Lost your weather station manual? Donโt panic; we got you covered. This helpful page lists weather station manuals for all the weather stations we recommend here on The Weather Station Experts. Weโve organized them by brand.
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FInd your manual:
- General Weather Station Questions
- AcuRite Weather Station Manuals
- Ambient Weather Weather Station Manuals
- Davis Instruments Weather Station Manuals
- Ecowitt Weather Station Manuals
- Kestrel Weather Station Manuals
- La Crosse Weather Station Manuals
- WeatherFlow Weather Station Manuals
General Weather Station Questions
Weโve listed a few questions below that pertain to just about any weather station that may answer your question without having to refer to your manual.
How do you set up a weather station?
Before setting up your weather station, take some time to plan out your setup. Your weather stationโs sensor suite should be in an area free of any obstructions. If it is solar powered, itโs also important to have it in an area that will receive at minimum of 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day even during the winter months.
How do you calibrate a weather station?
Most home weather stations come calibrated from the factory, and will only require you to calibrate your barometer at setup. We donโt recommend calibrating any other sensors. However, if you notice readings are regularly too high or too low, using the stationโs calibration settings. Where youโll find this varies from weather station to weather station, so youโll need to refer to your manual.
Itโs windy. Why are my weather station wind readings so low?
Most people donโt realize that the official height where wind readings are taken is 33 feet! This is higher than a three story building, so even if your sensor suite is on top of your house, it still might not be high enough! The only way to get good wind readings at the surface is in a wide open area, which most of us wonโt have access to. Our recommendation is to get it 10 feet above your roofline for the best results. Otherwise, be prepared for this โ itโs somewhat unavoidable. See our installation guide for more.
How do you properly maintain a weather station?
Nearly any home weather station โ even the cheaper ones โ will give you years of trouble-free use f you take only 30 minutes out of your day every so many months to keep your weather station performing at its best. While our weather station maintenance guide has more, here are some basic tips:
- Make sure you disconnect everything before you start. This prevents false readings in your records.
- Debris, leaves, and yes, even bug and bird nests can cause your readings to be off. We recommend cleaning your weather station every six months or so, especially before winter, and again in the summer.
- Aging weather stations may require recalibration as the sensors age.
- Always recheck your โsitingโ or the placement of your weather station. New obstructions may require you to move the sensor to a better location.
AcuRite Weather Station Manuals
Most of AcuRiteโs weather stations fall under three brands: (from least featured to most featured) the Notos, the Iris, and the Atlas. The nice thing about AcuRiteโs directions is that they also include helpful videos, too.
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AcuRite Notos (3-in-1) Weather Station for Indoor/Outdoor Temperature, Humidity, and Wind Speed (005 |
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AcuRite Notos (3-in-1) 01604M Pro Color Digital Weather Station with Wind Speed, Temperature and Hum |
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AcuRite Notos (01530M) 3-in-1 Weather Station with Wi-Fi Connection to Weather Underground, White |
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AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Weather Station with Remote Monitoring Alerts for Weat |
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AcuRite Iris Home Weather Station with Direct-to-Wi-Fi Wireless Display | This version of the AcuRite Iris home weather station is often on sale. | Find the Best Price | |
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While it's imperfect, the Atlas is the best AcuRite station available. | Find the Best Price | ||
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Ambient Weather Weather Station Manuals
While some stations by Ambient are similar, make sure youโre picking the right Ambient weather station manual as there are some small differences.
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The WS-1965 is Ambient's cheapest weather station with internet connectivity. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
If the WS-5000 is too expensive for you, consider the WS-2000 instead, which features the same higher-end console, but with the WS-2902's sensor suite. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
We were surprised with how accurate the Ambient Weather WS-2902 weather station was, given its price. We wholeheartedly recommend this to weather watchers on a budget. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
The WS-5000 is Ambient Weather's top-of-the-line home weather station, and it shows. Accuracy is on par with the Davis Vantage Pro2, and smart home connectivity and a new sonic anemometer make this a top pick. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
Ambient Weather WS-5000-IP Ultrasonic Professional Smart Weather Station | If you don't need a console, the WS-5000-IP doesn't have one, and saves you $90. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | |
Need a larger console? Opt for the WS-7078. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual |
Davis Instruments Weather Station Manuals
Davis Instruments has manuals for both its console AND the sensor suite. The links below take you to the sensor suite instructions. You can find the Davis Vantage Vue console instructions here and the Vantage Pro2 console instructions here. Please note that these are the first-generation consoles; if youโve purchased the WeatherLink Console, you can find that manual below.
