Top-Rated Wireless Weather Stations for Homeowners

Why do you need a wireless weather station?

We have all been caught out by the weather in one way or another. Maybe your local forecast on your phone or television told you to expect blue skies, and yet you're looking out the window to see rain.

The disparity between predicted and actual weather can occur because the weather data supporting the official forecast may not draw on the conditions you experience in your local area. Your closest weather station may be located many kilometres away or even in a different geographic range! As an example, figure 1 (below) of the Adelaide area marks the weather observation stations for the Bureau of Meteorology. It's well known that many places within this footprint experience unique microclimates.

Figure 1 Adelaide Area Weather Observation Stations Souce: Bureau of Meteorology

Science, industry and homeowners are becoming increasingly reliant on hyperlocal weather data. To match this demand, scientific instrument manufacturers offer an extensive range of wireless weather stations, which can make finding the best weather station for your needs a daunting task.Instrument Choice Scientists to the rescue!

In this article, we have compiled a list of the top-rated wireless weather stations and created an easy to follow specification comparison guide so you can identify the best weather station for your needs (without the headache).

Examples of the Top-Rated Wireless Weather Stations at Instrument Choice

The Instrument Choice Scientists have compiled a list of the top-rated wireless weather stations from our extensive range. These are presented based on their inclusions and specifications. Want a side-by-side comparison? Check out the specification comparison table in Appendix 1 (below).

Weather Station With Rain Gauge, Wind Speed And Direction 
Product Code: IC0400WS

The IC0400WS weather station is a budget-friendly, multi-parameter wireless weather station ideal for budding meteorologists.

Specifications

Wireless Range (Line of sight): 100m

Measures: Indoor/ outdoor temperature, indoor/ outdoor humidity, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, wind chill, dew point

Indoor Console: Green LED Backlit

Connectivity: N/A

Solar Assisted Outdoor Sensor:No

WS1081 Ver3 TESA Professional Weather Station 
Product Code: IC-WS1081V3

The IC-WS1081V3 makes the top-rated wireless weather station list due to the station's abundance of useful features and set up options – not to mention the handy USB PC connectivity and free software.

Specifications

Wireless Range (Line of sight): 100m

Measures: Indoor/ outdoor temperature, indoor/ outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, wind chill, dew point and forecast.

Indoor Console: Monochrome backlit LCD

Connectivity: USB port for computer connection. Free PC/Mac software for transfer weather data.

Solar Assisted Outdoor Sensor: Yes

7 Inch Colour WiFi Wireless Weather Station 
Product Code: IC0370

An Instrument Choice favourite, the IC0370 is packed to the brim with advanced features, at an affordable price. Furthermore, this station connects to WIFI and your favourite third party sites such as Weather Underground. Access your home weather data from anywhere at any time.

Specifications

Wireless Range (Line of sight): 100m

Measures: Indoor/outdoor temperature, indoor/outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, heat index, dew point, light levels and forecast.

Indoor Console: 7-inch colour display

Connectivity: WIFI

Solar Assisted Outdoor Sensor: Yes

Digital Weather Station with Monochrome Display 
Product Code: IC-XC0432

The IC-XC0432 five-in-one station comes preassembled for ease of installation.You only need to look at the specifications and the price to know why this is one of the top-rated wireless weather stations.

Specifications

Wireless Range (Line of sight): 150m

Measures: Indoor/ outdoor temperature, indoor/ outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall wind speed, wind direction, wind chill, heat index, dew point and forecast.

Indoor Console:Monochrome backlit LCD

Connectivity: N/A

Solar Assisted Outdoor Sensor: No

Digital Weather Station with Colour Display 
Product Code: IC-XC0434

The IC-XC0434 guarantees round-the-clock reliable weather data collection. Collected data is relayed wirelessly to the striking coloured LCD main indoor display where you can set alarms and toggle between the different display options.

Specifications

Wireless Range (Line of sight): 150m

Measures: Indoor/ outdoor temperature, indoor/ outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, wind chill, heat index, dew point, forecast and moon phase.

Indoor Console: Multi-coloured LCD screen

Connectivity: N/A

Solar Assisted Outdoor Sensor: No

V40A-PRO Wireless WiFi Professional Weather Station 
Product Code: IC-V40A-PRO

The IC-V40A-PRO weather station can function as a straightforward stand-alone station or with the La Crosse View App data can be viewed from your smartphone or tablet anywhere, anytime with ease. The app allows you to receive alerts and push notifications whenever user-defined values go above or fall below the desired range.

Specifications

Wireless Range (Line of sight):121m

Measures:Indoor/outdoor temperature, indoor/outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, wind chill, heat index, dew point and forecast

Indoor Console: Multi-colour LCD Screen

Connectivity: WIFI

Solar Assisted Outdoor Sensor: Yes on outdoor rain and wind sensor only.

Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station 
Product Code: IC6250AU

Suited to both home and professional applications, the IC6250AU provides accurate and reliable weather monitoring in a self-contained, easy-to-install system. Part of the Davis family, there is an assortment of add-ons that can enhance your data upload, retention and connectivity. View the Davis Vantage Vue Weather Station Add-ons and Accessories here.

Specifications

Wireless Range (Line of sight): 300m

Measures: indoor/outdoor temperature, indoor/outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall/rain rate, wind speed, wind direction, wind chill, heat index dew point and forecast.

Indoor Console: Monochrome backlit LCD

Connectivity: Options available.

Solar Assisted Outdoor Sensor: Yes

Conclusion

That rounds out the top-rated wireless weather stations you'll find at Instrument Choice. As you can see, each station offers a different assortment of features and specifications, and we hope the comparison of the top-rated wireless stations helps with your selection process.

Still unsure or need a hand finding the best wireless weather station for your application? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! We're here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].

Appendix 1: Top-Rated Wireless Weather Station Comparison Table