Best Weather Station Reviews 2017

Ambient Weather has been around since 1998, becoming the market leader in weather station equipment and environmental monitoring. One of their main goals is to keep prices low so that average people can afford their very own high quality weather monitoring instruments.

This wifi-enabled weather observer has a wide range of sensors, so you can stay informed at all times. Let's take a closer look:

• Transmits 915 mhz from the outdoor and indoor temperature sensor for accurate long range forecasts
• Highly detailed, contains clearly laid out measurements for temperature, humidity, wind speed & direction, rainfall, UV, barometric pressure, and solar radiation
• Observer also offers the dew point and rainfall rate in a graph displaying trends for the barometer, temperature and humidity
• On-screen menu where you can synchronize time, change the unit of measure, calibrate parameters, find real-time weather results from the internet and more
• All-in-one sensory array - which does most of the forecasting - has a thermos-hygrometer radiation shield to keep it accurate
• Charged with a solar panel and 3 AA alkaline rechargeable batteries which are included

La Crosse Technology started as one man with a mobile showroom traveling across the USA. His business grew into a multinational company that today specializes in wireless weather monitoring instruments and atomic time devices. Their clocks and devices are built with style in mind so they can add an accent of beauty to homes and offices.

This simple weather station offers basic weather data and works as an atomic alarm clock as well. Let's take a closer look:

• 12 hour forecast is provided based on changing barometric pressure
• Prominently displays the time, indoor and outdoor temperature, and humidity
• Time and date set themselves and you can initiate an automatic reset for daylight savings
• Backlight can be adjusted - choose to have the backlight on continuously or on-demand
• Display shows how strong your signal strength is at all times

Davis Instruments started off over 50 years ago with just 13 products. Today, they create and sell hundreds of high quality monitoring instruments for various fields and activities. Their instruments are used mostly for weather monitoring, vehicle monitoring and by boaters and fishermen.

This self-contained weather station has everything you need for high quality readings at home. Let's see what you get with the Vantage Vue:

• Uses an integrated sensor suite – known as an ISS – to capture a wide range of weather data
• Ruggedly built LCD screen displays data in an easy-to-read screen with a range of options
• Mounting hardware is included so you can set up your sensor – but the mounting pole is sold separately
• Sensor reports current weather conditions: indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall and dew point
• Console displays convenient weather icons, the current moon phase, sunrise and sunset times
• Graphs weather patterns for more serious weather enthusiasts

AcuRite has a long history in the design and technology industry. It was created by Chaney Instrument Company – a leading manufacturer of quartz clock movements in the USA. Today, AcuRite products are a popular choice for consumers at major stores such as Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. They're passionate about providing dependable weather forecasts for users' local areas.

This precise weather sensor excels at connecting with your smart devices, totally changing the convenience factor of personal weather forecasting. Let's take a closer look:

• 5-in-1 sensor reports temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and rain
• High contrast color display makes the data easy to read
• PC connect feature lets you connect the display to your computer, enabling you to remotely view your local weather through the internet –also available for with your smart devices by using the My AcuRite App
• Set up programmable alerts for certain changes in the weather such as temperature, humidity, wind, rain, dew point and storm alerts
• Set up email and text alerts to let you know when changes occur

Oregon Scientific is an electronics brand with a passion for nature and personal wellness. Their products help you monitor the environment around you as well as household appliances, personal activity and more.

This handy weather station has a conveniently divided LCD screen with clear markers for heat, wind, storms, fog and frost. Let's take a closer look:

• LCD screen uses graphics to display various weather conditions for quick reading
• Atomic clock self-sets and can be adjusted to a 12 or 24-hour format
• Has time zone offset and a month/day calendar
• Weather station monitors indoor and outdoor temperatures
• If you purchase additional sensors, the LCD screen can display the conditions in up to 3 remote locations
• Screen has a backlight for nighttime viewing