Wondering what we’ve bought over the years? We’ve created this quick list of weather stations and gadgets we recommend, all of which we have used or currently use at our home. This list includes weather stations, books we’re reading, and more. We’ll update this from time to time as we acquire more (and don’t worry, there’s always something new we want!).
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While the Vantage Vue is showing its age, and its connectivity options limited, it remains the best mid-grade weather station on the market.
- Accuracy is nearly on par with the Vantage Pro 2
- Extremely reliable
- Well-constructed and durable
- Internet connectivity is optional, and expensive
- 5-in-1 sensor isn’t the best for accurate readings
- No expandability
- Can measure PM1 concentrations
- Integrates with WeatherLink Live
- Accurate readings, highly sensitive instrumentation
- Not a standalone sensor
If you're serious about accuracy in measuring rainfall, you can't get any better than this rain gauge. Built to National Weather Service and CoCoRAHS standards, it can measure up to 11" of rain.
- NOAA Weather Radio with SAME
- AM/FM Radio with Six Memory Channels
- Backlit LCD with Continuous Backlighting Option
- Color-coded Alert Indicators
- Alert Override
- Automatically switches over from AM/FM to warn you of hazardous conditions
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- The best remote temperature sensor on the market
- American made
- Highly accurate
- No subscription fees
- Higher price than other options
Weather Watch is the perfect gift for weather newbies and nerds alike to learn more about America's weather and climate. Unlike other countries, the US has diverse and extreme weather, with some regions experiencing extreme cold and blizzards and others summer heat and hurricanes. This book is suitable for weather experts and people looking for a book about the weather that is easy to read and understand.
If you own a smart home, the WeatherFlow Tempest is the weather station to buy. The lightning detection capabilities are also the best we've seen.
- Super quick setup
- Outstanding lightning detection
- Fairly accurate instrumentation
- Ready for the smart home
- Haptic rain sensor doesn’t measure rainfall accurately enough
- No expandability
- Price
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