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Third party data channels

Expanding access to Met Office data through third‑party data channels

More and more people and organisations need accurate and timely weather data to make decisions, build applications, and innovate. To support this need, we’re making our data more accessible by putting it on a range of open data channels and data marketplaces, including:

These channels offer greater flexibility, scalability, and interoperability when it comes to accessing weather and climate data.

Our data is changing

From late January 2026, some of the data files we upload will contain parameter and precision changes. Please check individual data sets for more info and ensure your systems are prepared for these changes.

Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI)

ASDI aims to accelerate sustainability research and innovation. It works closely with providers of foundational sustainability data (like the Met Office) to make their data available for free in the AWS Cloud. This makes it more accessible to researchers worldwide and fosters collaboration and problem-solving in the field of sustainability.

Met Office data available via ASDI

The following Met Office data sets have now been published as Net CDF files as a public BETA on AWS as part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative:

Met Office UK deterministic (2km) weather forecast

Met Office global deterministic (10km) weather forecast

Met Office Global Ensemble Prediction System (MOGREPS-G)

Met Office Global and Regional Ensemble Prediction System - UK (MOGREPS-UK)

Met Office Global Wave

Met Office Global Ocean

Met Office UK Radar Observations

Met Office NWS Ocean

Met Office NWS Wave

Met Office UK Earth System Model

Data published on ASDI for the World Meteorological Organization

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It is the UN's authoritative voice on weather, water and climate. On behalf of the WMO, the Met Office publishes the following data on ASDI for free and unrestricted use:

WIS2 Global Cache 

This dataset provides real-time global Earth system data. This data is vital for delivering services that help protect lives, safeguard property and support the well-being of all nations. Data is sourced from all WMO Member countries / territories and retained for 24-hours. It is provided as part of the WMO Information System (WIS 2.0).

If you have any questions or issues, contact GISC Exeter. Please note that we aim to respond to enquiries within 3-5 business days.

Microsoft Planetary Computer (MPC)

MPC combines a multi-petabyte catalogue of global environmental data with intuitive APIs, a flexible scientific environment that allows users to answer global questions about that data, and applications that put those answers in the hands of conservation stakeholders.

Met Office data available on MPC

The following Met Office data sets have now been published as Net CDF files as a public BETA on MPC:

Met Office UK deterministic (2km) weather forecast

Met Office global 10km deterministic weather forecast

Snowflake data marketplace

Snowflake is a global data platform that lets you access, combine and analyse data sets so you can unlock their true value.

Met Office data available on Snowflake

The following Met Office data sets have been published as a public BETA on Snowflake:

Met Office postcode sector weather forecasts

Met Office postcode sector weather forecasts - sample

Met Office global spot weather forecasts

Met Office National Severe Weather Warnings Service

Met Office best estimate observations archive

If you have any questions or issues, contact [email protected]. We aim to respond to enquiries within 3-5 business days.

Esri UK

Esri UK is a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software.

Met Office data available on ESRI UK

Our National Severe Weather Warnings Service (NSWWS) API is available on ESRI UK as a public BETA. This makes it available to more people and organisations, allowing them to incorporate our warnings into their existing operations.

Met Office National Severe Weather Warnings Service (NSWWS)

Esri UK has also worked with us to deliver our:

These support our data strategy to integrate Met Office data into standard ecosystems.

For more information, contact our Data Provisioning Team at [email protected].

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