The US’s largest home weather station manufacturers are AcuRite, Ambient Weather, and Davis. However, buying one of these stations outside the United States is expensive. In the rest of the world, Ecowitt is the largest home weather station manufacturer globally. Their stations are of such high quality that others license them for sale in their[…]
Author : Ed Oswald
Ed Oswald has nearly two decades of experience in technology and science journalism, and specializes in weather stations and smart home technology. He's written for Digital Trends, PC World, and TechHive. His work has also appeared in the New York Times. When he isn't writing about gadgets, he enjoys chasing severe weather and winter storms.
Ambient Weather WS-2902C Review: Best Budget Weather Station
Our Review Score: 83 There are many choices regarding home weather stations, especially for budget models. But with these cheap weather stations come compromises, and that’s why I was skeptical of Ambient Weather’s claims about the WS-2902C. Ambient Weather claims the WS-2902C’s sensors are nearly as accurate as the Davis Vantage Vue but have far[…]
2022 Emergency Weather Radio Buyers Guide and Test Results
Welcome to our emergency and weather radio buyers guide! If you’re looking for tips on what to look for and the results of our top emergency weather radios tests, you’ve come to the right place. See our Best Emergency Radios and Weather Radios of 2022 rankings for our full reviews, which use the tests below[…]
2022 WiFi Temperature Sensor Buyers Guide and Test Results
Welcome to our WiFi temperature sensor buyers guide! If you’re looking for tips on what to look for and the results of our remote temperature sensor test, you’ve come to the right place. See our Best WiFi Temperature Sensors of 2022 rankings for our full reviews, which use the tests below to determine the “best”[…]
Weather Station Buyers Guide and Test Results (Updated 2022)
Welcome to our home weather station buyers guide! If you’re looking for tips on what to look for and the results of our real-world weather station tests, you’ve come to the right place. See our Best Home Weather Stations of 2022 rankings for our full reviews, which use the tests below to determine the “best”[…]
Galileo Thermometer: How They Work and the 5 Best to Buy
A Galileo Thermometer is a glass tube filled with liquid, typically ethanol, and has a series of weights attached to it. As the temperature changes, the liquid expands or contracts, which moves the weights up or down the tube. While the instrument bears the name of the great Italian physicist Galileo Galilei, he did not[…]
Is Tornado Alley Shifting East? The Data Says Yes
As winter changes to spring, meteorologists switch focus from winter storms to severe weather. Ramping up first in the Deep South in March, tornado season reaches its peak in ‘Tornado Alley’ in May and June. But where the bulk of these tornadoes form seems to be shifting east. Tornado Alley still sees greater numbers of[…]
Davis Instruments AirLink Review: Great, But You Need to Buy Into the Ecosystem
We will start by saying if you don’t own a Davis weather station, the Davis AirLink air quality monitor might not be your best option. However, if you do, and have already upgraded to the new WeatherLink Live access point, it’s a fantastic deal. The AirLink is one of the top-tier indoor air quality monitors[…]
Davis Vantage Vue vs Vantage Pro2: It’s a Tough Choice
We don’t make it a secret that we’re big fans of Davis weather stations. They might not be the fanciest home weather stations, but they have a proven record of reliability that few other companies can match. Their stations last for decades and measured the highest wind speed recorded by a personal weather station, 199mph![…]
Prime Day is Happening: Here The Best Weather Station Deals
Prime Day is here, and we’re busy searching for all the great deals. Along with deals on thousands of items, we found some great Prime Day weather station deals that you’ll want to check out. Don’t wait too long: Prime Day ends at 11:59pm PT July 13. While the deals aren’t as numerous as in[…]
