:
Options are standard, metric, or imperial.
Standard = Kelvin
Metric = Celsius
Imperial = Fahrenheit
Proxy/Corporate Network:
If you're behind a proxy or on a corporate network which has a proxy address to access the internet, then set the use
proxy to true, and specify the proxy address and port. You can find this information from your local IT department.
5-Day / 3 Hour Weather Forecasts:
Each Report also includes 3 hour weather forecasts for further granularity (12am, 3am, 6am, 9am, 12noon, 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm). All times are automatically converted into your local time.