Create a Mini Weather Station
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Learning Objectives
- 1Name four weather instruments and state what each one measures
- 2Explain how to set up and read a simple weather station
- 3Record daily weather data using the correct units
Mini Lesson
A weather station is a collection of instruments used to observe and measure weather conditions. Scientists called meteorologists use weather stations to collect data and make forecasts. You can build your own mini weather station to observe daily changes in temperature, rainfall, wind, and air pressure.
Key Weather Instruments
- Thermometer — measures air temperature in degrees Celsius (°C).
- Rain gauge — measures the amount of rainfall in millimeters (mm).
- Wind vane — shows the direction the wind is blowing from.
- Anemometer — measures wind speed in km/h.
- Barometer — measures air pressure; falling pressure often means rain is coming.
Setting Up Your Station
- Place your thermometer in the shade — direct sunlight gives a false reading.
- Set up your rain gauge on flat, open ground away from buildings.
- Mount your wind vane and anemometer in an open area.
- Record readings every day at the same time.
- Draw a table: Date | Temperature | Rainfall | Wind direction | Notes.
When you present your weather station, show your data table and explain what trend you noticed over the week — for example: "Temperature went up each day" or "It rained on three out of five days."
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