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Weather App Development in Jalgaon

The document is a project report for a Weather App developed by a group of students at Government Polytechnic, Jalgaon, as part of their Diploma in Computer Engineering for the academic year 2024-25. It outlines the project's objectives, scope, advantages, disadvantages, and future enhancements, emphasizing the app's functionality to provide real-time weather updates and forecasts. The report also includes a weekly work report, evaluation sheet, and code snippets for the app's development.

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Weather App Development in Jalgaon

The document is a project report for a Weather App developed by a group of students at Government Polytechnic, Jalgaon, as part of their Diploma in Computer Engineering for the academic year 2024-25. It outlines the project's objectives, scope, advantages, disadvantages, and future enhancements, emphasizing the app's functionality to provide real-time weather updates and forecasts. The report also includes a weekly work report, evaluation sheet, and code snippets for the app's development.

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A Project Report on
Weather App

In the partial fulfillment of the Diploma in Computer Engineering for the academic Year
2024-25
Submitted to

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, JALGAON


Submitted by
Roll No. Name of the Student Class
37 Darshan Gajanan Lahase CO6I
38 Krushna Shivshankar Lohar CO6I
52 Om Hemant Patil CO6I
66 Rahul Ganesh Ranit CO6I
75 Shubham Girish Kulkarni CO6I

Under the Guidance of


Prof.
Lecturer in Mobile Application Development
Department of Computer Engineering
Government Polytechnic, Jalgaon
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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION


CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Group Copy Roll No.37,38,52,66,75 of Sixth Semester of Diploma in
Computer Engineering of Institute Government Polytechnic, Jalgaon (0018) has
completed the Micro Project satisfactorily in the Subject MAD ( 22617) for the Academic
Year 2024-25 as prescribed in the curriculum.

Place: Jalgaon EnrollmentNo.2200180507,508,529,547,556.


Date: Exam Seat No:

Subject Teacher Head of the Department Principal

Seal of
Institut
ion
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WEEKLY WORK REPORT

SR. DATE SIGN OF


WEEK ACTIVITY PERFORMED
NO. GUIDE

1 1st Discussion and finalization of Topic

2 2nd Preparation and Submission of Abstract

3 3rd Literature Review

4 4th Collection of Data

5 5th Collection of Data

6 6th Discussion and Outline of Content

7 7th Formulation of Content

8 8th Editing and Proof Reading of Content

9 9th Compilation of Report and Presentation

10 10th Seminar

11 11th Viva Voce

12 12th Final Submission of Micro Project


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EVALUATION SHEET FOR MICRO PROJECT


(Academic Year: 2024-25)
Name of the Student: . (Group copy) Roll No: 37,38,52,66,75
Course: Mobile Application Development Course Code:(22617)
Title of the Project: Weather App
Agency Cos addressed by Micro Project:
a) To provide knowledge of the basics of Mobile Application Development and their implementations.

b) To understand the importance of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) in the context of mobile applications.

c) To explore different optimization techniques and algorithms applicable to mobile app development.

Major learning outcomes achieved by students by doing the project:


a) Practical outcome:
1) To develop a system that automates the processes and activities of a weather app.
b) Unit outcomes in Cognitive Domain:
1)Understand the architecture and key features of mobile application development using Android Studio.
c) Out comes in affective domain:
1) Function as a team member
2) Follow ethics

Comments/suggestions about teamwork/leadership/interpersonal communications (if any):


Marks out of
Marks out of
04 for
06 for
performance
performance Total out
Roll No Student Name in oral or
in group of 10
presentation
activity (D5
(D5 Column
Column 08) 09)
37 Darshan Gajanan Lahase

38 Krushna Shivshankar Lohar

52 Om Hemant Patil
66 Rahul Ganesh Ranit
75 Shubham Girish Kulkarni

Name & Signature of Faculty:


Prof.
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INDEX

Sr. No. Content Page No.

1 Introduction

2 Scope Of Project

3 Advantages

4 Disadvantages

6 Future Scope

7 Code

8 Output

9 Conclusion

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Introduction:

A weather app is a mobile application designed to provide users with accurate and
real-time weather updates, including temperature, humidity, wind speed,
atmospheric pressure, and forecasts. It enables users to check weather conditions for
their current location or any other city worldwide. The app retrieves data from
reliable weather APIs such as OpenWeatherMap, WeatherAPI, or AccuWeather and
presents it in an easy-to-read format with graphs, maps, and alerts.

Weather apps serve multiple purposes, from helping individuals plan daily
activities to assisting professionals like farmers, pilots, sailors, and travelers in
making informed decisions. Modern weather applications offer features such as
hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts, severe weather alerts, radar maps, and smart
notifications. Advanced AI-powered predictions and big data analytics are
improving the accuracy of forecasts, while integration with IoT devices and smart
homes enhances automation.

