You can also see the sunrise and sunset times, which can come in handy for gardeners wanting to get an early start, and at the very top of the screen are two images with directional arrows between them to show you the current, and expected, overall weather condition.

Like the previous one, this is a nice, all-inclusive station, with three different ways to get your information. It has a comprehensive display, mobile interop, and a little speaker/basic readout unit as well. This one is for the serious amateur meteorologist and is my favorite of the bunch, to be honest. Pros Mid-range and upper-end models can offer the opportunity to save data onto an SD memory card. This is particularly useful if you have a strong interest in the weather and want to monitor it by plotting graphs on the computer. Battery vs. Solar Powered StationsOne of the most important sets of sensors is for temperature and humidity – thermometers and barometers. Thermometers are usually digital, using similar thermistor technology as is used to control thermostats and monitor computer CPU temperatures. This is a lot more accurate than old-fashioned mercury thermometers and can update a reading when a fraction of a degree of temperature change occurs.

One of the best things about this weather station is the ice alert. In winter, this will let you know when the temperature has dropped below zero, so you’ll know to take extra care when leaving your house or leave extra time to de-ice your car.For weather-sensitive people. I have problems with arterial blood pressure which made me air pressure and humidity-sensitive. Therefore, I need a weather station to know the cause of my headaches, whether they are weather-related or not. The outside sensor has an IPX4 waterproof rating which means it is protected from water splashes from any direction. The Tempest Weather system features a unique design unlike other weather stations on our list. The design features no moving parts, which means the sensors are all concealed to form a simple outdoor unit that requires nearly no maintenance. The outdoor unit can be powered by solar or electricity, giving you the option to switch between the two based on your needs. Invest in the cut-rate thermometers if you only need to measure temperature and humidity at home. The most primitive cut-rate items are only equipped with two built-in sensors of the temperature and humidity and will merely outline a general picture.

Although this one is not a sort of professional weather station, it is a nice thing for smart home enthusiasts. All you need to do is say "Alexa, ask Netatmo what’s the temperature outside" or ask other questions and you will get the information you need. Indeed, this is a good choice for those who consider a connected model. Technoline’s WS6830 model comes with an outdoor sensor to help you get an accurate idea of the weather conditions outside. It works well if it is very close to the house, but if set further away, the signal doesn’t come through the walls of the house that well. This is a pro device from AcuRite that costs more than 100 dollars, but it looks and performs just as advertised. There are several add-on options that you can buy for other 20-something dollars: dual displays and internet-connected options. AcuRite positions this device as a high-precision 5-in-1 wireless weather station that accurately measures temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and rain. There are also moon phase readings, indoor comfort levels, “feels like” temperature, barometric pressure, high and low records, among other cool features that would make this device an indispensable home gadget. As with the other AcuRite device we covered above in this article, this pro model guarantees 330 ft of reliable wireless signal transmission. A high-precision anemometer and wind vane will make sure you have the most up-to-date wind speed readings. This device can also serve as an invaluable tool for those concerned with rain precipitation numbers and rainfall history: the gadget measures a rain accumulation for today, over all-time, by year, and by month. This is much more ideal for the serious amateur meteorologist, farmer, or the like. It provides all the weather data you need and gives you multiple ways to actually see the output. This is one I am happy to recommend, just, be aware, I’ve seen lightning strike these before.

Agrovista weather and soil moisture station demo

This set comes with an outdoor sensor and an indoor sensor/display. The outside sensor is solar powered and the indoor unit has a 19 cm full-colour screen. Ideally, you want a device that includes all of the key sensors – barometer/thermometer, rain gauge, anemometer, weather vane, and possibly the ability to measure atmospheric static (a precursor to lightning). 1. Sainlogic Professional Observer – Nice solar station with three readout methods

Scientists have had weather station equipment for a long time, but this is prohibitively expensive, fragile, and hard to operate stuff. It’s only somewhat recently that semi-professional weather stations have come around, ideal for amateur meteorologists and those whose jobs depend on a better grasp of the weather. Best weather station for gardeners: ClimeMET CM9088 New & Improved Digital Wireless Weather Station It’s important to choose a spot that will be able to accurately record the environmental conditions.Museums and private collections, where humidity control and storage conditions are of crucial importance. The weather stations can be either battery or solar-powered. The solar-powered ones are usually on the higher end of the price spectrum and are recommended in places with unreliable electricity. One small shortcoming is that the LCD screen has a narrow viewing angle. You need to be viewing at the right height to clearly see the display. Also, after initial set up it can take up to a week for the forecast to become available – there’s nothing to indicate this in the manual so it can be tempting to believe the device is faulty in the meantime.