Having a weather station is fantastic and fun for weather enthusiasts. After buying a weather station it is important to consider the proper placement of the weather station. It is a great idea to mount your weather station in such a manner that you can get the maximum benefit from it with a greater accuracy rate. In this article, I will share how to choose a perfect mounting pole and install a weather station on it.

1. Determine Your Needs:

Weather stations have diverse functions and are used for many different purposes. The most important factor for choosing weather station pole mounting is to determine your needs. If you need data on weather very frequently, the mounting pole should be not so much tall.

2. Choose a Weather Station:

Consider a weather station that has many options for mounting. You can find weather stations that can be mounted on a pole or can be placed on the ground. It is up to you what kind of weather station fits and suits you.

3. Mount the Weather Station:

After the selection of the weather station, it is time to choose a proper mounting system for weather stations. Accurate mounting of weather stations provides accurate data that can be easily accessible. Some important factors to be kept in mind for weather station mounting are:

 Location: Choose the type of mounting pole according to the location. If it is an area that is windier then the structure of the mounting pole must be able to withstand it. The material of the weather station should be chosen according to environmental conditions. If you are installing a weather station in a garden and want to save expenses of a pole you can place it in a suitable place on a tree branch.

Height:  The mounting pole must be of adequate height so that the weather station can be placed on it at the proper height.

Types of Weather Station Mounting Poles:

Weather station mounting poles are used to support the weather station hardware. There are two types of weather station mounting poles, which are the standard and the telescopic. A standard mounting pole is a long and thick pole that is attached to a structure such as a building wall or to a vehicle. A telescopic mounting pole is a longer version of the standard pole that allows the user to adjust the height of the weather station. Telescopic poles come in various lengths.

Why You Need a Weather Station Mounting Pole: A weather station mounting pole is needed for three main reasons. First, it provides the stability of a sturdy base for the weather station. Second, it keeps the weather station from moving on the ground. Third, it allows the weather station to be placed at a height that is comfortable for the weather station operator.

4. How To Install the Weather Station Mounting pole:

Proper care with necessary precautionary measures should be taken before installing a weather station on a pole. Choose a suitable height and then place the weather station at that height. Mounting screws and other steel/iron structures are used to tighten the device on a pole. It is observed that a weather station mounted 3 to four feet above the ground gives the best results but results vary depending upon the type of weather station.

It is very important to tighten the bolts and nuts so that the device stays on the pole without any movement and withstand strong wind shears.

Mounting weather station on the wall: Some weather stations can be mounted on a wall. Wall brackets are used to mount it on the wall. Drill holes on the wall with the drill and then install it in presence of a professional person.

5. Measure the Results of the Weather Station:

After the successful installation of the device, it is time to calibrate it. Calibrate the weather station according to instructions given in its manual. After calibration weather station is ready to use. It is good practice to compare the data of newly installed device with the weather station or data available near to it.This gives ideas about accuracy of weather station.

6. What’s Next?

After all the stages of the setup of the weather station, it is time to maintain the weather station and it needs periodic calibration at regular intervals. keep it clean and handle it with care.