Description
Weather Map allows you to display real-time weather information for multiple coordinates using OpenWeatherMap API. Each location’s weather is fetched and displayed on an interactive map (Leaflet.js based). The plugin includes a 15-minute caching mechanism to reduce API usage.
Features:
– Enter up to 6 coordinates to keep the map readable.
– Built-in API key validator before saving.
– 15-minute transient cache for weather data.
– Fully shortcode-based integration: [weather_map].
– Admin-friendly settings interface.
External Services
This plugin connects to the OpenWeatherMap API to retrieve real-time weather information for the locations configured in the plugin settings.
Data Sent:
– Latitude and longitude values entered by the site admin
– The API key provided by the site admin in the plugin settings
Data is sent only when:
– The front-end map loads to fetch and display weather data for a specific location
Service Provider:
– OpenWeatherMap
– Terms of Service
– Privacy Policy
Screenshots
Frontend display: Click the weather icon to show current weather information. 
Plugin settings page: Enter your API key and location coordinates in the admin panel.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/weather-map/directory. - Activate the plugin via the Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to Weather Map” in the admin menu.
- Enter your OpenWeatherMap API key and up to 6 coordinate pairs.
- Use the
[weathermap]shortcode on any page or post.
FAQ
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How do I get an API key?
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You can register for a free or paid API key at https://openweathermap.org/api. Choose a plan based on your expected usage.
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How is API usage calculated?
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Each coordinate results in one API call. So if you have 4 coordinates and load the page, that’s 4 API requests. Caching prevents duplicate calls within a 15-minute window.
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How many coordinates can I enter?
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To keep the map clean, a maximum of 6 coordinates is recommended.
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How do I display the map on a page?
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Simply use the shortcode
[weather_map]in your content editor or page builder.
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Contributors & Developers
“Weather Map” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release of the Weather Map plugin with Leaflet.js, OpenWeatherMap integration, admin settings, validation, and caching.