In general, cost is dictated by features, reliability, accuracy and wired vs. wireless transmission. Choosing a station that meets your budget may cost more to operate over the life of the weather station.
Editor's Choice:The following table provides our recommended weather stations based on price:
| Price Range* |
Weather Station Model Number |
Link |
Comments |
| < $70 |
Ambient Weather WS-5300 |
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No computer interface |
| < $120 |
Ambient Weather WS-2080 |
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USB computer interface |
| < $150 |
Oregon Scientific WMR-100N |
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USB computer interface |
| < $300 |
Davis Instruments 6250 VantageVue |
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Optional computer interface |
| < $400 |
Davis Instruments 6152 Vantage Pro2 |
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Optional computer interface |
| < $600 |
Davis Instruments 6153 Vantage Pro2, Fan Aspirated |
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Optional computer interface |
| < $1,000 |
Davis Instruments 6163 Vantage Pro2 Plus, Fan Aspirated |
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Optional computer interface |
| > $1,000 |
WeatherHawk Weather Stations |
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Serial computer interface |
*Prices subject to change.
