The Atmosphere, Your Guide
Introducing The AcuRite Olympus Series™
The AcuRite Olympus Series™ offers three different levels of home weather stations to monitor the conditions in your own backyard. Receive continuous updates on your mobile device to help protect your home, business, community garden, or school from hyperlocal weather changes. You’ll always know when to apply sunscreen, wear extra layers, water the garden, grab an umbrella, or stay inside if lightning is detected nearby. Select and customize the best home weather station for your personal needs.
 AcuRite Notos™ |  AcuRite Iris™ |  AcuRite Atlas® |
|---|---|---|
| 3-in-1 | 5-in-1 | 7-in-1 |
| Temperature ✓ | Temperature ✓ | Temperature ✓ |
| Humidity ✓ | Humidity ✓ | Humidity ✓ |
| Wind Speed ✓ | Wind Speed ✓ | Wind Speed ✓ |
| Wind Direction X | Wind Direction ✓ | Wind Direction ✓ |
| Rainfall X | Rainfall ✓ | Rainfall ✓ |
| UV Index X | UV Index X | UV Index ✓ |
| Light Intensity X | Light Intensity X | Light Intensity ✓ |
| Lightning Detection X | Lightning Detection (optional)* | Lightning Detection (optional)* |
| Available Add-ons: None | Available Add-ons: *External lightning sensor, battery extension | Available Add-ons: *Internal lightning sensor, battery pack extension, wind sensor extension |
| Barometric Pressure measured in the AcuRite Access or Display | Barometric Pressure measured in the AcuRite Access or Display | Barometric Pressure measured in the AcuRite Access or Display |
AcuRite Notos™
This 3-in-1 home weather station is perfect for the new or casual weather fan, measuring three key weather features that impact us the most: temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
Specs and Techs
Wind Speed
Measures wind speeds up to 99 mph (159 kph) and updates every 18 seconds to fully capture wind gusts and maximum wind speeds.
Stay Notified Totals
Whether you pair the system with a display or My AcuRite, set customizable alerts and thresholds to notify you of changing weather conditions.
Temperature and Humidity
Captures temperatures from -40 to 158 °F (-40 to 70 °C) with 2° F (1.11 °C) temperature and 3%-5% humidity accuracy, both updating every 18 seconds.
Completely Wireless
Monitors weather over a 433 MHz signal with a maximum wireless range of 330 ft (100 m). Requires four AA batteries, lithium recommended for optimal performance.
AcuRite Iris™
This 5-in-1 home weather weather station has all the pivotal weather sensors that allow you to capture the full weather conditions in your own backyard. Protect your family, house, and garden from the elements with live weather updates.
Specs and Techs
Wind Speed and Direction
Measures wind speeds up to 99 mph (159 kph) and updates every 18 seconds to fully capture wind gusts and maximum wind speeds. Direction is reported in cardinal direction and updated every 30 seconds.
Accurate Rainfall Totals
The self-emptying rain gauge measures at 0.01 in (0.25 mm) intervals and updates every 30 seconds to give you real-time data on rainfall rate, daily accumulation, and storm totals.
Rising or Falling Pressure
Measures barometric pressure to indicate an approaching or vacating storm (measured in the display or the AcuRite Access).
Temperature and Humidity
Captures temperatures from -40 to 158 °F (-40 to 70 °C). Two solar panels power an internal aspirating fan to disperse radiant heat, which allows for 2 °F (1.11 °C) temperature accuracy and 4% humidity accuracy
Stay Notified
Whether you pair the system with a display or My AcuRite, set customizable alerts and thresholds to notify you of changing weather conditions.
Completely Wireless
Communicates over a 433 MHz signal with a maximum wireless range of 330 ft (100 m). Requires four AA batteries, lithium recommended for optimal performance.
