A home weather station can be a great addition to any home, providing you with your own personal weather information at a glance. But with so many different models and features on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. That’s where Consumer Reports comes in. We’ve tested dozens of home weather stations, and our experts can help you find the perfect model for your needs.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a home weather station:
– Accuracy: We test each model for accuracy, so you can be sure you’re getting accurate information.
– Ease of use: We’ll help you find a model that’s easy to set up and use, so you can get the most out of your new weather station.
– Features: Some weather stations come with additional features like air quality monitors and UV sensors. Decide which features are most important to you before you start shopping.
– Price: Home weather stations can range in price from around to 0. Set a budget before you start shopping, and look for a model that fits your needs and your budget.
Now that you know what to look for in a home weather station, check out our top picks.
Check out below the top Home Weather Stations reviewed by consumer reports:
Home Weather Stations Comparison Table
Top Home Weather Stations Reviews By Consumer Reports March 2023
Below is the list of best Home Weather Stations with a detailed guide that you can consider in your purchase:
Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station
Features
- Allows you to monitor your home and backyard weather conditions with brilliant, easy-to-read LCD color display
- Wireless all-in-one integrated sensor array measures wind speed/direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV and solar radiation.
- Supports both imperial and metric units of measure with calibration available
- Enhanced Wi-Fi connectability option that enables your station to transmit its data wirelessly to the world's largest personal weather station network
- Pole Mount and 3 x AAA batteries not included
Davis Instruments 6163 Vantage Pro2 Plus Wireless Weather Station with UV Sensor, Solar Radiation Sensor and 24-hr Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield
$1,103.64 in stock
Features
- ACCURATE, RELIABLE & CUSTOMIZABLE: Professional wireless weather station with weather data updates every 2.5 seconds
- WIDE RANGE OF SENSORS: Measure rainfall, wind speed & direction, temperature, humidity, UV and solar radiation
- HIGH-QUALITY: Engineered to withstand scorching sun, corrosion, 200 mph winds, temperature extremes, and much more
- 24-HOUR FAN-ASPIRATED RADIATION SHIELD: Combines passive shielding with a solar‐powered fan that draws outside air in over the sensors
- INCLUDES: Wireless integrated sensor suite, console with backlit LCD screen (mounting pole/tripod not included)
AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Weather Station for Indoor and Outdoor Temperature and Humidity, Wind Speed and Direction, and Rainfall with Digital Display (01512M)
$150.00 in stock
5 used from $144.00
Features
- Real-Time Weather Conditions: Receive readings for indoor outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed/direction, barometric pressure, and rainfall directly to your home weather station
- Weather Clock: Large Color LCD Display with the current time, date, and an adjustable dimmer, making it convenient to read and easily view indoor and outdoor data, time, and conditions from various angles
- Weather Forecast: Patented, self-calibrating technology provides a personalized weather forecast 12 hours from your current conditions using a unique algorithm to analyze changes in barometric pressure and temperature
- The Best Weather Station to View Comprehensive Weather Conditions: Monitor pressure trends with trend arrow, heat index, dew point, feels like temperature, and more
- Multiple High Precision Weather Instruments all in One: Wireless weather station with a built-in anemometer, wind vane, barometer, hygrometer, rain gauge, and thermometer to give you the data you need to know your environment outdoors and in
AcuRite 02077 Color Weather Station Forecaster with Temperature, Humidity, (02077M), Black
6 used from $43.85
Features
- Real-Time Weather Conditions: Receive readings on your home weather station for indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure trends from an outdoor temperature sensor
- Weather Forecast and Forecasting Technology: Remote temperature sensor hung outside provides a hyperlocal, personalized weather forecast 12 hours from your current conditions
- Intelli-Time Weather Clock: Automatically adjusts for daylight saving time
- Illuminated LCD Color Display: Easy-to-view display with adjustable dimmer makes for the perfect addition to your home technology and easy placement anywhere in the house or office
- Dynamic Forecast Icons and Time: Displays trend arrows and acts as a weather clock, so you'll always know the latest weather trends and current time
AcuRite Digital Vertical Weather Forecaster with Indoor/Outdoor Temperature, Humidity, and Date and Time (01121M) , BLACK
8 used from $33.80
Features
- Real-Time Weather Conditions: The stylish display, acting like an indoor/outdoor thermometer, provides readings for indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity with daily high and lows
- Forecasting Technology: This home weather station provides a hyperlocal, personalized weather forecast 12 hours from your current conditions thanks to a temperature gauge outdoors
- Easy-to-Read LCD Display: This auto-dimming display shows the current date, time, and barometric pressure, a must for all full-fledged weather stations for home
- Atomic Self-Setting Clock and Calendar: Never have to worry about the correct date and time with split-second precision and automatic daylight saving time updates — the perfect weather clock!
