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Our buying guides will help you choose which weather station is best for your needs, organized by brand, intended use, and more.

Which Davis Weather Station Should I Buy?

Ed Oswald

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.

Which Ecowitt Weather Station Should I Buy?

Ed Oswald

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.

What AcuRite Weather Station Should I Buy?

Ed Oswald

AcuRite is likely one of the world's most prolific weather instrument manufacturers. Chances are you've seen at least one AcuRite weather station at your local retailer: retailers like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot sometimes sell the AcuRite weather stations (or both) in their brick-and-mortar stores.

What Ambient Weather Station Should I Buy?

Ed Oswald

The Ambient Weather brand has been around a long time, initially a great place to find deals on all kinds of weather instruments, but now selling its own branded weather instruments and gadgets.

Best Weather Stations for Kids

Nicole Cheung

Weather stations are a great way for kids to explore what's going on outside. Children can easily understand and interact with changing weather patterns, whether sunny or rainy. These tools can spark a lifelong interest in science and teach kids about weather phenomena.