How to use the command `ansiweather` (with examples)
The ansiweather command is a shell script that allows you to display the current weather conditions in your terminal. It uses API data to retrieve weather information and presents it in a readable format. With ansiweather, you can specify various options such as units, forecast length, and additional data to display.
Use case 1: Display a forecast using metric units for the next five days for Rzeszow, Poland
Code:
ansiweather -u metric -f 5 -l Rzeszow,PL
Motivation: This use case is useful if you want to check the weather forecast for the next five days in Rzeszow, Poland, and prefer metric units (e.g., Celsius, km/h) for temperature, wind speed, and other measurements.
Explanation:
-u metric: This option sets the units to metric, which uses Celsius for temperature and kilometers per hour for wind speed.-f 5: This option specifies the forecast length and sets it to five days.-l Rzeszow,PL: This option provides the location for which you want the forecast. In this example, it is set to Rzeszow, Poland.
Example output:
Weather forecast for Rzeszow, PL:
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Condition: Light rain
Temperature: 19°C
Wind: 8 km/h
Humidity: 86%
Friday, August 6, 2021
Condition: Cloudy
Temperature: 21°C
Wind: 12 km/h
Humidity: 84%
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Condition: Light rain
Temperature: 20°C
Wind: 10 km/h
Humidity: 87%
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Condition: Cloudy
Temperature: 22°C
Wind: 8 km/h
Humidity: 79%
Monday, August 9, 2021
Condition: Light rain
Temperature: 19°C
Wind: 12 km/h
Humidity: 91%
Use case 2: Display a forecast showing symbols and daylight data for your current location
Code:
ansiweather -s true -d true
Motivation: By enabling symbols and daylight data, this use case provides a more visually appealing weather forecast with icons representing the weather conditions and information about sunrise and sunset times.
Explanation:
-s true: This option enables the display of weather condition symbols.-d true: This option enables the display of daylight data, including sunrise and sunset times.
Example output:
Weather forecast for Current Location:
Thursday, August 5, 2021
☔ Light rain
Temperature: 73°F
Wind: 5mph NE
Humidity: 86%
Sunrise: 05:45
Sunset: 20:18
Friday, August 6, 2021
☁️ Cloudy
Temperature: 73°F
Wind: 8mph ENE
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 05:46
Sunset: 20:16
Saturday, August 7, 2021
☔ Light rain
Temperature: 72°F
Wind: 6mph E
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 05:47
Sunset: 20:14
Sunday, August 8, 2021
☁️ Cloudy
Temperature: 74°F
Wind: 5mph ENE
Humidity: 79%
Sunrise: 05:48
Sunset: 20:12
Monday, August 9, 2021
☔ Light rain
Temperature: 67°F
Wind: 8mph E
Humidity: 91%
Sunrise: 05:49
Sunset: 20:11
Use case 3: Display a forecast showing wind and humidity data for your current location
Code:
ansiweather -w true -h true
Motivation: If you are interested in the wind speed and humidity levels for your current location, this use case is helpful. Enabling the display of wind and humidity data provides a comprehensive weather forecast.
Explanation:
-w true: This option enables the display of wind data, including wind speed and direction.-h true: This option enables the display of humidity data, indicating the percentage of moisture in the air.
Example output:
Weather forecast for Current Location:
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Condition: Light rain
Temperature: 73°F
Wind: 5mph NE
Humidity: 86%
Friday, August 6, 2021
Condition: Cloudy
Temperature: 73°F
Wind: 8mph ENE
Humidity: 84%
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Condition: Light rain
Temperature: 72°F
Wind: 6mph E
Humidity: 87%
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Condition: Cloudy
Temperature: 74°F
Wind: 5mph ENE
Humidity: 79%
Monday, August 9, 2021
Condition: Light rain
Temperature: 67°F
Wind: 8mph E
Humidity: 91%
Conclusion:
The ansiweather command is a powerful tool for getting an overview of the current weather conditions and forecasts in your terminal. It allows you to customize the display based on your preferences, such as choosing units, specifying forecast lengths, and enabling the display of additional data. With its simple command structure, ansiweather makes it easy to obtain weather information quickly and efficiently.
