A home weather station can bring you many years of enjoyment but it can also do much more. It can teach you many things about your local climate and the way weather operates. You can learn such things as what to expect when a cold front moves in or what conditions are present just before a storm. The lessons you learn can help you plan your outdoor activities such as gardening or entertaining or they can help you plan for your outdoor work activities.
You can actually build your own weather station with just a few simple instructions. You will need to purchase a thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, anemometer, rain gauge, and some type of housing to hold the instruments. Once you have these items you will then want to start your weather station assembly.
You need to decide if you want a station that is digital all in one or if you prefer to purchase each thing separately. While there are definitely advantages to both purchasing each unit separately will provide you with the most accurate readings. When you select a thermometer you need to find one that has a memory that records the minimum and the maximum temperature readings. This will allow you to keep up with your high and low readings each day. You will also want a thermometer that will allow you to put the sensor away from your house or any other structures since this will give you the most accurate readings.
When you purchase a barometer you need to make sure it includes a movable bar. This will allow you to set the bar to the current barometric pressure. You can keep track of when the pressure is rising, falling, or remaining steady. This is an absolute must if you want to forecast future weather conditions.
A hygrometer is an instrument that measures humidity. This is important since it can determine how the temperature feels. High humidity may make the air feel hotter than it actually is while low humidity can help you breath better. This is an important reading for anybody with breathing problems.
An anemometer measures wind and wind velocity. You can also measure the speed of the wind and the direction from which the wind is blowing. Often a digital readout is best for this type reading.
A rain gauge does the obvious; it measures the amount of rainfall. You can find different styles that will also adjust for different types of moisture such as snowfall.
Your final step for your home weather station is to purchase the housing that will hold your instruments. You will need to make sure the housing protects your instruments from the elements such as high winds, hail, and rain. If you do not have a weather supply store near you it is possible to build your own housing. Once you have your housing ready you will then be ready to assemble your home weather station and start enjoying the benefits of always knowing what type of weather you have on the way.
Kelly Hunter owns and operates http://www.home-weather-station.org and writes about Home Weather Station issues.
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