Father’s Day is the perfect time to say thanks for all the great things your dad does for you. This year you can reward him with a gift that keeps on giving! How about a weather station that provides practical information to enhance a family’s lifestyle that can be a perpetual source of enjoyment? What more could dad want?

Instrument Choice has made selecting a top weather station easy by carefully curating a list of the best-performing and most affordable models. Discover why a home weather station is a terrific way to treat your dad, and check out the best devices under $500AU.

What is a Home Weather Station

A home weather station is a device that typically includes at least one outdoor sensor and an indoor console or receiver.

What Makes a Home Weather Station an Excellent Gift?

• Accurate Hyperlocal Weather: A home weather station will help Dad work with mother nature. Information will be collected from his back garden - not a government weather station located kilometres away! (You can’t get more local than that!)

• Forecasts: Accurate hyperlocal data goes hand-in-hand with accurate forecasts! Dad’s weather station will let him plan activities using continuously updated and precise forecasts.

• Real-time alerts: Does your father have a weather-affected outdoor hobby – like gardening, golf, boating, hiking or cycling? A weather station console with alarm functions will notify him anytime the weather turns ugly. And models with internet connectivity will relay the alerts to his smartphone.

• Our customers tell us it’s entertaining: Anyone who owns a weather station will tell you that watching the weather, comparing records and sharing your discoveries is great fun - even addictive

The Best Weather Stations Under $500AU

#4 La Crosse Professional WIFI Weather Station Product code: IC-V22-WRTH At a glance: The V22-WRTH Wireless WiFi Colour Weather Station consists of three separate outdoor sensors for collecting data from specific areas of a property. This combination can function as a stand-alone system, or Dad can access data remotely using the La Crosse View App from a mobile device, like a smartphone or tablet.   Measures, Calculates and Reports: 1. Indoor Temperature 2. Outdoor Temperature 3. Indoor Humidity 4. Outdoor Humidity 5. Wind Speed 6. Dew Point 7. Rainfall 8. "Feels Like" Temperature 9. Forecast 10. Alerts   Check out how a V22-WRTH will help your Dad monitor environmental conditions around his property - perfect for larger landholdings and gardening enthusiasts!

Bonus: Splurge on Weather Stations Over $500AU

Swept up in all the weather station list-making excitement, we thought we’d add a few more to the list! Here’s our most popular home-use weather station priced over $500.

Bonus #1: Davis Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station Product code: IC6250AU At a glance: The expandable, professional and durable Davis Vantage Vue weather station is a compact and reliable option that we recommend for keen weather enthusiasts and farmers. This station features an impressive 300m station-to-console range, UV stabilised plastic for long term durability and the ability to log weather data or upload readings to the internet using optional Weatherlink packages.   Measures, Calculates and Reports:  1. Indoor Temperature 2. Outdoor Temperature 3. Indoor Humidity 4. Outdoor Humidity 5. Barometric pressure 6. Dew point 7. Heat index 8. Rainfall 9. Rainfall 10. Rain rate 11. Wind chill 12. Wind direction 13. Wind speed 14. Moon phase 15. Forecast 16. Alerts   Dad can use the Davis Vantage Vue at home or for work. Click here to view the impressive list of features and specifications.

Bonus: Feature-Packed, Entry Level Weather Stations Under $150AU

Think the glitz and glam of a larger station is not what your dad would appreciate? Here is a system priced under $150 with everything to delight Dad this Father’s Day!

The Final Word

Dad’s special day is fast upon us – and a weather station is a gift that’s guaranteed to delight, providing enjoyment for many years to come! You can learn more about all the home weather stations we’ve mentioned above and browse other models on the Instrument Choice website.

If you have some questions or need a bit more help choosing a home weather station for a gift, call one of our friendly scientists on 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].