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The WeatherLink Console makes the Davis Vantage Vue a modern weather station but also increases the price. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
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Davis Instruments Wireless Vantage Pro2 with 24-Hour Fan Aspirated Radiation Shield |
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Davis Instruments Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus with 24-Hr Fan Aspirated Radiation Shield |
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Ecowitt Weather Station Manuals
Ecowitt stations are similar to Ambient Weather Stations, but theyโre not exactly the same. Weโve listed manuals for the models youโll find here on TWSE. Like Davis, Ecowitt also has different manuals for the consoles. The links below take you to the instructions for the sensor suite in the package. For the packages with the separate rain gauge, use the WH5360B instructions.
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Ecowitt Wittboy Weather Station | This Tempest look-alike doesn't have all its features, but is significantly cheaper. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | |
If the HP2553 is too expensive, consider the HP2551 instead. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
The HP2553 is Ecowitt's top-of-the-line weather station, and it shows. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
Ecowitt WS2910 Wi-Fi Weather Station | Save a little bit of money with the WS2910. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | |
The HP3500B is Ecowitt's entry level Wi-Fi compatible weather station, but it isn't expandable. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual |
Kestrel Weather Station Manuals
We have all the Kestrel Weather Meter manuals, including the manual for Kestrelโs first fixed home weather station, the KestrelMet 6000. As an aside, the user guide for the Kestrel 1000, 2000, 3000, and 3500 is the same.
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The entry-level Kestrel 1000 measures wind speeds only and is perfect for budget-conscious weather watcher. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
The Kestrel 2000 adds a temperature sensor to the Kestrel 1000, which we think makes it the better deal. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
For those in the heat, the Kestrel 3000 offers heat index readings to make sure you're staying cool. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
The Kestrel 3500 is the high end of the company's cheaper models and measures most of the most common weather variables, plus a few extras. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
The 5000 is a step below Kestrel's top-of-the-line weather meter and is a weather station in your pocket. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
This package comes with the vane mount, for a fully portable weather station! | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
The KestrelMet 6000 is pricey and not for everybody. But hardcore weather enthusiasts will find a lot to love. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual |
La Crosse Weather Station Manuals
La Crosse is more known for its indoor outdoor thermometers, but they do have a few weather stations as well.
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If you don't need internet connectivity, the V21-WTH is a great alternative to more expensive stations. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
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. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | |
La Crosse Technology V42-PRO-INT Professional Weather Center with Combo Sensor and Remote Monitoring |
| Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | |
La Crosse Technology 328-10618-INT Wireless WiFi Professional Weather Center | Similar to the V21-WTH, but with a rain gauge. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | |
La Crosse Technology S81120-INT Wireless Wind & Weather Station | This particular inexpensive La Crosse home weather station gets generally good reviews. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual |
WeatherFlow Weather Station Manuals
While the Tempest is WeatherFlowโs only home weather station at this point, weโve also included instructions for the WeatherMeter as well.
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The WeatherFlow remains our top pick in weather stations. | Find the Best PriceRead Our ReviewDownload Manual | ||
An easy and inexpensive way to measure wind using your smartphone. | Find the Best PriceDownload Manual | ||
A miniature weather station in your hand. | Find the Best PriceDownload Manual | ||
This version of the WeatherMeter is aimed for precision shooting. | Find the Best PriceDownload Manual | ||
This version of the WeatherMeter offers functionality useful to farmers and gardeners. | Find the Best PriceDownload Manual |