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OpenUV

Verified Jul 2026

OpenUV returns a real-time UV index for any latitude/longitude by combining satellite ozone and cloud-cover data, plus a computed daily UV maximum and a recommended safe-sun-exposure window based on Fitzpatrick skin type. It's popular in smart-home platforms like Home Assistant for driving sun-safety automations.

uv-indexsun-safetyhealthgeolocation
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.

GreatAPIs Score

Score61out of 100
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs0/20No docs or spec available
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months

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Auth quickstart

  1. Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
  2. Send it on every request as a headerAuthorization: <key>
  3. The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored

Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.