BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) as a JSON API
The Bureau of Meteorology publishes Australian weather observations at the station level. ausdata.io exposes current temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, and pressure as JSON, refreshed every 10 minutes. Skip the AXF and XML feeds and query station observations with a bearer token.
BOM datasets
Frequently asked questions
- How do I query BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) data via API?
- ausdata.io exposes 1 BOM datasets as JSON REST APIs at https://api.ausdata.io. Send a GET request with an Authorization: Bearer <your-key> header. Free tier: 500 calls per month.
- What BOM datasets are available?
- ausdata.io covers 1 BOM endpoints, including Weather Observations. Each endpoint returns JSON with a consistent envelope and CC-BY source attribution.
- Is the BOM data official?
- Yes. Every response includes a meta.source block with the BOM source URL and a CC-BY attribution string. ausdata.io is an unofficial wrapper, not affiliated with Bureau of Meteorology.
- How often is the BOM data refreshed?
- Refresh cadence depends on the dataset: anywhere from every 5 minutes (real-time feeds) to annually. Each endpoint documents its update frequency, and every response carries a meta.retrieved_at timestamp.