This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Openweathermap Cron Update Scheduled n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   Automate Your Morning with n8n: Send Daily Weather Updates via Push Notification
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to automate daily weather alerts using n8n, OpenWeatherMap, and Pushcut. Get temperature updates every morning without lifting a finger.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n workflow, daily weather notification, OpenWeatherMap API, Pushcut, automation, push notifications, weather updates, no-code automation, morning routine automation, n8n tutorial
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - OpenWeatherMap API
   - Pushcut API
   
   Article:
   
   In a world where automation continues to streamline our everyday lives, even something as simple as checking the weather can be handled intelligently. Thanks to platforms like n8n — a powerful, extendable workflow automation tool — you can now receive customized, real-time weather updates each morning without touching your smartphone. In this guide, we'll explore a simple yet effective n8n workflow that connects OpenWeatherMap and Pushcut to deliver morning weather updates via push notification.
   
   Why Automate Weather Updates?
   
   Let’s face it — checking the weather is part of many of our morning rituals. However, we often get distracted by social media or forget to check it altogether. By automating this process, you’ll wake up to a helpful, non-intrusive push notification that tells you how to dress for the day without opening any apps or websites.
   
   What You’ll Need:
   
   Before setting up this workflow in n8n, you’ll need to have accounts with and API access to the following services:
   
   - OpenWeatherMap: To fetch real-time weather data
   - Pushcut: To send push notifications to your device
   
   Additionally, you'll need to have n8n set up—either self-hosted or via n8n.cloud.
   
   Overview of the Workflow
   
   This n8n workflow has three key nodes linked in sequence:
   
   1. **Cron Node** – Triggers the workflow at a specific time every day.  
   2. **OpenWeatherMap Node** – Fetches the current temperature for a predefined city (e.g., Berlin).  
   3. **Pushcut Node** – Sends out a push notification with the temperature reading.
   
   Let’s break them down.
   
   1. Cron Node – Your Morning Trigger
   
   The Cron node serves as the entry point of the workflow. It is configured to run once daily at 9 AM. You can, of course, customize this time to better fit your personal schedule — perhaps earlier for early birds, or later for night owls. This built-in scheduler ensures the rest of the workflow kicks off automatically and without user interaction.
   
   2. OpenWeatherMap Node – Getting the Temperature
   
   Next in the chain is the OpenWeatherMap node, which pulls current weather data for a specified city—in this case, Berlin. You only need to provide the city name and your OpenWeatherMap API credentials. Once triggered by the Cron node, this node queries the OpenWeatherMap API and retrieves fresh weather data, including temperature, humidity, and more.
   
   The temperature in Celsius is later accessed using this expression:  
   {{$node["OpenWeatherMap"].json["main"]["temp"]}}
   
   This value is critical as it's the centerpiece of your push notification.
   
   3. Pushcut Node – Your Personalized Alert
   
   Finally, the Pushcut node sends the personalized weather update directly to your mobile device. Pushcut is an app that enables smart notifications—perfect for our goal.
   
   The notification is configured with a custom title ("Today's Weather Update") and message text like this:
   
   "Hey! The temperature outside is {{$node["OpenWeatherMap"].json["main"]["temp"]}}°C."
   
   The expression within the message dynamically inserts the current temperature fetched from the OpenWeatherMap API, ensuring that the daily alert is always accurate and relevant.
   
   Customizing Your Notifications
   
   While this use case revolves around basic temperature updates, the setup is highly customizable. You could include additional weather data such as humidity, conditions (sunny, cloudy, etc.), or even alerts for rain or snow. Just modify the data you pull from OpenWeatherMap and tailor the Pushcut notification accordingly.
   
   You could also modify the scheduling using more advanced Cron configurations to send updates multiple times a day (e.g., morning and evening) or even set location-based triggers for when you're traveling.
   
   Benefits of This Automation
   
   - Time-saving: No more fumbling for your phone and checking multiple apps.
   - Consistency: Receive updates at the same time every day.
   - Customization: Tailor notifications to suit your needs.
   - Expandability: Add more nodes to make your workflow richer, e.g., send emails or log data to Google Sheets.
   
   Conclusion
   
   By combining the power of n8n with reliable APIs like OpenWeatherMap and Pushcut, you can create seamless, smart automations that make your day more efficient. This weather alert workflow is just the beginning. With n8n's visual interface and vast node library, you can automate countless tasks — from sending daily reminders to integrating with complex business systems.
   
   Wake up informed and start your day knowing exactly what to expect from the skies!
   
   Now that you know how to build this workflow, go ahead and give it a try. Your future self — dressed perfectly for the weather — will thank you.

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.