Selecting where to install your weather station’s sensor is one of the most important things you can do to ensure accurate data collection. Our tests have shown that sensor accuracy increases as price increases. While there are some exceptions, the adage of getting what you pay for tends to apply here. In most cases, cheap weather stations are noticeably less accurate than mid or high-range models. You can use your weather data to trigger these devices, such as turning the lights on inside the house when it gets dark outside. If you have smart home technology around the house, I strongly recommend purchasing a home weather station that is smart home compatible. Wind speed and direction data may be useful if you have an obstruction-free area on your property to place your station others offer UV and solar energy data or lightning detection. These are the basics, and some stations can measure much more than just these. I recommend looking for stations that measure the following: Weather stations can monitor many weather conditions, but what they measure varies from model to model. What to Consider When Shopping for a Home Weather Station I also run The Weather Station Experts, a weather gadget reviews blog. My weather station reviews have appeared on TechHive and Digital Trends, and I have personally tested every station I recommend in my reviews. As an adult, I’ve combined my professional life – a technology journalist – with my passion for the weather to review weather stations and gadgets. Show more The Expert: I’ve been a weather enthusiast since I was a child.
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