Background
If you want to download large quantities of historical meteorological observation data, we recommend that you use DMI’s bulk download service. The service lets you download .zip files, each containing historical data for a month going back to 1953. You can also download all historical data by selecting the file all.zip.
Endpoint
| Endpoint syntax | Endpoint example with a specific version of the bulk service |
|---|---|
| https://dmigw.govcloud.dk/[serviceVersion]/metObs/bulk/?api-key=[yourApiKey] | https://dmigw.govcloud.dk/v2/metObs/bulk/?api-key=[yourApiKey] |
Available files
The following types of file downloads are available from the Bulk Download Service (metObs):
| Type | Description | Name pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Users of the Bulk Download Service (metObs) will be able to download all meteorological observations in a single .zip file. The zip files are in UTC. | There is only one file called "all.zip" | all.zip |
| Monthly | Users of the Bulk Download Service (metObs) will be able to download all meteorological observations for the given month. The zip files are in UTC. | yyyy-mm.zip | Example: 2020-01.zip |
When you call the endpoint, your browser will return the available files for download (as shown in the screendump below).