- Multiple Placement Options: Optimize your weather center with this home weather station with a built-in kickstand for table placement and a back keyhole for easy wall hanging — or bolster your RV gadgets for camping safety
Sainlogic Wireless Weather Station with Outdoor Sensor, 5-in-1 Weather Station Indoor Outdoor with Rain Gauge,Weather Forecast, Temperature, Humidity, Air Pressure, Wind Gauge, Moon Phrase, Alarm
$129.99 in stock
1 used from $102.21
Features
- ⛈ Accurate Measurements: Easy to retrieve weather information and more. The weather station measures indoor temperature and humidity, outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction. In addition, there are the wireless rain gauge, min/max recordings, wind chill and dew point alarm (high and low), weather forecast.
- Wireless Transmission: the outdoor sensor shows you current information about the temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and wind direction, as well as the amount of precipitation and much more.The display base station can be conveniently placed on a table in any room, at home, in a children's room, basement, warehouse or greenhouse, etc.
- ⚡Clear colur Display: Easily monitor the weather conditions in your home and garden.The data is easy to see from many different angles. Even if you look a little at the side, all the displays are still readable and allow you to look at all important functions and information. The information areas are separated and organised.
- 5-in-1 Outdoor Sensor: The 5-in-1 outdoor sensor shows you current information about the temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and wind direction, as well as the amount of precipitation and much more.Assembly is simple.
- ⛱Box Contents:Base station (display) with stand, outdoor sensor/multi-sensor with mounting material, operating instructions. Batteries are not included.
AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Weather Station with Remote Monitoring Alerts for Weather Conditions (01536M)
3 used from $177.57
Features
- Real-Time Weather Conditions: Receive readings for indoor outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed/direction, barometric pressure, and rainfall directly to your home weather station
- Remote Weather Station: With the My AcuRite App, view your data on your smartphone, get alerts, track historical data, and join Weather Underground, the largest network of weather stations globally, to connect with more than 250k personal weather stations
- Weather Clock: Illuminated LCD indoor display shows time and date with easy-to-read digits, backlight, and auto-dim feature, making it convenient to read and easily view indoor and outdoor data, time, and conditions at a glance
- Weather Forecast: Patented, self-calibrating technology provides a hyperlocal, personalized weather forecast 12 hours from your current conditions using a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure and temperature over a time period
- Multiple High Precision Weather Instruments all in One: Wireless weather station with a built-in anemometer, wind vane, barometer, hygrometer, rain gauge, and thermometer to give you the data you need to know your environment outdoors and in
Tempest Weather System with Built-in Wind Meter, Rain Gauge, and Accurate Weather Forecasts, Wireless, App and Alexa Enabled
Features
- As featured in the Wall Street Journal, CBS Innovation Nation, Bob Villa and Wired, Tempest reports temperature, solar radiation and UV, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, dew point, lightning strikes, rainfall and more.
- Solar-powered outdoor sensor with wireless transmission to hub up to 1000+ ft and updates every three seconds.
