We’ve noticed increasing interest from our readers in weather stations from La Crosse Technology and have occasionally had questions on various La Crosse weather station models. It’s not surprising: their stations are inexpensive and readily available, not only from Amazon but also from brick-and-mortar stores.
What is the best La Crosse weather station to buy? We’ve laid out our picks below. We’d love to hear your feedback in the comments if you own one! Let’s get started.
Top Rated La Crosse Stations
La Crosse 308-1414MB-INT Weather Station with Mold Indicator
If you have a mold problem, the La Crosse 308-1414MB-INT is a good choice.
La Crosse Technology V40A-PRO-INT Wi-Fi Professional Weather Center
If the V40-PRO-INT is on sale, it's a pretty good deal.
La Crosse Technology 328-10618-INT Wireless WiFi Professional Weather Center
Similar to the V21-WTH, but with a rain gauge.
La Crosse Technology V21-WTH Wireless Wi-Fi Weather Station
If you don't need internet connectivity, the V21-WTH is a great alternative to more expensive stations.
La Crosse Technology C85845-INT Weather Station, Black
This Amazon bestseller is our top pick in indoor outdoor thermometers.
La Crosse Technology 724-1415BL Wireless Rain Station with Temperature and Humidity
Just worried about moisture and rain? This is the station for you.
The 5 Best La Crosse Weather Stations
La Crosse Technology C85845-INT Weather Station, Black
This Amazon bestseller is our top pick in indoor outdoor thermometers.
While we generally don’t recommend La Crosse weather stations as there are better options, one thing La Crosse Technology does well is indoor and outdoor thermometers. One of the best indoor-outdoor thermometers is the C85845-INT, which features an adjustable brightness color display and an attractive console that doesn’t take up much space and the temperature is readable from a considerable distance.
In addition to indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, this large display indoor outdoor thermometer also measures the dewpoint and heat index, and “comfort levels” are shown below the humidity readings. While the C85845-INT does measure barometric pressure to provide a forecast, that information isn’t shown.
The console runs off AC power, with 3 AA batteries as backup (the outdoor sensor also requires batteries). La Crosse also sells a radiation shield for the sensor to improve the accuracy of outdoor temperature measurements, which we recommend.
- Large, bright display
- Battery backup
- Accuracy isn't great without optional radiation shield for the outdoor sensor
La Crosse Technology V42-PRO-INT Professional Weather Center with Combo Sensor and Remote Monitoring
If on sale, it's worth it to consider this station.
The La Crosse V42A-PRO-INT is a fully-featured weather station, unlike the C85845-INT. In addition to indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, the V42A-PRO-INT measures wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall. It's expandable using other La Crosse sensors and can connect to Wi-Fi. It also has forecast icons that change with the seasons, which we've always found to be a cool feature of the company's weather stations.
We'd recommend the Ambient Weather WS-2902 or WS-1553-IP at this price if it's cheaper. But occasionally, this model is on sale for a substantial discount, making it an attractive option for those on a budget.
- Fully featured weather station
- App isn't the greatest
La Crosse Technology V21-WTH Wireless Wi-Fi Weather Station
If you don't need internet connectivity, the V21-WTH is a great alternative to more expensive stations.
The La Crosse V21-WTH is a good option if you're short on space. Much like the AcuRite Notos, it mounts to the top of a mast and measures temperature, humidity, wind speed, and direction. However, one thing it has that the Notos does not have is internet connectivity. If you like the Notos but want to be still able to monitor your backyard weather remotely, the V21-WTH is an excellent alternative.
La Crosse Technology 328-10618-INT Wireless WiFi Professional Weather Center
Similar to the V21-WTH, but with a rain gauge.
The La Crosse 328-10618-INT is very similar to the V21-WTH, however, with a rain gauge allowing you to work better with tight spaces. We also like that it's internet-connected and expandable -- and not badly priced, either!
La Crosse Technology 724-1415BL Wireless Rain Station with Temperature and Humidity
Just worried about moisture and rain? This is the station for you.
A digital rain gauge is the perfect option if you don't need a full-blown weather station but need to monitor rainfall (gardeners, we're looking at you). The La Crosse 724-1415BL is a wireless rain gauge that also monitors indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity as a bonus. This gauge tracks rainfall readings from the past hour, day, week, month, and year, and an icon tells you how many days it's been since it last rained (or how long it's been raining).
This model has no internet connectivity, which is a shame. However, it's not badly priced for a digital rain gauge, and reviews are generally positive.
For Better Accuracy and Performance
La Crosse manufactures many cheap weather stations with varying degrees of quality. The average person or casual weather observer will be happy with the performance. However, if you’re a weather enthusiast looking for better accuracy, we recommend considering other manufacturers first. See our list of preferred brands, which you can find by clicking Buyers Guides in the menu above.
Any questions? Feel free to ask them in the comments below!
