NOAA SWPC Space Weather Scraper
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NOAA SWPC Space Weather Scraper
Scrapes NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center products: Kp index, solar wind, GOES X-ray flux, alerts, and sunspot numbers. Returns each record as a flat row.
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NOAA SWPC Space Weather Scraper
Scrape NOAA space weather data: Kp index, solar wind, X-ray flux, alerts, and sunspot numbers. Each record is a clean row with the latest measurements, ready for CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML. No API key or login.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center publishes geomagnetic, solar, and radio data that is scattered across several pages and formats. This Actor reads the public product feeds directly and returns each measurement as one flat row, so you can track space weather without building your own parser.
| Who uses it | What they scrape NOAA SWPC for |
|---|---|
| Amateur radio operators | Check current HF radio propagation conditions before a contest or net |
| Aurora chasers | Monitor the Kp index to decide when to head out and photograph the northern lights |
| Researchers | Build a time series of solar wind or X-ray flux for analysis |
| Space weather enthusiasts | Archive alerts and sunspot numbers for personal study |
What it does
This Actor collects NOAA SWPC space weather products, including the planetary Kp index, solar wind parameters, GOES X-ray flux, alerts, and sunspot numbers, and returns each record as a flat row.
- 🛰️ Five products, one scraper: Kp index, solar wind, GOES X-ray flux, alerts, and sunspot numbers.
- 📈 Newest first: records are returned in reverse chronological order, so the latest measurement is always on top.
- 🔢 Set your own limit: collect from 1 up to 1,000,000 records per run.
- 📄 Fixed schema: every product returns a consistent set of fields, ready for export.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with NOAA SWPC data
📻 Check HF radio propagation.
An amateur radio operator runs the Actor for the Kp index and X-ray flux before a contest to decide which bands are open.
🌌 Plan an aurora hunt.
An aurora chaser collects the latest Kp index and solar wind data to see if a geomagnetic storm is building.
📊 Build a research dataset.
A space weather researcher scrapes sunspot numbers and solar wind parameters over several months for a statistical study.
🚨 Monitor alerts.
A ham radio club runs the Actor daily to archive NOAA space weather alerts and warnings for their members.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| No API key | Reads the public NOAA SWPC feeds directly, no registration or token |
| Clean rows | Each product returns a flat, predictable schema for easy export |
| Up to a million records | Collect long time series for research or archiving |
| Multiple products | One Actor covers geomagnetic, solar wind, X-ray, alerts, and sunspots |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on raw NOAA SWPC product data, while the competitor provides a single computed snapshot for aurora and radio blackout.
| Feature | ParseForge | Space Weather Alert - Aurora Visibility & HF Radio Blackout |
|---|---|---|
| Planetary Kp index | Yes | Yes |
| Solar wind parameters | Yes | Not listed |
| GOES X-ray flux | Yes | Yes |
| Space weather alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Sunspot numbers | Yes | Not listed |
| Computed aurora-visible latitude | Not listed | Yes |
| HF radio blackout severity | Not listed | Yes |
Configure the run
Pick the NOAA SWPC product you want, set a maximum number of records, and the Actor returns the newest measurements first. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
A larger pull:
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.008 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.80 |
| 1,000 results | $8.00 |
| 10,000 results | $80.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the NOAA SWPC Space Weather Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to NOAA SWPC through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
Check that you selected a valid product and set maxItems to at least 1. If the NOAA SWPC feed is temporarily unavailable, try again later.
The data looks different from the NOAA website.
The Actor returns the raw values from the feed. Some products may have a delay of a few minutes. Compare timestamps to ensure you are looking at the same interval.
Can I get more than 1,000,000 records?
The maximum is 1,000,000 per run. If you need more, run the Actor multiple times with different date ranges or use the Apify API to paginate.
The run failed with an error.
Check the Actor log for details. Common causes are network issues or an invalid product selection. Retry the run or contact support.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Kp index? | The planetary Kp index measures global geomagnetic activity on a scale from 0 to 9. Higher values mean stronger geomagnetic storms, which can affect radio propagation and aurora visibility. |
| Which NOAA SWPC products can I scrape? | You can scrape the planetary Kp index, solar wind parameters, GOES X-ray flux, space weather alerts and warnings, and sunspot numbers. |
| Do I need an API key? | No. The Actor reads the public NOAA SWPC data feeds directly, so no registration or API key is required. |
| How many records can I get per run? | You can set the maximum records from 1 to 1,000,000. The newest records are returned first. |
| What format is the data returned in? | Each record is a flat row with fields specific to the product you selected. You can export the dataset as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML. |
| How often is the data updated? | The Actor reads the live NOAA SWPC feeds at the time of the run, so you get the latest available measurements. |
| Can I scrape historical data? | The Actor returns the most recent records up to your limit. For long historical archives, you may need to run it multiple times or use a different source. |
| What is solar wind data? | Solar wind data includes speed, density, and the interplanetary magnetic field components Bt and Bz, which are key for predicting geomagnetic activity. |
| What is GOES X-ray flux? | GOES X-ray flux measures solar X-ray output, which indicates solar flare activity. Flares can cause radio blackouts on Earth. |
| Can I get alerts and warnings? | Yes, select the 'Space Weather Alerts and Warnings' product to collect active NOAA SWPC alerts. |
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⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
