Go beyond basic weather forecasts with a new shortcut that connects directly to the Open-Meteo API. This feature allows you to query highly specific weather data, such as soil moisture or air quality, using simple natural language. It's perfect for users who need detailed environmental information for gardening, outdoor activities, or specialized automations.
This release includes the new Open Meteo Weather shortcut, which uses an API to pull a wide range of weather data. When you run the shortcut, it prompts you to ask for the data you want in natural language (e.g., "What is the soil moisture for next Monday?"). The shortcut then uses Apple Intelligence to interpret your request, fetch the relevant data from the Open-Meteo service, and display a formatted summary.
For recurring needs, you can edit the shortcut to hardcode your query. Replace the Ask for Text action with a Text block containing your specific question. Then, set up a personal automation to run this shortcut daily and show the result as a notification, giving you an automatic morning brief on the exact weather data you care about.
The Open Meteo Weather shortcut is a powerful tool for anyone who needs more than a standard weather report. By leveraging a public API and natural language processing, it provides easy access to a wealth of specific environmental data, enabling you to create more sophisticated and personalized weather-aware automations.