Home weather station suggestions

[gsganzer]

My home weather station has quit working and I'm looking to replace it. My original was just a cheap-ish Accurite. Without going all out with a professional model, does anyone have a recommendation for a decent one?

I don't mind spending some money (up to maybe $300) if it will last a while.

 

[arto98607]

Here's one you already paid for and it works pretty good:


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

 

[Doofy]

My Accurite "Atlas" has been trouble-free for the past 2 years. It replaced a cheaper Accurite that had been up for at least 15 years with no problems.

 

[ponytug]

I have a Vantage pro 2, and like it. My neighbor has a Tempest, and loves it. If I were in the market now, I would buy a Tempest, just because the rain gauge never needs cleaning. The accessories from Davis are pricey, though the product quality has been excellent and technical support top notch.

All the best,

Peter

 

[ponytug]

Here's one you already paid for and it works pretty good:


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

And just in case you aren't aware of the detailed 48 hour hourly forecasts; scroll down and click on the hourly forecasts.
E.g. Hourly Graphical Forecast for 43.31N 90.19W

All the best,

Peter

 

[BoylermanCT]

I use the Accurite Iris with wifi connection so I can see the data on their app and feed the data to weather underground. I have 6 remote sensors in the family room, barn, garage, porch, chicken coop and basement plus lightning sensor. I really like the app and being able to monitor everything remotely.

 

[ponytug]

+1 on Weatherunderground, which is the reason that I bought a weather station in the first place.

All the best,

Peter

 

[reb]

I bought a Kalevol weather station. It has had some issues, but the manufacturer has been very helpful. They replaced the first unit based on my 2 star review on Amazon. I would not hesitate to buy another.

 

[bdhsfz6]

+1 on the Davis Instruments equipment. I have the wireless Vantage Pro 2 which has been in service for almost 20 years. Cost a grand though.

 

[Xfaxman]

I have the La Cross: Weather Stations

 

[Thomas]

I like our Davis 10+ year not hiccup.

 

[bigtiller]

I have had the Davis Vantage Vue for 2.5 years with no problems. It's wireless up to 1000 ft. and has it's own monitor.

 

[lman]

I also have an Acurite Atlas connected to Weather Underground.

 

[mjonesnh]

Acurite Iris connected to Weather Underground. Seems to work well

 

[Oaktree]

We have an Ambient weather station here, I think it's this model:

StackPath

Had it 3-4 years, no problems. It does not connect to the internet.

 

[Oz_Kioti]

I have a Vantage pro 2, and like it. My neighbor has a Tempest, and loves it. If I were in the market now, I would buy a Tempest, just because the rain gauge never needs cleaning. ...

I've owned a Davis Vantage Vue for a couple years now, and have had to clean the rainfall module twice. So I'll make it an annual exercise to climb a ladder, undo two bolts & take it down, clean the module & put it back up -- a 15 minute job, so not a big issue compared with the usefulness of having the unit (with it's included indoor wireless display panel).

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Like my ambient. It is on the internet and I post to wunderground also. Has a nice monitor I keep beside the tv.

Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station https://a.co/d/5yctlTn

 

[LittleBill21]

I bought 2 of these for me and my parents, 2 years strong, and much butter then the accuritte I had before

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...f9f12a1624e91&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

[rontaki]

I've had an Ambient Weather WS-2000 up for about 3 years now. It connects with Weather Underground and the Ambient Weather network, as well as an indoor console. No word needed.

The only thing I've done for maintenance is replace 2 AA lithium batteries once, and had to reassemble the rain guage cup that blew off because I didn't tighten it enough when assembling.

I bought the optional PM2.5 micron air quality sensor, but that has required more maintenance than it is worth. It is not accurate enough for Weather Underground, it does not use the PM2.5 sensor data. Still, when it works good I get a good idea of air quality.

If you want to know the weather in my backyard, here's the link -

https://ambientweather.net/dashboard/8b84c175d5842a7d91fe2ba6190ed314

 

[ponytug]

FWIW: We use Purple Air for air quality readings outdoors, and a cheap PM2.5 sensor from eBay for indoor readings.

All the best,

Peter