The top weather stations for at-home forecasts
Get a personalized, up-to-date forecast from your own backyard with this list of our top picks for at-home weather stations.
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Owning a weather station provides real-time data from outside your house, which helps you stay safe if the weather changes and also guides you to get more enjoyment from outdoor activities. While we always say the best way to keep track of active weather in your area is to download The Weather Network app, if you want an exact-location check in your own yard, here are our top recommended weather stations based on customer reviews.
TOP PICK OVERALL
La Crosse Technology Wireless Forecast Station
Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on more than 16,200 Amazon.ca reviews
If you’re looking for a reliable weather station with all of the required features that’s easy to read and install, look no further. This well-reviewed option from reputable brand La Crosse includes one weather-resistant sensor that offers a 100-metre transmission range, a dynamic display screen with intelligent forecasting technology, and a simple setup process through access buttons on the top of the unit.
Pros from online customer reviews:
Easy-to-read colour display with adjustable brightness
Large screen
Excellent quality
TOP PICK: AMAZON #1 BEST SELLER
Wireless Weather Station, Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
Rated 4.1 out of 5 based on more than 600 Amazon.ca reviews
You might prefer this option ranked as a current best seller on Amazon because its colour-blocked background allows it to be read from a distance. This weather station comes with one wireless outdoor sensor that will provide you with details on things like temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. It also includes a clock with an alarm function so you can wake up and immediately read the screen for all the daily weather details!
Pros from online customer reviews:
Well-lit, making it readable from across the room
Good value for money
Easy to set up
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TOP PICK: BUDGET-FRIENDLY
Newentor Weather Station Wireless Indoor Outdoor with Multiple Sensors
Rated 4.2 out of 5 based on more than 1,600 Amazon.ca reviews
We’re recommending this weather station by Newentor as the best to buy on a budget because of its exceptional price point, positive customer reviews regarding quality and usability, and the fact that it comes with three remote sensors. Each sensor can be placed approximately 60 metres away to monitor the temperature and humidity. You can creatively label the individual readings from the multiple sensors, which adds a personal element so you never make mistakes with reviewing your data.
Pros from online customer reviews:
Works well for the price
Large numbers make it easy to read
Easy to set up and sync
TOP PICK: SOLAR POWERED
Logia 7-in-1 WiFi Weather Station with Solar
Rated 4.3 out of 5 based on nearly 800 Amazon.ca reviews
This is the station for weather enthusiasts that want it all! The sensor can be positioned on a pole or railing up to 150 metres away to provide plenty of data from your backyard including temperature, humidity, solar and UV intensity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, rainfall and rain rate, sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, and indoor temperature and humidity. There’s not much this option doesn’t do, in fact, it can run for up to two and a half years with the integrated solar panel and AA batteries (not included). The sleek design and features of this weather station are definitely reflected in the price.
Pros from online customer reviews:
Excellent customer service at Logia
Easy to read with a bright display screen
Set up and working within an hour
TOP PICK: VERTICAL DESIGN
AcuRite Vertical Wireless Colour Weather Station
Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 1,700 Amazon.ca reviews
We chose this weather station with décor in mind; perhaps a vertical configuration of the display screen suits some spaces better. This forecaster uses patented Self-Calibrating Technology to provide you with a personalized reading for the next 12 to 24 hours through the one wireless sensor that’s included. There’s also a convenient button to set alerts so you can be notified when conditions are outside of your preferred ranges.
Pros from online customer reviews:
Large numbers make it easy to read
Accuracy
Easy to set up
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Our trusted Product Specialists recommend high-quality items that we think will enhance your experience with Canadian weather conditions. Prices and availability of items are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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