Home weather stations, explained

Choose a weather station that fits your yard

Side-by-side picks for Ambient Weather, AcuRite, La Crosse, Sainlogic, Ecowitt and Tempest stations, plus plain guides to sensors, mounting and fixes. Start with the kind of station you want or the brand you're weighing.

Latest guides

  • La Crosse Technology 308-1417
    Top Weather Station Picks

    Best Weather Stations Without Wi-Fi

    The best non wifi weather station for most homes is the La Crosse 308-1417. Compare seven no-app picks for yards, garages and wall mounting.

  • La Crosse C85845
    Set-Up, Power and Fixes

    How to Program a La Crosse Weather Station

    Here's how to program a La Crosse weather station: power the display, pair the outdoor sensor, set time and alerts, then connect Wi-Fi for app alerts.

  • Shelly Ecowitt WS90 7-in-1 Weather Station
    Brands and Reviews

    Ecowitt WS90 Review

    Ecowitt WS90 review: haptic rain sensing, ultrasonic wind and Zigbee or Bluetooth pairing, plus who this 7-in-1 outdoor sensor suits and what to weigh first.

  • Ambient Weather WS-5000
    Head-to-Head Comparisons

    Ambient Weather WS-5000 vs WS-4000: Which to Buy?

    Ambient Weather WS-5000 vs WS-4000: compare sensors, rain gauges, setup and smart features, then pick the station that matches your yard and budget.

  • Ambient Weather WS-2902
    Set-Up, Power and Fixes

    How to Set Up a Home Weather Station

    Learn how to set up a home weather station: pick a spot, mount the sensors, connect Wi-Fi and read accurate wind, rain and temperature.

  • La Crosse Technology 308-1417
    Top Weather Station Picks

    Best Home Weather Stations With an Atomic Clock

    The best home weather station with atomic clock for your home. Compare atomic timekeeping, sensors, displays and alerts, plus setup and buying advice.

  • AcuRite Atlas
    Head-to-Head Comparisons

    AcuRite Atlas vs Iris Weather Stations

    Compare AcuRite Atlas vs Iris weather stations by display, connectivity, measurements and setup to choose the model that fits your home weather needs.