MINNEAPOLIS -- Weather stations are a great way to keep tabs on the weather in your own backyard, if you want your own I recommend The Ambient Weather 2902, it's $160 and has everything you want.

The best home weather stations collect a wide range of data, which is especially useful if you live in an area with microclimates. Here are our top picks for 2024.

This high-performance weather station is expensive, but you get precision, lots of features, and high performance for the extra cash.

The Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station typically rarely dips below its $194 price, but it’s just $165 right now. Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station — $165 (was ...

Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station What we like: In addition to measuring the speed and the direction of wind, it also measures temperature, weather and solar radiation.

The AcuRite Iris 5-in-1 is one of the best home weather stations you can get. Not only does it capture rainfall, wind ...

That’s because both the weather station and console are powered by AA batteries, and the weather station features a solar panel that powers internal fans to maximise ambient temperature accuracy.

Ambient Weather WS-1002 WIFI Observer Another option is the $200 Ambient Weather WS-1002 WIFI Observer. This system has a traditional weather station design.

3. Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station: New to our list this year, this model offers essential and accurate information at a glance.

The partnership between the two companies entails AccuWeather incorporating data collected from Ambient Weather stations into its comprehensive forecasts.

That’s because both the weather station and console are powered by AA batteries, and the weather station features a solar panel that powers internal fans to maximise ambient temperature accuracy.