AcuRite Atlas®
Featuring all the bells and whistles, this 7-in-1 weather station includes all the key sensors plus add-ons and upgrades to maximize your weather monitoring experience. Not only does the neighborhood weather guru need this level of weather monitoring, but construction managers, utility workers, gardeners, and farmers can rely on the increased accuracy of the AcuRite Atlas.
Specs and Techs
Wind Speed and Direction
Measures wind speeds up to 160 mph (257 kph) and updates every 10 seconds to fully capture wind gusts and maximum wind speeds. Direction is reported in degrees or cardinal direction, whichever you prefer.
Accurate Rainfall Totals
Uses a rain gauge with a wide collector to maximize measurement accuracy and empties rain automatically. Rain is measured at 0.01 in (0.25 mm) intervals and updated every 30 seconds.
UV and Light Intensity
Detects sun exposure and light conditions up to 120,000 lumens and UV index 1-15, reported every 30 seconds.
Lightning Detection
With the available lightning detection add-on, you’ll know of strikes from up to 25 miles away and be ready for any storm that’s about to hit your area.
Temperature and Humidity
AcuRite’s most accurate temperature sensor utilizes three solar panels to power an internal fan that disperses radiant heat and measures temperatures from -40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C) within 1 °F (0.56 °C) and 2% humidity accuracy.
Completely Wireless
Communicates over a 433 MHz signal with a maximum wireless range of 330 ft (100 m). Requires four AA batteries, lithium recommended for optimal performance.
AcuRite Wireless Home Station for Indoor and Outdoor with 5-in-1 Weather Sensor
Know Your Environment
Whether you are a weather enthusiast or just want to know if you should be wearing shorts or a sweatshirt, the AcuRite 5-in-1 weather station is perfect for you. Simply mount the sensor outside and plug in your colorful, backlit display so that you can plan your day with confidence.
Features
Outdoor Conditions
Not sure if you need an umbrella or if you should put on a pair of shorts? With the AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Station, you will always know the outdoor conditions right outside your door with out having to step outside or turn on the news.
Future Forecast
Need to know what the weather is going to be in your neighborhood and not 40 miles away? The display has a Self-Calibrating Forecast that pulls data from the sensor in your backyard to give you the most accurate 12-24 hour forecast for your exact location.
Home Health
Temperature and humidity play a large part in the health of your home. Too high of humidity can cause mold to grow making your home unhealthy for you and your loved ones. The AcuRite 5-in-1 display reads your indoor temperature and humidity so that you always know your homes health.
AcuRite Weather Station with Jumbo Display and Atomic Clock
With Forecast, Time and Temperature
Plan the day with confidence using current weather information and weather forecasts for your home. The AcuRite Jumbo Color Weather Station provides pinpoint accuracy for weather conditions from sensors right in your own back yard. The Weather Station uses patented Self-Calibrating Technology to provide 12 to 24-hour weather forecasts generated from weather tracked by a sensor in your yard. The Self-Calibrating Technology gives you the most accurate forecast for your location.
Features
Jumbo Color Display Screen
The color display is easy to read and features large, bold numbers and icons. It is 8-inches wide by 6-inches tall so you can clearly read the icons and information from a distance. The display’s attractive, slim profile is wall-mountable and can also stand upright for tabletop use.
Outdoor and Indoor Temperature
The thermometer sensor tracks current indoor and outdoor temperature, which can be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. The display also shows high and low records using maximum and minimum temperature measurements recorded since midnight.
Atomic Clock
The atomic clock and calendar set to the correct time and date automatically and adjust for Daylight Saving Time. AcuRite atomic clocks use a radio-controlled signal to match the time broadcasted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Radio Station WWVB.
Amateur Today, Pro Tomorrow
Ideal for use as a personal or professional weather station, these easy-to-install, wireless devices can bring your weather expertise to a new level.
SENSORS
FOR MEASURING THE ELEMENTS THAT IMPACT US
Temperature
Receive real-time updates, track extremes online, report on high and low records, and monitor seasonal temperature trends, all from hyperlocal data from your own backyard.
