The amateur meterology thread

[Drago]

This thread is exactly what it says on the tin. A place for amateur meteorologists and those with an interest in the weather to discuss their interest.

Meantime, I'm looking at buying a weather station. Im after a decent one with rain, wind speed, direction, humidity, rainfall, etc - any advice on models to consider, places to buy, etc?

 

[kynikos]

Try this...

 

[slowmotion]

The bearings on cheap anemometers pack up pretty quickly. Get a weather station where the bearings (or the anemometer) can be replaced.

 

[Eric Olthwaite]

Personally, I favour the weather forecasting system traditionally used in Wales:

- you can't see the top of the mountain = it is raining
- you can see the top of the mountain = it is about to rain

 

[Archie_tect]

As Rhod Gilbert once said, "I was nine before I found out you could take a kagoul off."

 

[Archie_tect]

BBC Local Weather report is OK on the day for the weather to set out for a ride with some certainty- can't rely on it to be accurate for the next day.

Drago, would you check and record every day? - that's a big commitment mind!

 

[lane]

This guy's site is interesting. He covers all the main forecasting models and uses them to give long term forecasts. They don't appear to any more accurate than tossing a coin but the methodology is interesting.


https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIDRAD&usg=AOvVaw1J4WSnC3x-wQz5YujmOu6z

 

[Drago]

Blimey, you can get these weather ststions that connect to Wiffy so you can keep tabs on a smartphone or send your data to vatious websites for inclusion in their calculations,

 

[Archie_tect]

All universities, Councils, public authorities, airports and the like have them- the network across the UK is pretty well covered- but it could become a compelling hobby to log it yourself.

 

[Drago]

Been looking a while and i think I may go for this one...

https://www.weathershop.co.uk/shop/5-in-1-bresser-colour-wifi-weather-station

Bresser seem to be a reputable make, the spec seems good for the price, and its wiffy enabled so I can send data to wunderground.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Been looking a while and i think I may go for this one...

https://www.weathershop.co.uk/shop/5-in-1-bresser-colour-wifi-weather-station

Bresser seem to be a reputable make, the spec seems good for the price, and its wiffy enabled so I can send data to wunderground.

Bresser are pretty well thought of by the amateur astronomy community for their telescopes, so a decent brand.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Been looking a while and i think I may go for this one...

https://www.weathershop.co.uk/shop/5-in-1-bresser-colour-wifi-weather-station

Bresser seem to be a reputable make, the spec seems good for the price, and its wiffy enabled so I can send data to wunderground.

Just at a glance, I think they (Bresser) are particularly cheap on Amazon. Worth a look

 

[Drago]

Good news! Bresser 5 in 1 wifi weather station and pole mpunting kit arrived today.

Bad news! Mrs D says I can't have it until my birthday at the end of the month.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Bad news! Mrs D says I can't have it until my birthday at the end of the month.

Boooo - not fair. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

 

[Drago]

Thanks Torchy. Ive got the installation all planned out in my mind.