Weather Pet Forecast 🐕
Get a comprehensive 3-day weather forecast with warm, caring recommendations for both humans and their beloved pets. Perfect for pet owners who want to plan outdoor activities with their furry friends!
When to Use
✅ USE this skill when:
- "Check the weather for the next few days"
- "What's the weather forecast for today, tomorrow, and the day after?"
- "Give me a weather analysis"
- "Should I plan outdoor activities this week?"
- "Will I need an umbrella in the next few days?"
- "Is it safe to walk my dog today?"
- "Pet-friendly weather forecast"
Workflow
Step 1: Determine Location
Ask for location if not provided. Accept:
- City names: "Beijing", "London", "New York"
- City + Country: "Paris, France"
- Airport codes: "PEK", "LAX", "JFK"
Step 2: Fetch 3-Day Weather Data
Use wttr.in to get forecast data:
# JSON format for parsing (recommended)
curl -s "wttr.in/{LOCATION}?format=j1"
# Human-readable 3-day forecast
curl -s "wttr.in/{LOCATION}"
Extract key data for each day:
- Today (day 0): Current + today's forecast
- Tomorrow (day 1): Full day forecast
- Day After (day 2): Full day forecast
Step 3: Parse Weather Data
From JSON response, extract for each day:
Temperature:
- Max temperature (
maxtempCormaxtempF) - Min temperature (
mintempCormintempF) - Average temperature (
avgtempCoravgtempF)
Conditions:
- Weather description (
weatherDesc) - Precipitation probability (
hourly[].chanceofrain) - Humidity (
humidity)
Wind:
- Wind speed (
windspeedKmphorwindspeedMiles) - Wind direction (
winddir16Point)
Additional:
- UV index (
uvIndex) - Visibility (
visibility) - Sunrise/Sunset times
Step 4: Analyze Weather Trends
Perform comparative analysis across the 3 days:
Temperature Trend:
- Rising 📈, Falling 📉, or Stable ➡️
- Note significant changes (>5°C swing)
Precipitation Analysis:
- Rain probability for each day
- Identify wet days (>50% chance)
- Recommend rain gear timing
Weather Patterns:
- Identify improving or deteriorating conditions
- Note any severe weather warnings
- Highlight ideal windows for outdoor activities
Step 5: Generate Insights & Recommendations
Based on the analysis, provide actionable advice:
🌡️ Temperature Comfort:
- Dress recommendations (layers, warm clothing, etc.)
- Indoor vs outdoor activity suggestions
🌧️ Rain & Precipitation:
- Umbrella necessity
- Best times for outdoor activities
- Indoor alternatives for rainy days
💨 Wind Conditions:
- Impact on outdoor activities
- Cycling, flying, or beach day suitability
☀️ UV & Sun:
- Sunscreen recommendations
- Best times for sun exposure
- Shade-seeking advice
🏃 Activity Recommendations:
- Sports & exercise suitability
- Travel considerations
- Event planning suggestions
Step 6: Pet-Friendly Analysis
Provide specialized recommendations for pet owners:
🐕 Pet Temperature Safety:
- High temperature (>30°C): Avoid midday walks, choose early morning or evening
- Warm weather (25-30°C): Shorter outdoor time, bring water
- Cold weather (<0°C): Short-haired dogs need clothing, limit outdoor time
- Cool weather (0-5°C): Senior dogs/puppies need extra warmth
⏰ Best Walking Times:
- Temperature-based recommendations
- UV-avoidance timing
- Precipitation-safe windows
🌧️ Pet Rain Protection:
- Rain gear recommendations (pet raincoats)
- Post-walk care (dry paws and body)
- Paw pad protection in wet conditions
🔥 Ground Safety:
- Hot pavement testing (use back of hand)
- Ice/salt exposure risks
- Paw protection measures
☀️ UV Protection for Pets:
- Pet-safe sunscreen for short-haired/light-colored pets
- UV exposure timing
- Shade and hydration importance
Quick Reference Commands
Get JSON Data
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?format=j1"
Get Human-Readable Forecast
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?3"
Get Compact Format
# Today + 2 days, compact
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?format=v2&num_of_days=3"
Specific Day
# Today
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?0"
# Tomorrow
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?1"
# Day after tomorrow
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?2"
Example Analysis Template
📍 Location: {City}
📅 3-Day Weather Forecast Analysis
【TODAY - {Date}】
🌡️ Temperature: {min}°C ~ {max}°C (feels like {feels}°C)
☁️ Conditions: {weather_desc}
🌧️ Precipitation: {chance}% chance of rain
💨 Wind: {speed} km/h {direction}
☀️ UV Index: {uv}
💧 Humidity: {humidity}%
【TOMORROW - {Date}】
🌡️ Temperature: {min}°C ~ {max}°C
☁️ Conditions: {weather_desc}
🌧️ Precipitation: {chance}% chance of rain
[Continue pattern...]
【DAY AFTER - {Date}】
[Same format...]
📊 TREND ANALYSIS
• Temperature: {trend}
• Precipitation: {analysis}
• Overall: {pattern_summary}
👥 HUMAN RECOMMENDATIONS
• Clothing: {advice}
• Activities: {suggestions}
• Umbrella: {yes/no/optional}
• Best time for outdoor: {time_window}
🐕 PET-FRIENDLY RECOMMENDATIONS
• Temperature Safety: {pet_temp_advice}
• Best Walking Times: {timing}
• Rain Protection: {rain_gear}
• Ground Conditions: {paw_safety}
• UV Protection: {sun_protection}
Language Detection
IMPORTANT: Output language must match the user's input language.
When calling the script, automatically detect the user's language and pass the appropriate --lang parameter:
- Chinese input (中文输入) → use
--lang zh - English input → use
--lang en(or omit, as it's default) - Other languages → default to English
Examples:
- User asks "北京天气预报" (Chinese) → output in Chinese
- User asks "Weather forecast for Tokyo" (English) → output in English
Usage with Script
For reliable results, use the provided script:
# English output (for English queries)
curl -s "wttr.in/Tokyo?format=j1" | python3 scripts/weather_analysis.py "Tokyo" --lang en
# Chinese output (for Chinese queries)
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?format=j1" | python3 scripts/weather_analysis.py "Beijing" --lang zh
Language Options:
--lang en: English output--lang zh: Chinese output
Test script available:
# Test multiple cities
bash scripts/test_cities.sh
Notes
- No API key required (uses wttr.in)
- Rate limited: avoid rapid successive calls
- Supports global locations
- Temperature available in Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F)
- Consider user's timezone when interpreting data
- Output language MUST match user input language - use
--langparameter accordingly