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Documentation for /json/prism.py
This service emits a JSON response of PRISM data for a given point.
Changelog
- 2024-07-24: Initial documentation release and rectify the dates.
Example Usage
Request PRISM data for January 2024 at a point in Iowa:
https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/json/prism.py?lat=41.9&lon=-92.0&sdate=2024-01-01&edate=2024-01-31
Request PRISM data for January 10th 2024 at a point in Iowa:
https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/json/prism.py?lat=41.9&lon=-92.0&valid=2024-01-10
CGI Arguments
The following table lists the CGI arguments that are accepted by this service. A HTTP GET request is required. Fields of type Multi-Params or CSV value can accept either a comma separated list or multiple parameter and value combinations. For example, ?foo=1&foo=2 is equivalent to ?foo=1,2.
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| callback | string | JSONP callback function |
| lat | number | Latitude of point |
| lon | number | Longitude of point |
| valid | string | Provide data valid for this date (~12 UTC) |
| sdate | string | Inclusive start date for data request |
| edate | string | Inclusive end date for data request |