A weather station refers to a device that collects data and information in relation to climate and the environment with the help of sensors. The sensors that help weather station receive the weather data are thermometers for temperature; a barometer will measure the atmospheric pressure, a rain gauge for the rainfall amount among other equipments.

These stations are always run on batteries and have a convenient display and storage unit for the data collected. These weather stations are used in homes, small offices for the collection and analyzing weather related information. There are three types of weather stations available namely, manual, digital and glass globe types.

1.Manual weather station

This is the more traditional type of weather station, and its equipment has the manual dials that read and record the inside and outside conditions of an area, this way they can give a reading on the weather expectations.

2.Digital weather stations

This type of weather station is more modern as the name suggests, it can be as simple or complex as the user prefers. The equipment being used have advanced functions like forecasts, time displays, alarm functions and have been modified to help in clothing requirements that will be appropriate wit the expected weather.

3.The glass globe weather stations

these type uses cylindrical elements to read the barometric pressure which determines the prediction of weather.

When considering to put up a weather station, some pointers will help you settle for a suitable position that will efficiently determine the weather patterns.These factors will add more functionality and make the available amenities work best in its functions.

1 Humidity sensors

A moisture sensor plays a significant role in dry areas and helps the one monitoring it if there might be more need to add artificial humidity in the air.

2. The range

these weather stations have different ranges of installations, the heights and locations differ so before you settle for any type one has to consider in the various fields for accuracy readings

3.specific capabilities

some stations have both indoor and outdoor capabilities that assure more accurate weather conditions to an observer.

4. Number of units

There are more advanced weather stations that have auxiliary units in the equipment, for instance, one central unit can be in the kitchen or an exclusive location in a home away from the other equipment. This way operations can enable one to monitor the weather conditions at the comfort of their homes and offices.

Numerous advantages have been associated  with having a weather station in a home or office

1. There is an accurate reading of the weather conditions for an area and its surroundings; this helps in future planning if one is involved in farming or their other activities.
2. There is a possibility to view past historical data as all the readings are recorded. This way one can make a long-term analysis and give a detailed report as far as years ago.
3. Help in the planning of home improvement activities, with the ability to read and predict future weather patterns one can be able to carry out functions like painting and garden based on the weather guidance.

4.Personal safety assurance, with the ability to predict the weather patterns one can put in measures for protection in case there are floods and storms.

5. Safety for pets and the neighboring community, with the ability to monitor the weather pattern of specific areas one can put the pets in safety and warm areas. Like a good neighbor, you can warn them of the next harsh weather and danger associated with angry mother nature.
6. Exceptional forecast ability on some of the stations will help in the planning of outdoor activities and help one to dress according to the weather.
7. These equipment operate on charged batteries which provide perfect weather patterns and information through power failures. This is because many of the units have inbuilt AC power adapters.
8. Weather patterns vary according to localities, with a personal weather station, one can correctly predict the real-time weather for a particular place in question, There will be fewer errors because no estimation and assumption will be made.

With individuals wanting to have control of things and conditions that affect them, having persons and offices are slowly adapting a weather station for personal use. The advantages have been discussed above and its totally understood when such a direction is followed.