Automated Hourly Weather Tracking with OpenWeatherMap and Google Sheets

Overview

This workflow automates the process of tracking hourly weather conditions using OpenWeatherMap and recording the data in Google Sheets. It is designed to provide up-to-date weather insights without manual intervention.

Key Features

• Scheduled Automation: Initiates data collection at set intervals using a schedule trigger.
• Weather Data Retrieval: Fetches current weather data from OpenWeatherMap via HTTP request.
• Conditional Logic: Checks if it is raining and processes data accordingly.
• Data Formatting: Formats weather data for consistency and clarity before logging.
• Google Sheets Integration: Automatically appends weather records to a designated Google Sheet for easy access and analysis.

Benefits

• Time Savings: Eliminates manual weather tracking and data entry.
• Accuracy: Ensures consistent, real-time weather data collection.
• Centralized Records: Maintains a historical log for analysis and reporting.
• Customizable Alerts: Potential to expand with notifications based on weather conditions.

Use Cases

• Businesses needing weather-dependent operational planning.
• Event organizers monitoring weather for scheduling.
• Analysts tracking weather trends for reporting or research.

Integrations & Automation

Key integrations include OpenWeatherMap (API) for weather data and Google Sheets for data storage. The workflow leverages n8n's automation capabilities to streamline data collection and processing, reducing manual workload and improving data reliability.