Title: Visual Crossing Weather Forecast – Real-Time Weather & Forecast Widget Author: srhelwig Published: 29 Yulyu 2020 Last modified: 30 Yennayer 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev =2348719) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/assets/icon-256x256.jpg?rev =2348724) # Visual Crossing Weather Forecast – Real-Time Weather & Forecast Widget By [srhelwig](https://profiles.wordpress.org/srhelwig/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast.1.0.2.zip) * [Details](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/#description) * [Reviews](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/#reviews) * [Installation](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/#installation) * [Development](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/) ## Description Display professional weather forecasts anywhere on your WordPress website with the Visual Crossing Weather Forecast plugin. Powered by the industry-leading Visual Crossing Weather API, this plugin delivers accurate, real-time weather data through beautifully designed widgets. Perfect for travel websites, event planners, local businesses, and news portals. Show detailed forecasts including temperature, precipitation, wind conditions, and more using simple shortcodes. Choose from multiple display styles, customize forecast periods, and select your preferred unit system. With global coverage, responsive design, and regular updates, give your visitors the weather information they need, exactly where they need it. #### ⭐ Key Features * **Global Coverage**: Display weather forecasts for any location worldwide * **Multiple Display Modes**: Choose between Simple and D3 visualization styles * **Flexible Forecast Range**: Show weather predictions from 1 to any number of days * **Customizable Units**: Switch between US and Metric measurements * **Responsive Design**: Beautiful on all devices and screen sizes * **Easy Integration**: Simple shortcode implementation * **Fast Loading**: Optimized for performance * **Regular Updates**: Continuous improvements and compatibility updates #### 🎯 Perfect For * Travel and Tourism Websites * Outdoor Event Planning * Local Business Sites * News and Information Portals * Sports and Recreation Venues * Educational Institutions * Weather-Dependent Businesses * Personal and Local Blogs #### 🔧 Professional Weather Data Powered by [Visual Crossing Weather API](https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather-data), trusted by developers and businesses worldwide for: * Accurate weather forecasts* Historical weather data * Real-time conditions * Global coverage * Reliable API service #### 💡 Easy to Use Shortcodes Basic Usage: [weather] Advanced Usage: [weather loc= »London, UK » days= »4″ mode= »d3″ unit= »metric »] #### 🌟 Premium Features * Unlimited API calls * Priority support * Advanced weather metrics * Historical data access * Custom styling options ### Shortcode Parameters #### Basic Parameters * **loc**: Location or address (e.g., « New York, NY » or « London, UK ») * **days**: Number of forecast days (1-7, default: 7) * **mode**: Display mode (« simple » or « d3 », default: « simple ») * **unit**: Temperature unit (« US » or « metric », default: « US ») #### Advanced Parameters * **title**: Custom widget title (default: « Weather Forecast ») * **showtitle**: Show/hide title (« yes » or « no », default: « yes ») * **conditions**: Show/hide detailed conditions (« yes » or « no », default: «  yes ») ### Privacy Policy This plugin connects to the Visual Crossing Weather API to fetch weather data. No personal data is collected or stored. For more information, visit [Visual Crossing Privacy Policy](https://www.visualcrossing.com/privacy). ### Support * [Documentation](https://www.visualcrossing.com/resources/documentation/) * [API Support](https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather-data-editions) * [Plugin Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/) ## Screenshots [⌊Weather Forecast Settings Page⌉⌊Weather Forecast Settings Page⌉[ Weather Forecast Settings Page [⌊Simple Weather Display Mode⌉⌊Simple Weather Display Mode⌉[ Simple Weather Display Mode [⌊D3 Visualization Mode⌉⌊D3 Visualization Mode⌉[ D3 Visualization Mode [⌊Mobile Responsive Display⌉⌊Mobile Responsive Display⌉[ Mobile Responsive Display ## Installation 1. Upload `visual-crossing-weather-forecast` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress 3. Get your [Visual Crossing API Key](https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather-data-editions) 4. Go to ‘Settings’ -> ‘Weather Forecast Settings’ and enter your API key 5. Add the `[weather]` shortcode to any post or page #### System Requirements * WordPress 5.0 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * Active internet connection * Valid Visual Crossing API key #### Quick Start Guide 1. After installation, get your API key from Visual Crossing 2. Configure your default settings in the WordPress admin panel 3. Use shortcodes to display weather forecasts 4. Customize the display using available parameters ## FAQ ### Do I need an API key? Yes, a Visual Crossing API key is required. Sign up for free at [Visual Crossing Weather](https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather-data-editions). ### How often is the weather data updated? Weather data is refreshed hourly to ensure accuracy. ### Is the plugin GDPR compliant? Yes, the plugin is GDPR compliant. It only processes necessary weather data and doesn’t collect personal information. ### Can I customize the display style? Yes, choose between Simple and D3 visualization modes, with additional customization options available. ### What locations are supported? The plugin supports worldwide locations through the Visual Crossing Weather API. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/887cf8bdd8e9df21157c9f193a77d595980235ad6cf766bf24f26ef40afddb07? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Incredibly Easy to Use, Yet Powered by Professional-Grade Weather Data](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/incredibly-easy-to-use-yet-powered-by-professional-grade-weather-data/)󠁿 [parker4dde8929588](https://profiles.wordpress.org/parker4dde8929588/) 25 Γuct 2026 I've been looking for a reliable weather plugin for my WordPress site for a while. I tried a few others, but they were either clunky to configure or looked outdated. Then I found Visual Crossing Weather Forecast — and it's been a game-changer. What I love most is how easy it is to use. The basic [weather] shortcode works right out of the box. No coding knowledge required. If you want to customize it, the parameters are super intuitive — just add loc="London, UK" to pick a city, days="4" to adjust the forecast range, or unit="metric" to switch temperature units. It took me less than five minutes to get everything up and running. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0a588871308101e1f0412d358b4d8dac4a62733fa2a757c068f963c9198ea224? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Precise Weather Forecasts – easy to use](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/precise-weather-forecasts-easy-to-use/)󠁿 [Raj (Codextent)](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codextent/) 5 Dujember 2023 Visual Crossing Weather Forecast offers precise forecasts through their API and its user-friendly interface facilitates easy integration of weather widgets on any page using shortcodes. [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Visual Crossing Weather Forecast – Real-Time Weather & Forecast Widget” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ srhelwig ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/srhelwig/) * [ Raj (Codextent) ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codextent/) [Translate “Visual Crossing Weather Forecast – Real-Time Weather & Forecast Widget” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/visualcrossing-weather-forecast) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.2 – 2024-01-28 * Tested compatibility with WordPress 6.7.1 * Updated code to comply with latest WordPress coding standards * Enhanced: Parameter validation in shortcode handler * Improved: Error handling for API responses * Added: Additional error messages for better debugging * Fixed: Minor styling issues in D3 visualization #### 1.0.1 * Plugin compatibility tested with WordPress 6.5 * Performance optimizations * Minor bug fixes #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Basic weather forecast functionality * Simple and D3 display modes * Shortcode implementation * Settings panel integration ## Meta * Version **1.0.2** * Last updated **2 n iseggasen ago** * Active installations **50+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.7.9** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/) * Tags * [weather](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/weather/)[weather forecast](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/weather-forecast/) [weather widget](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/weather-widget/) * [Advanced View](https://kab.wordpress.org/plugins/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/visualcrossing-weather-forecast/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ srhelwig ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/srhelwig/) * [ Raj (Codextent) ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codextent/) ## Support Got something to say? 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