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MetPy
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MetPy is a collection of tools in Python for reading, visualizing, and performing calculations
with weather data. MetPy supports Python >= 3.8 and is freely available under a permissive
`open source license <https://github.com/Unidata/MetPy/blob/main/LICENSE>`_.

If you're new to MetPy, check out our :doc:`Getting Started <userguide/startingguide>` guide.


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        **User Guide**

        The user guide provides in-depth information on how
        to use MetPy, including how to get started. This is where to look for
        general conceptual descriptions on how to use parts of MetPy, like its
        support for XArray or units.

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        **Reference Guide**

        The reference guide contains detailed descriptions on
        every function and class within MetPy. This is where to turn to understand
        how to use a particular feature or where to search for a specific tool

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        **Developer Guide**

        Want to help make MetPy better? Found something
        that's not working quite right? You can find instructions on how to
        contribute to MetPy here. You can also find detailed descriptions on
        tools useful for developing MetPy.

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        **Example Gallery**

        Check out MetPy's gallery of examples which contains
        sample code demonstrating various parts of MetPy's functionality.


Our up-to-date references for grants and funding can be found `here <https://github.com/Unidata/MetPy/blob/main/CITATION.cff>`_.

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