Automate Daily Weather Alerts with n8n and Spontit Push Notifications

What this workflow does

This workflow sends a daily weather update at 9 AM automatically.

It fetches Berlin’s current temperature from OpenWeatherMap and sends a push notification via Spontit.

This solves the problem of remembering to check the weather each morning manually.

You get a simple notification that tells the exact temperature, so you can prepare for the day.

Who should use this workflow

This is for people who want daily weather updates without checking apps or websites.

If you want a daily push notification reminding you of the temperature at a set time, this workflow fits well.

Also useful for anyone in Berlin or who wants to change the city easily.

Tools and services used in this workflow

• n8n: Automation platform to build and run the workflow.
• OpenWeatherMap: Service providing real-time weather data via API.
• Spontit: Service used to send push notifications to devices.
• Cron Node: To schedule the workflow to run daily at 9 AM.

Inputs → Processing steps → Output

Inputs

• Scheduled trigger time: 9 AM daily (configured in the Cron node).
• Location name: “berlin” used in OpenWeatherMap node.
• API Keys: OpenWeatherMap and Spontit credentials required.

Processing Steps

• The Cron node triggers the workflow at 9 AM.
• The OpenWeatherMap node fetches current weather for Berlin using the API key.
• The workflow extracts temperature from the returned JSON data.
• The Spontit node formats a message using the temperature value.
• A push notification with title “Today’s Weather Update” is sent to the configured devices.

Output

Users receive a push notification every day at 9 AM with a personalized weather update showing the temperature in Celsius.

Beginner step-by-step: How to use this workflow in n8n

Step 1: Import the workflow

1. Download the workflow file using the Download button on this page.
2. Go to your n8n editor dashboard.
3. Click the menu and select “Import from File”.
4. Choose the downloaded workflow file to import it into your workspace.

Step 2: Add credentials and configure nodes

1. Open the OpenWeatherMap node and create new credentials with your OpenWeatherMap API Key.
2. Edit the city name if you want weather for a different location (default is “berlin”).
3. Open the Spontit node and add your Spontit API Key in credentials.
4. Verify the message content uses the expression =Hey! The temperature outside is {{$node["OpenWeatherMap"].json["main"]["temp"]}}°C.

Step 3: Test the workflow

1. Run the workflow manually to check if it fetches weather and sends the notification.
2. Fix any errors like credential issues or wrong JSON paths before proceeding.

Step 4: Activate for production

1. Save the workflow with a name like “Daily Weather Update Notification”.
2. Toggle the activation switch in the top right corner to enable it.
3. The workflow will now run every day at 9 AM automatically.

Customization ideas

• Change the city name in the OpenWeatherMap node to get weather updates for other places.
• Add more weather details in the Spontit message like humidity or weather description using JSON expressions.
• Set a different trigger time in the Cron node for an earlier or later notification.
• Modify temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit or Kelvin by changing API parameters or calculation logic.
• If supported, configure Spontit to send notifications to multiple devices or accounts.

Possible problems and solutions

• Problem: Workflow does not trigger at 9 AM.
  Fix: Check that the Cron node is set to 9 and the workflow is activated. Confirm server time zone matches your local time.
• Problem: OpenWeatherMap node errors.
  Fix: Validate the API key and correct spelling of city name. Test API key externally if needed.
• Problem: Push notification not sent by Spontit node.
  Fix: Verify Spontit API Key is correct. Ensure the message content expression uses the proper JSON path and syntax.

What happens in the workflow (summary)

Every morning at 9 AM, the workflow starts.

It asks OpenWeatherMap for Berlin’s current temperature.

The temperature data goes to Spontit.

Then a push notification with the temperature is sent.

Advanced tips

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Consider backing up workflows before making changes.

Monitor workflow runs to catch errors early.

Results and benefits

✓ Automates daily weather check.

✓ Sends ready information with no manual effort.

✓ Helps user prepare better every morning.

→ No more forgotten weather checks or surprises.