Project Overview
A clean, intuitive weather dashboard that provides current conditions, forecasts, and interactive weather maps. Built with Vue.js and multiple weather APIs.
Features
- Current Conditions - Temperature, humidity, wind speed, and more
- 7-Day Forecast - Plan ahead with detailed predictions
- Hourly Forecast - Hour-by-hour breakdown for the next 48 hours
- Weather Maps - Interactive maps showing radar and temperature
- Multiple Locations - Save and switch between favorite cities
- Weather Alerts - Get notified about severe weather
Tech Stack
- Vue 3 with Composition API
- Vite for build tooling
- Chart.js for data visualization
- Leaflet for interactive maps
- OpenWeatherMap API
- LocalStorage for data persistence
Design Process
I focused on creating a clean, modern interface that makes weather information easy to digest at a glance.
Color System
The color scheme changes based on current weather conditions:
- Sunny days: warm oranges and yellows
- Rainy days: cool blues and grays
- Clear nights: deep purples and blues
Data Visualization
Used Chart.js to create beautiful graphs showing:
- Temperature trends
- Precipitation probability
- Wind speed over time
API Integration
Integrated multiple APIs to provide comprehensive weather data:
const fetchWeatherData = async (location) => {
const [current, forecast, alerts] = await Promise.all([
getCurrentWeather(location),
getForecast(location),
getWeatherAlerts(location)
]);
return { current, forecast, alerts };
};
Performance
- Lazy loading for weather maps
- Cached API responses to reduce requests
- Debounced search input
- Progressive image loading
What I Learned
- Working with third-party APIs and handling rate limits
- Creating responsive data visualizations
- Building intuitive UI for data-heavy applications
- Progressive enhancement strategies
Future Plans
- Add more weather data sources
- Implement push notifications for alerts
- Add weather history and trends
- Support for multiple languages