diff --git a/micropython/examples/plasma_stick/weather.py b/micropython/examples/plasma_stick/weather.py
index abd291d8..bb0374d1 100644
--- a/micropython/examples/plasma_stick/weather.py
+++ b/micropython/examples/plasma_stick/weather.py
@@ -88,7 +88,6 @@ def get_data():
     # open the json data
     j = r.json()
     print("Data obtained!")
-    r.close()
 
     # parse relevant data from JSON
     current = j["current_weather"]
@@ -101,6 +100,8 @@ Conditions = {WEATHERCODES[weathercode]}
 Last Open-Meteo update: {datetime_arr[0]}, {datetime_arr[1]}
     """)
 
+    r.close()
+
     # flash the onboard LED after getting data
     pico_led.value(True)
     time.sleep(0.2)