The ThingPulse weather station library is commonly used to parse OWM data.
The API returns a specific icon code within the JSON response (e.g., "icon":"10d" ). The icons are usually available as PNG files. openweathermap-icons
In embedded systems, icons are often stored locally in SPIFFS (Serial Peripheral Interface Flash File System) for faster loading, or fetched directly via HTTP GET requests. The ThingPulse weather station library is commonly used
Various levels of overcast or partly cloudy conditions. Precipitation: Raindrop icons, drizzle, and showers. Wintery: Snowflakes for snowfall. Severe: Thunderstorm, lightning, and strong wind icons. Atmospheric: Icons representing mist, fog, or dust. 5. Best Practices In embedded systems, icons are often stored locally
Many developers opt to replace standard icons with custom SVG or bitmap icons to fit specific display aesthetics (e.g., monochrome LCDs). 4. Key Weather Icon Categories The icons are categorized by weather conditions: Sunny/Clear: Sun/Moon icons representing clear skies.