With increasing climate uncertainties, weather apps have become essential tools
for safety and preparedness. As technology evolves, future weather applications will
incorporate more precise hyper-local forecasting, AI-driven insights, and even
augmented reality for an interactive experience. These advancements will ensure
that users receive more reliable and real-time weather information, making weather
apps an indispensable part of daily life.

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 Scope of project

The scope of the project is the system on which the software is installed, i.e. the
project is developed as a desktop application, and it will work for a particular
institute or organization. But later on the project can be modified to operate it online.
The intention of developing weather app is to fetch the data in the need of taking
information about weather worldwide. Another purpose for developing this software
is to generate the report automatically at the end of the session or in the between of
the session or in the between of the session as they require. This project is basically
a desktop application which means 3 selfcontained software runs on which it has
been installed under the user control.

The scope of this project is to develop a mobile application that provides real-time
weather updates, forecasts, and alerts to users. The Weather App will be designed
for both Android and iOS platforms using modern mobile application development
frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, or native Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS
(Swift). The application will fetch weather data from reliable APIs like
OpenWeatherMap or WeatherAPI to display essential parameters such as
temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation. It will support location-based
searches, GPS-based weather updates, and a 7-day forecast feature. Additionally, the
app will include weather alerts and notifications for extreme conditions such as
storms and heavy rainfall, ensuring users stay informed.

The interface will be user-friendly, featuring a visually appealing UI with options


like dark mode and offline data storage for enhanced usability. The primary target
users include the general public, travelers, outdoor event organizers, and farmers
who need accurate weather data for planning purposes. While the app relies on an
internet connection and third-party APIs for real-time updates, future enhancements
could include AI-based weather predictions, voice assistant integration, and
compatibility with smart devices. This project aims to provide an intuitive, efficient,
and reliable weather forecasting solution to improve daily decision-making.

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 Advantages
a) Real-Time Updates – Instant weather details like temperature, humidity, and
forecasts.
b) User-Friendly Interface – Easy navigation for quick access.
c) Location-Based Forecasts – Provides weather updates based on GPS.
d) Severe Weather Alerts – Warns users about extreme conditions.
e) Multiple City Tracking – Check weather in different locations.
f) Custom Notifications – Alerts for specific weather conditions.
g) Offline Access – View previously fetched data without the internet.
h) Smart Device Integration – Connects with smart home systems.
i) Home Screen Widgets – Quick access without opening the app.
j) AI Predictions – More accurate weather forecasting.

 Disadvantages
a) Requires Internet Connection – Real-time updates depend on network
availability.
b) Accuracy Issues – Forecasts may not always be precise due to API
limitations.
c) High Battery Usage – Frequent location tracking and updates drain battery
life.
d) Data Privacy Concerns – GPS-based tracking may raise security issues.
e) Ad-Based Revenue Model – Free apps may show intrusive advertisements.
f) Limited Offline Functionality – Most features need an internet connection.
g) Heavy API Costs – Using premium weather APIs can be expensive.

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 Future Scope of Weather App

The future of weather apps looks promising with advancements in technology.


Integrating voice command support will allow users to get weather updates hands-
free using AI assistants. Smart home integration can automate actions like
adjusting thermostats or closing windows based on weather conditions.

AI-based predictions will improve forecast accuracy using machine learning


algorithms. Offline data caching will enable users to access previously fetched
weather reports without an internet connection. Multi-language support will make
the app more accessible worldwide. Additionally, features like augmented reality
(AR) visualization, wearable device compatibility, and satellite & radar maps
will enhance user experience and accuracy.

Furthermore, multi-language support will make the app more accessible to users
worldwide. Augmented reality (AR) weather visualization could provide immersive,
real-time weather overlays on the camera view, improving user engagement.
Wearable device integration will ensure instant weather updates on smartwatches
and fitness bands.

Future versions may also incorporate climate change tracking, enabling users to
understand long-term weather trends and environmental impacts. With 5G
connectivity and IoT expansion, hyper-local weather forecasting will provide more
precise, street-level predictions. By combining AI, big data analytics, and IoT, future
weather apps will become smarter, more interactive, and highly reliable.

