What is Weather Underground

Weather Underground, also known as Wunderground, is a global community of people collecting data from private environmental sensors (like weather stations and indoor air quality sensors) and sharing it with the world. The network comprises over 250,000 stations, making it a rich, reliable hyperlocal weather data and forecasting source.

Why Use Weather Underground?

Having a station capable of adding to the data network of Wunderground will lead to more accurate, hyperlocal, and exciting weather information, which benefits you and the world. For example, imagine the upside of more precise weather data during bushfires or storm events. By joining your weather station to the Wunderground network, you will connect with like-minded people helping to improve weather forecasting around the planet. How great is that? 

Wunderground Compatible Stations

Instrument Choice Scientists have compiled a list of six fantastic weather stations capable of pushing data to Wunderground via WIFI. If you have any questions after reviewing the list of stations below, speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist – we’re weather station experts!

7 Inch Colour WiFi Wireless Weather Station Product code: IC0370 This weather station features a bright, full-colour LCD and measures an impressive assortment of parameters. It connects to the internet via WIFI so you can access your station’s data from anywhere!  Specifications: Measures: Indoor/outdoor temperature, indoor/outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, heat index, dew point and light levels. Outstanding Features: Wunderground connectivity and the only station in this mix with a light sensor included as standard. Applications: An ideal weather station for home or work.

Weatherlink Live and Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station Package Product code: IC-Weatherlinklive-IC6250AU The Davis Vantage Vue bridges the gap between home and professional weather stations. This bundle includes the Davis Vantage Vue outdoor sensor, the comprehensive indoor console and a WeatherLink Live unit that connects your station to the internet. When connected to WIFI, you can access your station and view your recorded data wirelessly using the WeatherLink Live app or the WeatherLink website to stream to third party services like Wunderground.   Specifications: Measures: Indoor/outdoor temperature, indoor/outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, dew point, heat index, rainfall, rain rate, wind chill, wind direction and wind speed. Outstanding Features: Wunderground connectivity, 22 configurable weather alarms, 300-metre wireless range, and measures ten weather variables. Applications: Durable, accurate, and compact option for weather enthusiasts, farming and industry.

Weatherlink Live and Vantage Pro 2 With Standard Radiation Shield Package Product code: IC-Weatherlinklive-IC6152AU The Davis Vantage Pro 2 weather station is the professional’s weather station of choice. This kit includes the ever-popular Vantage Pro 2 outdoor station, indoor console, and WeatherLink live that connects the station via the WeatherLink Live app and Wunderground via WIFI.   Specifications: Measures: Indoor/outdoor temperature, indoor/outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, dew point, heat index, rainfall, rain rate, wind chill, wind direction, and wind speed.  Outstanding Features: Wunderground connectivity, Solar panel, 300m wireless range, and the system is entirely expandable to suit your needs.  Applications: Built for professional users (and for home users wanting professional accuracy), the Davis Vantage Pro 2 takes weather stations to the next level.

Conclusion

Wunderground is the future of weather watching. If you want to contribute to a growing community of weather observers – check out Wunderground, then grab a WIFI-enabled station to start sharing your valuable environmental data with the world.

Want more information on Wunderground Weather Stations? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].