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Ambee delivers air quality data
you can trust
EPA-aligned AQI calculations
ISO 9001-certified data pipelines
60+ trusted sources (satellites, sensors, monitors)
Global coverage across 150+ countries (1M+ postal codes)
98% correlation with ground monitors
Hyperlocal precision (500-meter spatial resolution)
Ambee vs US-EPA
Real-time accuracy
Ambee's AQ API provides real-time data compliant with US EPA standards, sourced from various channels, and rigorously processed with advanced algorithms.
Global coverage
Ambee Air Quality API offers worldwide data coverage, ideal for global applications and services.
Customization
The AQ API is developer-friendly, allowing easy customization to match specific business and developer needs.
Scalability
All Ambee's APIs can scale to meet your application's data requirements, from small websites to large-scale applications.
Environmental insights
Gain valuable insights into product and process impacts with historical data and air quality forecasts.
Integration
Our APIs easily integrate into web and mobile apps, supporting various programming languages and platforms for developer convenience.
User-friendly documentation
Find answers to code, use case, and tutorial questions with our comprehensive documentation.
Support
Our team is here to assist you with quick responses to all your queries and requests. Start with your first API call now.
Response parameters
PM2.5
Particulate matter < 2.5μm (μg/m3)
PM10
Particulate matter < 10μm (μg/m3)
SO2
Sulphur dioxide conc (ppb)
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide conc (ppb)
O3
OZONE conc (ppb)
CO
Carbon monoxide conc (ppm)
AQI
Air quality index
updatedAt
ISO timestamp of event in UTC
aqiInfo
Brief info about the effects of the AQI returned
How to format your request
End-points
Parameters
Parameters
Parameters
Sample URL
latLatitude of the place to search
lngLongitude of the place to search
postalCodePostal code of the place to search
countryCode2 digit ISO country code of the postal code entered
cityName of the city to searchlimit (optional)
Specifies the number of records to be returned
countryCode2 digit ISO country code of the country to search
limit (optional)Specifies the number of records to be returned
https://api.ambeedata.com/latest/by-lat-lng?lat=12&lng=77
https://api.ambeedata.com/latest/by-postal-code?postalCode=560020&countryCode=IN
https://api.ambeedata.com/latest/by-city?city=Bengaluru
https://api.ambeedata.com/latest/by-country-code?countryCode=IN
latLatitude of the place to search
lngLongitude of the place to search
fromStarting timestamp of the period to search for in the format YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss
toEnding timestamp of the period to search for in the format YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss
postalCodePostal code of the place to search
countryCode2 digit ISO country code of the postal code entered
fromStarting timestamp of the period to search for in the format YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss
toEnding timestamp of the period to search for in the format YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss
https://api.ambeedata.com/history/by-lat-lng?lat=12&lng=73&from=2020-07-13 12:16:44&to=2020-07-18 08:16:44
TUTORIALS
How to get started with Ambee’s air quality API
Here’s how you can get started with the Air Quality API in just a few clicks-
Step 1: The first thing you need is Ambee’s API key. To generate that, all you need is to sign up to Ambee’s API dashboard and start your free trial that provides 100 API records/day for 15 days.
Step 2: Find your unique API key and save it for subsequent steps.
Step 3: Follow the documentation and tutorials to find your base URL. Combine your API Key and specify your desired parameters.
Step 4: Make your first API call and get free 100 API records per day for the next 15 days.
Step 1: The first thing you need is Ambee’s API key. To generate that, all you need is to sign up to Ambee’s API dashboard and start your free trial that provides 100 API records/day for 15 days.
Step 2: Find your unique API key and save it for subsequent steps.
Step 3: Follow the documentation and tutorials to find your base URL. Combine your API Key and specify your desired parameters.
Step 4: Make your first API call and get free 100 API records per day for the next 15 days.
The structure of API responses (JSON objects)
Metadata Information:
- timestamp:
A timestamp indicating when the data was retrieved or when it pertains to.
- location:
Information about the geographic location for which the data is provided, such as latitude and longitude, city name, country, or station name.
