This repository provides a script that retrieves Air Quality Index (AQI) data from the OpenWeatherMap API based on user-inputted locations. It aimed to provide real-time air quality data to residents and policymakers in areas affected by industrial pollution for health and safety purposes.
The app.py file receives a location input from the user, converts it to coordinates, retrieves the AQI using OpenWeatherMap, and prints the location's AQI followed by the current air quality condition.
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Create an OpenWeather Account:
- Create an account on OpenWeather.
- Obtain your free API key from OpenWeather.
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Clone the Repository:
git clone <repository-url> cd <repository-directory>
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Install Dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
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Set Up OpenWeather API Key:
- On Unix-based systems (Linux, macOS):
export OPENWEATHER_API_KEY='your_api_key_here'
- On Windows (Command Prompt):
set OPENWEATHER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
- On Windows (PowerShell):
$env:OPENWEATHER_API_KEY = "your_api_key_here"
- On Unix-based systems (Linux, macOS):
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Run the Application:
python app.py
Below is a description of USA Air Quality Index levels:
| AQI | Level of Health Concern | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 50 | Good | Green |
| 51 to 100 | Moderate | Yellow |
| 101 to 150 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Orange |
| 151 to 200 | Unhealthy | Red |
| 201 to 300 | Very Unhealthy | Purple |
| 301 to 500 | Hazardous | Maroon |
| 501 to 1000 | Very Hazardous | Brown |