PythonWeatherApp

A simple but stylish weather application built with Python 3.12, PyQt5, and the OpenWeatherAPI. It features:

• Dynamic dark/light theme switching based on time of day
• Weather-specific backgrounds and emojis
• Modular code for clarity and easy maintenance
• Custom styling via an external QSS file

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📂 Project Structure

main.py               # Entry point for the application
dataFetcher.py        # Handles data requests to the OpenWeatherAPI
weatherApp.py         # Main widget/UI logic
weatherFunctions.py   # Provides logical methods (e.g., weather emoji mapping, theme switching)
styles.qss            # External stylesheet for UI elements

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📦 Dependencies

You need the following Python packages installed:

pip install requests PyQt5

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🔑 API Key

This project requires an OpenWeatherAPI key.

You can obtain one by signing up at: https://openweathermap.org/api

Insert your API key inside weatherApp.py:

def get_data(self):
    api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY"
    ...

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▶️ How to Run

Make sure you are using Python 3.12 (or compatible).

Windows / Linux:
    python main.py

macOS:
    python3 main.py

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💡 Credits

This project is based on the work of BroCode on YouTube, with significant updates and customization:

• Improved styling
• Dynamic dark/light themes
• Modularized code for better readability and maintainability