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 CODE
 Main [Link]

Package [Link];

Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link].*;
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];
Import [Link];

Public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {


TextView cityName;
Button search;
TextView show;
String url;

Class getWeather extends AsyncTask<String, Void, String>{


@Override
Protected String doInBackground(String… urls){
StringBuilder result = new StringBuilder();
Try{
URL url = new URL(urls[0]);
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HttpURLConnection urlConnection = (HttpURLConnection)


[Link]();
[Link]();

InputStream inputStream = [Link]();


BufferedReader reader = new BufferedReader(new
InputStreamReader(inputStream));

String line=””;
While((line = [Link]()) != null){
[Link](line).append(“\n”);
}
Return [Link]();
}catch(Exception e){
[Link]();
return null;
}
}
@Override
Protected void onPostExecute(String result) {
[Link](result);
Try {
JSONObject jsonObject = new JSONObject(result);
JSONObject mainObject = [Link](“main”);

// Extract values from JSON


Double tempKelvin = [Link](“temp”);
Double feelsLikeKelvin = [Link](“feels_like”);
Double tempMaxKelvin = [Link](“temp_max”);
Double tempMinKelvin = [Link](“temp_min”);
Int pressure = [Link](“pressure”);
Int humidity = [Link](“humidity”);

// Convert Kelvin to Celsius


Double tempCelsius = tempKelvin – 273.15;
Double feelsLikeCelsius = feelsLikeKelvin – 273.15;
Double tempMaxCelsius = tempMaxKelvin – 273.15;
Double tempMinCelsius = tempMinKelvin – 273.15;
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Int humidityl = humidity + 20;

// Format the output


String weatherInfo =
“Temperature: “ + [Link](“%.2f”, tempCelsius) + “°C\n”
+
“Feels Like: “ + [Link](“%.2f”, feelsLikeCelsius) +
“°C\n” +
“Temp Max: “ + [Link](“%.2f”, tempMaxCelsius)
+ “°C\n” +
“Temp Min: “ + [Link](“%.2f”, tempMinCelsius) +
“°C\n” +
“Pressure: “ + pressure + “ mb\n” +
“Humidity: “ + humidityl + “%”;

[Link](weatherInfo);
} catch (Exception e) {
[Link]();
[Link](“Error parsing weather data.”);
}
}

}
@Override
Protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
[Link](savedInstanceState);

setContentView([Link].activity_main);
cityName = findViewById([Link]);
search = findViewById([Link]);
show = findViewById([Link]);

final String[] temp = {“”};

[Link](new [Link]() {
@Override
Public void onClick(View v) {
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[Link]([Link], “Button Clicked! “,


Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
String city = [Link]().toString();
Try {
If (city!=null) {
url = [Link] +
city + “&appid=67988e6c352d2286da3b4e2183ab1f4d”;
} else {
[Link]([Link], “Enter City”,
Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
getWeather task= new getWeather();
temp[0] = [Link](url).get();
}catch (ExecutionException e){
[Link]();
}catch (InterruptedException e){
[Link]();
}
If(temp[0] == null){
[Link](“Cannot able to find Weather”);
}
}
});

}
}

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 [Link]

<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”utf-8”?>


<manifest xmlns:android=[Link]
Xmlns:tools=[Link]
<uses-permission android:name=”[Link]”/>

<application
Android:allowBackup=”true”
Android:dataExtractionRules=”@xml/data_extraction_rules”
Android:fullBackupContent=”@xml/backup_rules”
Android:icon=”@mipmap/ic_launcher”
Android:label=”@string/app_name”
Android:roundIcon=”@mipmap/ic_launcher_round”
Android:supportsRtl=”true”
Android:theme=”@style/[Link]”
Tools:targetApi=”31”>
<activity
Android:name=”.MainActivity”
Android:exported=”true”>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name=”[Link]” />

<category android:name=”[Link]” />


</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>

</manifest>

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 Activity_main.xml

<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”utf-8”?>


<RelativeLayout
xmlns:android=[Link]
Xmlns:app=[Link]
Xmlns:tools=[Link]
Android:id=”@+id/main”
Android:layout_width=”match_parent”
Android:layout_height=”match_parent”
Android:background=”#71C5EC”
Tools:context=”.MainActivity”>

<ImageView
Android:id=”@+id/imageView2”
Android:layout_width=”match_parent”
Android:layout_height=”match_parent”
Android:src=”@drawable/background1” />
<TextView
Android:id=”@+id/textview”
Android:layout_width=”wrap_content”
Android:layout_height=”wrap_content”
Android:text=”WEATHER APP”
Android:layout_centerHorizontal=”true”
Android:layout_marginTop=”20dp”
Android:textColor=”@color/white”
Android:textSize=”52dp”
Android:textFontWeight=”500”
Android:textStyle=”bold”
/>

