The ASP.NET Weather Module is a powerful class library that enables developers to seamlessly integrate weather data into their web applications. This versatile solution supports multiple weather service providers and offers flexible configuration options to meet diverse project requirements.
Key Features of the ASP.NET Weather Module
This comprehensive weather solution provides developers with robust functionality:
- Location-based weather retrieval – Configure specific locations or automatically detect client locations using GeoIP technology
- Multiple service provider support – Works with both World Weather Online (Free and Premium) and Weather Underground APIs
- Customizable display – Includes XSLT and CSS for complete control over weather data presentation
- Flexible configuration – Adjust forecast days, city selection, and other parameters through simple class properties
- Client location detection – Automatically serves weather data based on visitor IP address
Implementation and Integration
The module ships with everything needed for quick implementation:
- Complete .NET Class Library – Includes both compiled assembly and full source code for customization
- Demo project – Provides practical examples of implementation including file system caching and error handling
- Style templates – Comes with pre-built XSLT stylesheets and CSS files for immediate use or customization
- API support – Includes examples for all supported services (WWO Free, WWO Premium, and Weather Underground)
Supported Weather Services
The module currently integrates with two leading weather data providers:
- World Weather Online – Requires a free or premium API key from developer.worldweatheronline.com
- Weather Underground – Requires API key from wunderground.com
Technical Specifications
The weather module handles several complex processes automatically:
- IP calculation – Accurately determines client locations
- GeoIP processing – Converts IP addresses to geographic coordinates
- Data transformation – Includes XSLT templates for converting XML weather data to HTML
- Custom property mapping – Direct access to configure class properties that map to weather service parameters
Version History and Updates
Version 1.1
- Fixed minor XSLT inconsistencies in the premium WWO service implementation
- Improved formatting by adding space between wind values and units
Version 1.00
- Initial release with core functionality
- GeoIP capability for client-based location detection
- XSLT and CSS support for flexible rendering
- Multiple weather provider integration
Practical Applications
This weather module is ideal for:
- Travel websites displaying destination weather
- Event management systems showing forecast information
- Local business websites with location-specific content
- Personalized dashboards showing weather based on visitor location
The ASP.NET Weather Module provides developers with a turnkey solution for adding professional weather functionality to their applications. With support for multiple providers, flexible configuration options, and complete styling control, it eliminates the complexity of weather API integration while maintaining full customization capabilities.
