Python Weather Info App ☁️

A simple and customizable weather application built with Python, utilizing Tkinter for the GUI and the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch real-time weather data. This app provides accurate and up-to-date weather information for any city you choose, with a sleek, user-friendly interface.

Features

• Real-Time Weather Information: Displays temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed, sunrise, and sunset details.
• City Search: Easily search for weather information by entering any city name.
• Customizable UI: Modify the app’s appearance such as text, colors, and background images via config.py.
• Default City Setting: The app loads the weather info for a default city at startup, which can be changed by the user.
• Responsive Layout: The app adjusts to different screen sizes and resolutions.
• Background Image Customization: Change the background image to personalize the look of the app.
• Cross-Platform Support: Works on multiple platforms (Windows, MacOS, Linux) without needing additional dependencies.

Installation

Step 1: Clone the repository

Start by cloning the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/wthvishal/Python-Weather-Info-App.git

Step 2: Install the required dependencies

Navigate to the project directory and install the required Python libraries:

cd Python-Weather-Info-App
pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Configure the OpenWeatherMap API

To fetch weather data, you'll need to register for an API key from OpenWeatherMap. Once you have your API key, update the config.py file with your key.

Step 4: Run the app

After configuring the API key, run the app using:

python weather_app.py

Step 5: Enjoy!

Now you can enter any city name and get its weather information instantly.

Configuration

All configurable settings are located in the config.py file. Below is a detailed description of each option and how to modify them.

config.py

# API Configuration
API_KEY = "Your_OpenWeatherMap_API_Key"  # Your OpenWeatherMap API Key
BASE_URL = "http://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?"  # Base URL for OpenWeather API

# Customizable text and color settings for the header
HEADER_TOP_TEXT_SIZE = 20  # Font size for the header text
HEADER_TOP_TEXT_COLOR = "#000000"  # Color of the header text
HEADER_TEXT_TOP_BORDER_THICKNESS = 2.5  # Thickness of the header border

# Customizable search bar settings
SEARCH_BAR_BORDER_COLOR = "#FFFFFF"  # Border color for the search bar
SEARCH_BUTTON_COLOR = "#0068E5"  # Background color for the search button
SEARCH_BUTTON_TEXT_COLOR = "#FFFFFF"  # Text color for the search button

# Customizable image settings
DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_IMAGE = "assets/background.png"  # Path to the default background image
SEARCH_ICON_IMAGE = "assets/search_icon.png"  # Path to the search button icon

# Customizable text settings for the weather info box
INFO_TEXT_COLOR = "#000000"  # Text color for the weather info box
INFO_BORDER_THICKNESS = 3  # Thickness of the border for the weather info box

# Default city setting
DEFAULT_CITY = "New Delhi"  # Default city to show when the app starts (can be changed by user)

How to Customize

• API Key: Replace "Your_OpenWeatherMap_API_Key" with your actual OpenWeatherMap API key.
• Background Image: Specify your preferred image path for the DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_IMAGE and SEARCH_ICON_IMAGE.
• UI Colors: Adjust the header, button, and text colors by modifying HEADER_TOP_TEXT_COLOR, SEARCH_BUTTON_COLOR, and other related settings.
• Default City: Change the default city that loads on app startup by modifying DEFAULT_CITY.

How to Use

• Run the Application: Launch the app by running python weather_app.py in your terminal.
• Search for a City: Type the name of any city into the search bar and click the "Search" button to get the weather information for that city.
• View the Results: The app will display detailed weather information such as temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed, sunrise, and sunset for the entered city.

Additional Functionalities

• The app uses threading to fetch weather data without freezing the user interface.
• The search input automatically clears after each search, and it supports pressing the Enter key to search.
• The background image and other customizable elements can be modified in real time.

Support

If you find this app useful and would like to support me and this project:

• Follow me on GitHub: wthvishal
• Star this project: ⭐ If you like it, don't forget to give it a star!
• Fork the repository: 🍴 Fork it to your own GitHub
• Share: Let others know about the app!

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make the app even better! If you have ideas for new features, improvements, or bug fixes, feel free to get involved by following these steps:

1. Start this repository
2. Fork the repository.
3. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
4. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -am 'Added a new feature').
5. Push your changes to your fork (git push origin feature-branch).
6. Open a pull request with a description of your changes.

By contributing, you help make the app more useful and enjoyable for everyone!

Issues

If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue in the Issues tab of the repository. We'll be happy to address them!

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to OpenWeatherMap for providing the weather API that powers this app.
• Thanks to all contributors who improve this project and make it better!

Contact

For any questions or collaboration inquiries, you can reach out via:

• GitHub: @wthvishal

Let's make weather info easily accessible to everyone! 🌤️