Examples

Explore practical examples of how to use Weather MCP with Claude Desktop. These examples cover common use cases from simple weather checks to complex planning scenarios.

Example Categories

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Simple Weather Check

beginner

Get current weather conditions for any location

Tools used:

get_current_conditions

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Ask Claude:
"What's the weather like in Seattle right now?"

Claude will automatically:
1. Use search_location to find Seattle coordinates
2. Call get_current_conditions with those coordinates
3. Present the weather in natural language

Weekly Forecast

beginner

Plan your week with a 7-day forecast

Tools used:

get_forecast

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Ask Claude:
"What's the 7-day forecast for Tokyo?"

Response includes:
- Daily high/low temperatures
- Precipitation chances
- Wind conditions
- Weather descriptions

Travel Planning

intermediate

Check weather conditions at multiple destinations

Tools used:

get_forecastget_current_conditions

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Ask Claude:
"I'm traveling from New York to San Francisco next week.
What's the forecast for both cities?"

Claude will:
1. Get forecasts for both locations
2. Compare conditions
3. Provide packing recommendations

Severe Weather Alerts

beginner

Monitor weather warnings and alerts (US only)

Tools used:

get_alerts

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Ask Claude:
"Are there any weather alerts in Florida?"

Response includes:
- Active warnings, watches, advisories
- Severity levels and timing
- Affected areas
- Recommended actions

Event Planning

intermediate

Check weather for outdoor events

Tools used:

get_forecastget_current_conditions

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Ask Claude:
"I'm planning an outdoor wedding in Austin on July 15th.
What should I expect for weather?"

Claude will:
1. Get forecast for that date
2. Provide temperature range
3. Assess precipitation risk
4. Suggest contingency plans

Road Trip Weather

intermediate

Check conditions along your route

Tools used:

get_forecastget_alertssearch_location

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Ask Claude:
"I'm driving from Chicago to Denver tomorrow.
What's the weather like along I-80?"

Claude will check:
1. Departure and destination weather
2. Major cities along the route
3. Any weather alerts for the area
4. Recommended departure times

Outdoor Activity Planning

intermediate

Optimize timing for outdoor activities

Tools used:

get_forecastget_current_conditions

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Ask Claude:
"When's the best time to go hiking in Yosemite this weekend?"

Claude analyzes:
1. Hourly forecasts for both days
2. Temperature comfort ranges
3. Precipitation timing
4. Wind conditions

International Travel

advanced

Check weather in multiple time zones

Tools used:

get_forecastsearch_location

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Ask Claude:
"I'm traveling to London, Paris, and Rome next month.
What's the typical weather and what should I pack?"

Claude provides:
1. Forecasts for all three cities
2. Temperature comparisons
3. Precipitation patterns
4. Packing recommendations

Marine Weather

intermediate

Check conditions for water activities

Tools used:

get_forecastget_current_conditionsget_alerts

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Ask Claude:
"Is it safe to go sailing in San Diego Bay today?"

Claude checks:
1. Current wind speeds and direction
2. Wave conditions (if available)
3. Marine weather alerts
4. Forecast for next few hours

Daily Commute Check

beginner

Quick weather check for your commute

Tools used:

get_current_conditionsget_forecast

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Ask Claude:
"Do I need an umbrella for my commute today?"

Claude will:
1. Check current conditions
2. Review hourly forecast
3. Assess precipitation probability
4. Give yes/no recommendation

Agriculture & Farming

advanced

Monitor weather for farming decisions

Tools used:

get_forecastget_alerts

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Ask Claude:
"What's the frost risk for my farm in Iowa this week?"

Claude analyzes:
1. Overnight low temperatures
2. Frost advisories
3. Day-by-day risk assessment
4. Protective action timing

Photography Planning

intermediate

Find optimal conditions for outdoor photography

Tools used:

get_forecast

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Ask Claude:
"When's the best time for sunset photography
at the Golden Gate Bridge this week?"

Claude provides:
1. Cloud cover predictions
2. Visibility conditions
3. Optimal days and times
4. Backup options

💡 Tips for Best Results

•Be specific with locations: Include city and state/country for best results
•Ask naturally: Claude understands conversational requests
•Multiple locations: You can ask about several places at once
•Time ranges: Specify "today," "tomorrow," "this week," etc.
•Follow-up questions: Claude remembers context, so you can ask follow-ups

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