Humidity
With hyperlocal conditions updated in real time, always know exactly what it feels like outside.
Wind Speed and Direction
Monitor increasing wind speeds, changing or shifting wind directions, and howling wind gusts to have a heads-up on any approaching storm.
Track Accurate Rainfall
From rainfall rate to rainfall totals, know exactly how much water your lawn, garden, and yard has received.
Optional Lightning Detection
Prepare for potential thunderstorm activity with lightning strikes detected up to 25 miles away.
UV Index and Light Intensity
Minimize your exposure to harmful solar rays and know when to reapply sunscreen based on real-time updates.
DISPLAYS
FOR READING THE ELEMENTS THAT IMPACT US
Modern, Sleek, Discrete
Proudly display your weather data with a huge variety of styles to match any room in your home,or choose a more discrete option to disappear into your home decor.
Weather Forecast
Our most elaborate displays include weather forecasts updated every 6 hours with easy to configure Wi-Fi connectivity.
Auto-Dimming Technology
Schedule automatic dimming or manually dim the display, so your changing weather conditions don’t keep you up all night.
Alarms and Alerts
Know when to batten down the hatches with weather alerts that notify of changing conditions.
Moon Phase
The moon phase not only affects our mood, but it can also help identify ideal hunting and fishing conditions.
Rising or Falling Pressure
All AcuRite displays measure barometric pressure, so you can track if a storm is approaching or leaving your area.
Indoor Temperature and Humidity
Know when to open the windows or run the AC by comparing the indoor conditions to the outdoor conditions.
DATA
FOR ANALYZING THE ELEMENTS THAT IMPACT US
AcuRite Access™and My AcuRite Expansion for Remote Monitoring
Understand and Take Action — From Anywhere
Remote Access
Keep an eye on your home and valuables by being just a click away from your indoor and outdoor conditions
Charts and Details
Monitor conditions in real-time, track charts and trends, and download and save any data you need.
Alarms and Alerts
Enable notifications and set the parameters that matter to you.
Smart Home Compatible
Enable voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for a quick answer on your weather data.
Online Sharing
Share your weather data with online weather communities like Rapid Fire to Weather Underground at no extra fee.
A 360° Connection
REMOTE ACCESS TO YOUR WEATHER STATION
With the My AcuRite app, quickly access your weather and home conditions from anywhere.
The Window To Your World
AcuRite Access® and My AcuRite® Intelligence
Understand and Take Action – From Anywhere. We’ve streamlined two ways to share your data with My AcuRite to benefit from the many features ranging from remote monitoring to enabling notifications that matter to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
A personal weather station is different from an official weather station because it is set up on personal property by regular individuals and weather enthusiasts. We recommend that personal weather station owners set up the device based on these weather station siting guidelines for the highest accuracy possible. However, that is not a requirement as it is for official weather station siting and setup. Additionally, a personal weather station often reports more frequently than an official weather station. AcuRite weather stations report as often as 18 seconds, while official weather stations report hourly. Get live weather updates with all AcuRite weather stations: Notos, Iris, or Atlas.
A personal weather station gives you real-time rainfall updates, similar to weather radar. However, due to the scanning angle and your actual location from the local radar, oftentimes, the radar imagery is not representative of the rainfall observed at your location. With your own personal weather station mounted in your backyard, you know actual rainfall totals observed and measured at your location, not estimated by a local radar.
A personal weather station can benefit you for multiple reasons. It can provide increased protection for your family and home from approaching storms. You can better know when to water the lawn and garden and improve home heating and cooling efficiency — saving money on water and utility bills. Personal weather stations help you manage your home while allowing you and the family to continue enjoying the great outdoors! Here are six reasons to get a home weather station.
If you choose a weather station with a Wi-Fi Display or the AcuRite Access™️ internet hub, your weather data will transmit to the My AcuRite app and website. This allows you to access your live weather updates from your smartphone, whether you are home or away!
