Chicago is called “America’s Windy City.” It earned this nickname because of its windy winters. However, is Chicago the windiest city in America? To find out, we compiled data on the 10 windiest cities in the US. The results might surprise you.
Thunderstorms are a regular occurrence during the spring and summer months for large swaths of the United States. As storm systems sweep across the country, … Read more
Rainy days get you down? The answer appears to be to move to the Southwest United States. Cities in the Desert Southwest are some of the driest in the country, with average annual rainfall as little as three inches per year! We combed the data and picked out the 10 most driest cities in the US, which are pretty bone dry.
While we’re here to find you the best home weather station, we also understand you just might be looking for accurate local weather data. Let … Read more
Sunshine is good for you. It’s a natural source of Vitamin D. It elevates your mood and has been shown to lower blood pressure. A sunny day makes outdoor activities that much more pleasant. If you love the sunshine, there’s no better place in America to be than the Desert Southwest.
Ambient Weather’s weather stations have become what I expect to see in mid-range models. The company all but defined the budget end of the spectrum with the WS-2902 series, which performed almost as well as the Davis Vantage Vue — and offered best-in-class smart home connectivity. I couldn’t wait to test the Ambient Weather WS-5000 out for myself.
Kestrel makes incredible weather meters. But can it make a great home weather station? We have our answer, and it’s the KestrelMet 6000.
Date of Our Original Review: October 2023 While weather gadgets don’t have the upgrade cycle of an iPhone, manufacturers improve their products frequently to get … Read more
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-2902.
There’s been incredible growth in private sector meteorology over the past twenty years, and there’s a reason for it. In the early days of the … Read more
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.
Date of our Original Review: June 2024 Ambient Weather has long been recognized for producing accurate weather stations that integrate well with smart home technology … Read more
The holidays are here again, so it’s time to start thinking about what you’re getting everyone. But what if they’re into science? Or a science teacher? What science-themed gifts are out there and are of high quality?
The holiday shopping season is here, and there are some great deals on weather gifts. We’ve rounded up 22 (that’s not a typo!) gifts for weather lovers for you to consider for the weather nerd in your life this holiday season, no matter the holiday you’re shopping for.
No doubt at some point you’ve looked up at the clouds, if just for their beauty, and to marvel at the different shapes and sizes. By knowing the various cloud types you can make general assumptions about current and near-future weather.
The WeatherFlow Tempest is a station I’ve been watching for years. The station first debuted on Indiegogo in late 2016 (no, that’s not a typo) and looked like nothing else on the market.
The Tempest Weather System is an outstanding weather station, with accuracy rivaling some pro-grade weather stations. However, you may have experienced some issues with the … Read more
An automatic weather station is a broad term that describes weather stations that take measurements without humans. Basic home weather stations are automated, as are … Read more
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.
When most people think about the weather, they’re thinking about conditions in the short term—the current temperature, what it’s like outside, and whether or not it looks like it’s going to rain. On the other hand, climate refers to average weather conditions in a particular area over time.
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