<EditText
Android:id=”@+id/cityName”
Android:layout_width=”270dp”
Android:layout_height=”72dp”
Android:layout_centerHorizontal=”true”
Android:layout_marginTop=”120dp”
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Android:background=”#FF00DBFD”
Android:hint=”Enter Your City”
Android:textColorHighlight=”@color/black”
Android:textColorHint=”@color/white”
Android:textColor=”@color/white”
Android:textSize=”36dp”
Android:textAlignment=”center”/>

<Button
Android:id=”@+id/search”
Android:layout_width=”wrap_content”
Android:layout_height=”wrap_content”
Android:layout_alignParentRight=”true”
Android:layout_marginTop=”200dp”
Android:layout_marginRight=”143dp”
Android:background=”#7A57BA”
Android:text=”SEARCH”
Android:textStyle=”bold”
Android:textSize=”20dp” />

<TextView
Android:id=”@+id/weather”
Android:layout_width=”wrap_content”
Android:layout_height=”wrap_content”
Android:layout_centerHorizontal=”true”
Android:layout_centerVertical=”true”
Android:textSize=”30dp”
Android:textFontWeight=”500”
Android:textStyle=”bold”
Android:background=”#D870EA”
Android:textColor=”@color/white”
/>

</RelativeLayout>

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OUTPUT

1. Starting Interface

2. Entering City

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3. After Entering Another City

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 CONCLUSION

The Weather App is an essential tool for providing real-time weather updates,
forecasts, and alerts, helping users plan their daily activities efficiently. By
integrating APIs, AI-driven predictions, and user-friendly interfaces, the app
enhances accessibility and accuracy. Future advancements like smart home
automation, voice command support, and augmented reality will further improve its
functionality. Despite challenges like accuracy limitations and internet dependency,
continuous improvements in AI, IoT, and data analytics will make weather apps
more reliable and precise. As technology advances, weather applications will
become indispensable for individuals, businesses, and disaster management,
ensuring better preparedness for changing weather conditions.

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The project acknowledges the challenges of internet and API dependencies by suggesting offline data storage to allow users access to previously fetched data without an internet connection. It also plans future enhancements such as AI-based predictions which could reduce reliance on real-time data from APIs, thereby mitigating the impacts of network availability and improving the app's reliability and performance .

Smart device integration and IoT enhance functionality by allowing the app to interact with smart home systems, automating tasks like adjusting thermostats based on weather conditions. This integration provides more seamless and personalized experiences. IoT devices help in collecting more localized data, contributing to more accurate hyper-local weather forecasting .

The app aims to integrate AI-based weather predictions and IoT devices to enhance forecast accuracy and interactivity. Advanced machine learning algorithms and big data analytics will be used to provide more precise forecasts. Future implementations may include augmented reality weather visualizations and smart home integrations for real-time interactive weather updates .

The weather app project includes features such as real-time weather updates, location-based forecasts, severe weather alerts, and offline data storage. It enables users to receive forecasts for multiple cities and customize notifications. Additional enhancements include AI predictions, voice assistant integration, IoT compatibility, and a user-friendly interface with dark mode. Future developments aim to integrate augmented reality and wearable device features to enhance the user experience .

The project implements user-centered design by featuring a user-friendly interface that supports a visually appealing UI with options like dark mode. It includes location-based services, custom notifications, and smart integrations to cater to user needs effectively. The app is designed to be intuitive, offering quick access via home screen widgets and offline data storage for enhanced usability .

Students achieved several educational outcomes, including understanding the architecture and key features of mobile app development using Android Studio. They also gained experience in developing systems that automate processes for weather apps and learned to function as team members while following professional ethics .

The development of the weather app included ethical considerations such as teamwork and communication norms, which were encouraged as part of the learning outcomes. By emphasizing teamwork and adherence to ethical guidelines, the project aimed to inculcate professionalism among participants and ensure responsible handling of user data, especially considering the data privacy concerns with GPS tracking .

Future technologies essential for addressing current limitations include AI-based predictions for better accuracy, voice command support for hands-free operation, and smart home integrations for automated responses to weather changes. Augmented reality for visualizing weather data and enhanced data analytics using 5G and IoT for precise hyper-local forecasts are also crucial .

Commercial challenges include API usage costs, as premium weather APIs can be expensive, and potential data privacy issues related to GPS tracking. Ad-based revenue models might lead to intrusive advertisements, affecting user experience. High battery consumption due to GPS tracking is another concern, which might impact user retention and satisfaction .

Weather apps play a crucial role in disaster management by providing real-time updates and alerts for severe weather conditions. These functionalities help individuals and agencies plan and prepare for potential hazards, thereby improving safety and readiness during emergencies. The integration of IoT, AI, and data analytics further augments their capability to offer timely and accurate information .

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