# PyPortal Weather Station ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/072/651/medium800/weather_IMG_4419_2k.jpg?1552492420) With this compact PyPortal weather station on your desk or stuck to your fridge, you'll always know what mother nature is up to! Using CircuitPython, this project queries the Open Weather Maps site API to find out the current weather for your location and displays it along with an informative icon. [3D printed case](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-case) and magnetic backing allow you to mount it to your fridge or other ferrous metal surface. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/072/449/medium800/weather_IMG_4431_2k.jpg?1552068896) ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ![Front view of a Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display with a pyportal logo image on the display. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4116-00.jpeg) ### 5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector [5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1994) Our 5V 2A USB power adapter is the perfect choice for powering single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, or anything else that's power-hungry! This adapter was specifically designed to provide 5.25V, not 5V, but we still call it a 5V USB adapter. We did this on purpose to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1994) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1994/guides) ![5V 2A Switching Power Supply with USB-A Connector](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1994-01.jpg) ### USB A/Micro Cable - 2m [USB A/Micro Cable - 2m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) This is your standard USB A-Plug to Micro-USB cable. It's 2 meters long so you'll have plenty of cord to work with for those longer extensions. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2185/guides) ![USB Cable with Type A and Micro B ends](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2185-00.jpg) ## Additional Tools & Materials You may want to create the optional mounting case for your PyPortal Weather Station. For this you'll need: - [3D printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2673) - [Filament](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3731) - [PyPortal Case model files](https://learn.adafruit.com/pages/15333/elements/3021596/download?type=zip) - [M2.5 screws](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) If you don't have access to a 3D printer you can optionally use an online service such as 3D Hubs to have it printed for you on demand. ### Magnetic Pin Back [Magnetic Pin Back](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1170) These magnetic pin backs have two pieces: a metal bar with adhesive strip and a plastic piece with two strong rare-earth magnets. Affix the metal bar to your FLORA projects-- it's just the right size! Then attach your FLORA project to any garment without poking holes in your clothes. The... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1170) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1170/guides) ![a metal bar with adhesive strip and a plastic piece.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1170-04.jpg) ### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread [Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set**  is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3299/guides) ![Black Nylon Screw and Stand-off Set with M2.5 Threads, kit box](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3299-00.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-weather-station/install-circuitpython.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ### 5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector [5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1994) Our 5V 2A USB power adapter is the perfect choice for powering single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, or anything else that's power-hungry! This adapter was specifically designed to provide 5.25V, not 5V, but we still call it a 5V USB adapter. We did this on purpose to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1994) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1994/guides) ### USB A/Micro Cable - 2m [USB A/Micro Cable - 2m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) This is your standard USB A-Plug to Micro-USB cable. It's 2 meters long so you'll have plenty of cord to work with for those longer extensions. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2185/guides) ### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread [Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set**  is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3299/guides) ### Magnetic Pin Back [Magnetic Pin Back](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1170) These magnetic pin backs have two pieces: a metal bar with adhesive strip and a plastic piece with two strong rare-earth magnets. Affix the metal bar to your FLORA projects-- it's just the right size! Then attach your FLORA project to any garment without poking holes in your clothes. The... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1170) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1170/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit PyPortal - IoT for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal.md) - [Pico W HTTP Server with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pico-w-http-server-with-circuitpython.md) - [PyPortal Roku Remote](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-roku-remote.md) - [CircuitPython Your Own Adventure](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-python-your-own-adventure.md) - [DIY Pico Mechanical Keyboard with Fritzing and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-pico-mechanical-keyboard-with-fritzing-circuitpython.md) - [Feather Fingerboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/feather-fingerboard.md) - [Adafruit IO Basics: AirLift](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-io-basics-airlift.md) - [Doomscroll and Chill - A Wireless BLE Scroll Wheel Remote](https://learn.adafruit.com/doomscroll-and-chill-wireless-ble-scroll-wheel-rotary-encoder-remote.md) - [MQTT in CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/mqtt-in-circuitpython.md) - [PyPortal IoT Weather Station](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-iot-weather-station.md) - [League of Legends Level Trophy for PyPortal](https://learn.adafruit.com/league-of-legends-level-trophy-for-pyportal.md) - [A Floppy Thumb Drive with a Color File Icon Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/a-floppy-thumb-drive-with-a-color-file-icon-display.md) - [PyPortal Trivia Time with the Open Trivia Database](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-trivia-time-open-trivia-database.md) - [PyPortal IoT Plant Monitor with AWS IoT and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-iot-plant-monitor-with-aws-iot-and-circuitpython.md) - [ItsyBitsy ESP32 wFL case](https://learn.adafruit.com/itsybitsy-esp32-wfl-case.md) - [3D Printed Frame for Adafruit IS31FL3741 LED Glasses](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-frame-for-led-glasses-is31fl3741.md)