- No moving parts, nearly zero maintenance, instant online access via AI-powered app, personal weather webpage, and direct link to Weather Underground. Installation in minutes – Downloadable User Guide and Installation Manual listed under Product Information section.
- Uses WeatherFlow’s advanced machine learning to continuously fine-tune your weather station’s accuracy for a better local forecast over time.
- Share your Tempest dashboard with friends and family with a special web page. Link your data to dozens of smart home apps & integrations. Or build your own app with the Tempest API.
Logia 5-in-1 Wi-Fi Weather Station | Indoor/Outdoor Remote Monitoring System Shows Temperature, Humidity, Wind Speed/Direction, Rain & More | Wireless LED Color Console w/Forecast Data, Alarm, Alerts
$119.99 in stock
5 used from $83.99
Features
- 5-IN-1 PROFESSIONAL INTERNET WEATHER STATION | All-in-One Monitoring System Provides Real-Time Weather & Precipitation Data Based on Conditions in Your Own Home & Backyard! | Get the Most Precise Temperature, Humidity, Wind, Rain & Other Environmental Readings—More Accurate Than Any National Weather Station
- EASY-MOUNT BACKYARD SENSOR | Position Unit Outside on a Pole or Railing [Up to 492 Feet Away], Then View Personalized Up-to-the-Second Weather Data from Inside! | Complete Station Includes Wind Vane, Anemometer, Temp/Humidity Sensors, Rain Collector, Level & Antenna | Runs for Up to 2 Years on 3 AA Batteries
- FULL-COLOR INDOOR LED DISPLAY | Tabletop or Bedside Console Shows Current Wind Speed & Direction, Outdoor & Indoor Temp/Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Rainfall Rate, 12/24-Hour Forecasts, Moon Phase, Day/Date & More | Includes Dimmable Backlight & Alarm with Ice & Other Extreme Weather Notifications
- WI-FI SYNCS WITH LIVE WEATHER SERVERS | Smart Model Automatically Transmits Data Via Wi-Fi for Web & Mobile App Integration | Connect to Weather Underground & Weathercloud, Track Current Data, View Historical Trends Up to 500 Days Prior, Analyze Graphs & More | See Everything Right on Your Smartphone, PC or Tablet
- STRESS-FREE SETUP & OPERATION | Set Includes Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Mounting Outdoor Weather Station [Hardware & Vertical/Horizontal Adjustment Bracket Included] | Indoor Console Supports Imperial/Metric Units & Features Simple Touch Button Controls for Viewing Various Data Screens & Settings Options
Sainlogic Wireless Weather Station with Outdoor Sensor, 8-in-1 Weather Station with Weather Forecast, Temperature, Air Pressure, Humidity, Wind Gauge, Rain Gauge, Moon Phrase, Alarm Clock (No WiFi)
1 used from $130.69
Features
- EXACT MEASUREMENTS : Easily call up information on temperature and more. The reception range of the device has been improved. This means that the weather station measures the temperature and humidity more precisely. Experience the comfort of your personal weather station. The weather station measures indoor temperature and humidity, outside temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction.
- CLEAR COLOR DISPLAY : Easily monitor the weather conditions in your house and garden. The large colour display is easy to read. The data can also be easily seen from many different angles. Even if you look a little sideways, all the data can still be read and you can see all the important functions and information. The information areas are separated and organised in different ways.
- RADIO / TRANSMISSION : All data are transmitted wirelessly from the outdoor sensor to your base station. The display base station can be conveniently placed on a table in any room, at home, in a child's room, basement, warehouse or greenhouse, etc. It's compact and light.
- 5-in-1 OUTDOOR SENSOR : The 5-in-1 outdoor sensor consists of rain funnel, solar panel and transmission module, wind vane and high-speed anemometer, and transmits current information about temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and wind direction, as well as the amount of precipitation and much more. Assembly is easy, please use the instructions provided.
- SCOPE OF DELIVERY : - Base station (display) with stand - Outdoor sensor / multi-sensor with mounting material - Operation manual