» What is the API?

The Simcoe Weather API allows any developer to create applications that interact with Simcoe Weather's weather data. You can learn more about the API here.

» How do you keep track of the hourly API limit?

The hourly API limit was designed to have some control for users who try to abuse the system. The limit is 1,500 request per hour. We keep track by recording the IP address of the client, not the developer's application. This way the application can still run but for that particular client they will have to wait for the next hour to access any applications using the API. Note: We reserve the right to block certain IP addresses at any time.

» What do you do with the IP address of the client?

We store the IP address of the client in our database and use it only to keep track of how many request that client made within the last hour. Should the client with that particular IP address not have made any request to any applications using the API for 14 full days (2 weeks), then we delete the IP address of the client in our database automatically. If the client comes back and uses it again, then it will be recorded once again and the same cycle occurs.