We recommend that you try to follow the weather station siting guidelines when you setup your home weather station. Generally, you need to set up the weather station away from any obstacles or obstructions that would affect the wind measurements or rainfall data. The obvious examples are: don’t set the rain gauge under a tree and don’t install the anemometer right next to a building, fence, or wall. You have to consider temperature, too: a weather station mounted over a blacktop will measure warmer temperatures than one mounted over grass or a natural surface. Wide-open spaces over natural surfaces are ideal locations for weather stations. However, we understand that ideal placement is not always an option, so just identify the best location you can! Be sure to read up on our specific guidelines for weather station installation.
When choosing your weather station, make sure you know if you want an internet-connected weather station. Our newest Wi-Fi displays offer internet connectivity directly to My AcuRite and Weather Underground. As for wires and connectivity, AcuRite offers all wireless weather stations, meaning the weather data communicates wirelessly to an indoor display or the AcuRite Access™️ unit. From there, you can access your weather data on your smartphone through the My AcuRite app.
All outdoor weather devices from AcuRite are wireless to an indoor display or Access unit. The displays are not wireless. They can run on battery for short times, such as power outages, but perform best when plugged into a power outlet. The Access units are also not wireless. Like the displays they include battery backup during power outages and are hard-wired into your home router via ethernet, which pushes the weather data online to My AcuRite.
Yes, a digital weather station is more useful than an analog weather station. A digital weather station allows you to track, monitor, and save your weather data to view trends and charts from your local display or online. With an internet-connected weather station, you have increased charting capabilities and remote monitoring options through My AcuRite.
No, the AcuRite outdoor weather sensors do not need internet connectivity or Wi-Fi in order to work. If you purchase the outdoor weather device with a compatible display, then as soon as you plug in your display and put batteries in your outdoor weather device, you’ll see weather data reporting to your display! It’s as easy as that! Use the weather station builder to make sure you choose a display that is compatible with the outdoor weather device you are interested in.
Your personal weather station should be placed outdoors, usually in your backyard or on your roof. Generally, it’s best to place the weather station away from any obstacles or obstructions that would affect the wind measurements or rainfall data. The obvious examples are: don’t set the rain gauge under a tree and don’t install the anemometer right next to a building, fence, or wall. You have to consider temperature, too, as a weather station mounted over a blacktop will measure warmer temperatures than one mounted over grass or a natural surface. Wide-open spaces over natural surfaces are ideal locations for weather stations. However, we understand that ideal placement is not always an option, so identify the best location you can! Be sure to read up on our specific guidelines for weather station installation.
Indoor home monitoring devices are different than outdoor weather stations because they measure different things. Indoor home sensors from AcuRite measure home temperature and home humidity. Outdoor weather stations measure temperature and humidity as well, but they also measure additional weather elements such as barometric pressure, rainfall, and wind speed and direction.
Yes, in a way, all home weather stations can be placed indoors or outdoors, depending on what you want to monitor. However, a weather station with wind and rain sensors is more helpful and useful when placed outside to measure the natural weather elements that occur outside of your home. The most beneficial way to use AcuRite home sensors is to get both indoor and outdoor products. By comparing the indoor temperature and humidity conditions to the outdoor temperature and humidity conditions, you can save money on your energy bill! Simply open the windows whenever possible, instead of running the AC or furnace!
AcuRite has portable weather devices that you can use while you are out and about enjoying the great outdoors, boating or fishing, or cheering on your team at your favorite sporting event. However, AcuRite weather stations are intended to be set up in one location for an extended period of time. This gives you the most use of your weather data and allows you to accurately compare monthly, seasonal, and annual weather trends and record extremes. But don’t worry, if you need to move, you can easily remove your weather station from its mounted location and set it up at your new location. Then, simply change your location data in My AcuRite if it is an internet-connected weather station.
© 2021 Acurite All rights reserved.
The site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.