Air Quality Index (AQI) Information:
- aqi:
The Air Quality Index value, representing the overall air quality at the given location.
- category:
A categorical representation of the AQI value (e.g., "Good", "Moderate", "Unhealthy", etc.).
- dominant_pollutant:
The concentration of the dominant pollutant in the air, typically in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³) or parts per million (ppm).
- concentration:
The pollutant that is primarily responsible for the current air quality level.
Pollutant-specific Information:
For each pollutant monitored, you may have separate entries with details like:
- name:
The name of the pollutant (e.g., "PM2.5", "PM10", "NO2", "CO", "O3", "SO2", etc.).
- concentration:
The concentration of the pollutant in the air at the location.
Additional Information:
- data_source:
Information about the source of the data, which can include the organization or agency providing the data.
- units:
Units of measurement for the pollutant concentrations (e.g., µg/m³, ppm).
- message:
A message or description of the current air quality conditions or any important notes.
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Sample Responses
{
"message": "success",
"stations": [
{
"CO": 1.453,
"NO2": 25.291,
"OZONE": 8.032,
"PM10": 52.24,
"PM25": 21.943,
"SO2": 1.898,
"city": "Bangalore",
"countryCode": "IN",
"division": "Bangalore",
"lat": 11.98625,
"lng": 77.550478,
"placeName": "Race course road",
"postalCode": "560020",
"state": "Karnataka",
"updatedAt": "2021-05-29T13:00:00.000Z",
"AQI": 72,
"aqiInfo": {
"pollutant": "PM2.5",
"concentration": 21.943,
"category": "Moderate"
}
}
]
}
"message": "success",
"stations": [
{
"CO": 1.453,
"NO2": 25.291,
"OZONE": 8.032,
"PM10": 52.24,
"PM25": 21.943,
"SO2": 1.898,
"city": "Bangalore",
"countryCode": "IN",
"division": "Bangalore",
"lat": 11.98625,
"lng": 77.550478,
"placeName": "Race course road",
"postalCode": "560020",
"state": "Karnataka",
"updatedAt": "2021-05-29T13:00:00.000Z",
"AQI": 72,
"aqiInfo": {
"pollutant": "PM2.5",
"concentration": 21.943,
"category": "Moderate"
}
}
]
}
{
"message": "success",
"data": [
{
"NO2": 8.049,
"PM10": 69.444,
"PM25": 36.102,
"CO": 0.332,
"SO2": 5.873,
"OZONE": 6.174,
"AQI": 102,
"lat": 17.2739,
"lng": 78.6938,
"createdAt": "2021-03-05T12:00:00.000Z",
"postalCode": "508213",
"majorPollutant": "PM2.5"
}
]
}
"message": "success",
"data": [
{
"NO2": 8.049,
"PM10": 69.444,
"PM25": 36.102,
"CO": 0.332,
"SO2": 5.873,
"OZONE": 6.174,
"AQI": 102,
"lat": 17.2739,
"lng": 78.6938,
"createdAt": "2021-03-05T12:00:00.000Z",
"postalCode": "508213",
"majorPollutant": "PM2.5"
}
]
}
{
"message": "success",
"stations": [
{
"CO": 1.453,
"NO2": 25.291,
"OZONE": 8.032,
"PM10": 52.24,
"PM25": 21.943,
"SO2": 1.898,
"city": "Bangalore",
"countryCode": "IN",
"division": "Bangalore",
"lat": 11.98625,
"lng": 77.550478,
"placeName": "Race course road",
"postalCode": "560020",
"state": "Karnataka",
"updatedAt": "2021-05-29T13:00:00.000Z",
"AQI": 72,
"aqiInfo": {
"pollutant": "PM2.5",
"concentration": 21.943,
"category": "Moderate"
}
}
]
}
"message": "success",
"stations": [
{
"CO": 1.453,
"NO2": 25.291,
"OZONE": 8.032,
"PM10": 52.24,
"PM25": 21.943,
"SO2": 1.898,
"city": "Bangalore",
"countryCode": "IN",
"division": "Bangalore",
"lat": 11.98625,
"lng": 77.550478,
"placeName": "Race course road",
"postalCode": "560020",
"state": "Karnataka",
"updatedAt": "2021-05-29T13:00:00.000Z",
"AQI": 72,
"aqiInfo": {
"pollutant": "PM2.5",
"concentration": 21.943,
"category": "Moderate"
}
}
]
}
Describe response status codes and error handling.
Response Status Codes:
200 OK: Successful request; expected data returned.
204 No Content: Successful request, but no data to return.
400 Bad Request: Invalid parameters or formatting in the request.
401 Unauthorized: Lack of proper authentication or an invalid API key.
403 Forbidden: Insufficient permissions to access a resource.
404 Not Found: Requested resource doesn't exist.
429 Too Many Requests: Exceeded rate limit for your API key.
5xx Server Errors: Indicates a server-side issue; retry or contact support.
200 OK: Successful request; expected data returned.
204 No Content: Successful request, but no data to return.
400 Bad Request: Invalid parameters or formatting in the request.
401 Unauthorized: Lack of proper authentication or an invalid API key.
403 Forbidden: Insufficient permissions to access a resource.
404 Not Found: Requested resource doesn't exist.
429 Too Many Requests: Exceeded rate limit for your API key.
5xx Server Errors: Indicates a server-side issue; retry or contact support.
Error handling and best practices:
Check Status Codes: Always review the HTTP status code in the API response.
Parse Error Messages: Look for error messages in the response for additional context.
Implement Retry Strategies: Use exponential backoff for transient errors or rate limiting.
Use Meaningful Error Messages: Display user-friendly error messages to aid issue resolution.
Monitor and Alert: Set up monitoring and alerts for unusual error rates in your API usage.
Parse Error Messages: Look for error messages in the response for additional context.
Implement Retry Strategies: Use exponential backoff for transient errors or rate limiting.
Use Meaningful Error Messages: Display user-friendly error messages to aid issue resolution.
Monitor and Alert: Set up monitoring and alerts for unusual error rates in your API usage.
case studies
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Use cases and examples
Improve Healthcare
Improve patient care and treatment by helping understand environmental triggers.
Personalize Marketing
Plug our AQ data into marketing campaigns for hyper-targeting of ads and personalized communication across all channels.
Assess Risks
Assess future risks to the environment and climate caused by poor air quality with accurate air quality forecast data.
Enhance Customer Experience
Increase consumer engagement with real-time air quality updates, raising awareness about ambient air pollution.
The complete guide to Ambee’s air quality technology
We’ve created a comprehensive guide covering everything you would want to know about Ambee’s air quality data. From A to Z. This guide covers Ambee AQ’s foundations, processes, accuracy, and the many ways in which we’re using air quality intelligence at the forefront of our innovation. Have a look.
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Frequently asked questions
How is air quality index measured?
The air quality index (AQI) measures air pollution levels in a location based on air quality data. It ranges from 1 to 500; anything exceeding 500 is considered fatal.
How can I use an API key in air quality API calls?
Copy and paste the API key provided on the dashboard to successfully request air quality data via air quality API calls. You will get the AQ data in the respective set of records.
Several applications of air quality data?
Air quality data can be used to prevent respiratory health ailments, determine the best times for marketing products such as anti-pollution masks, understand the hyper-local environment in the area, and schedule regular HVAC maintenance.
What is the air quality forecast?
Air quality forecasting is the process of predicting air pollution levels to protect public health. The air quality forecast involves giving an early warning against harmful air pollutants.
What is the good air quality index?
A good air quality index is when the air pollution data gives an AQI level of less than 50. The lower the AQI, the better the air quality.
How accurate is Ambee’s air quality data?
Ambee combines 60+ sources (satellites, sensors, monitors) and ISO-certified processes to achieve 98% correlation with ground monitors (2023 study). See our methodology.
Can I validate Ambee’s data against local sources?
Yes! Use our Accuracy Dashboard to compare Ambee’s real-time data with monitors in your region.
How do you ensure accuracy in regions without sensors?
We fill gaps using satellite data and machine learning. Learn how.
What certifications back your data?
Ambee’s data pipelines are ISO 9001 certified, and our AQI aligns with EPA standards.