AcuRite 01105M PRO+ Color 5-in-1 Weather Station

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@Dartman

I have had several of their 5in1 weather stations. They are pretty acurite, just like the name, if you set them up right. Their customer support is very responsive and they have a forum plus they have reps that are on other popular weather forums to help people. I have had issues with parts after several years of use and they either send a new one free or have the parts or improved upgraded parts cheap. They are modular so it is very easy to replace anything that breaks over time or needs a upgrade.
The minuses are the displays don’t have tenths on the temp or wind speed but the sensor is capable of broadcasting it to your pc or with the optional internet bridge. PC connect uses a usb cable so either keep it close to your pc or get a Long USB cable.
These are built to a budget price point but are pretty nice weather stations with a lot of advanced features for the price you pay. If your a weather geek on a budget this is a great way to jump in.

I’ve had my 5 in 1 unit for just over a year. It replaced another brand (Oregon Scientific). I still run a Ambient Weather station in a different area of my yard but I have the 1105Mpro setup as my primary unit. I have it sending data to Weather Underground.

My ONLY issue is:

1. My fan has been making noise. Noticed it last week so it’s time to take it down and lube up the fan or see if something is hitting the blades.
2. The solar panel might make some people think it keeps the batteries charged. Unlike my Ambient unit that does, this only runs the internal fan.
3. It requires batteries so it’s not a set it and forget it. Though the overall features are nicer then my Ambient unit, the Ambient has it’s built in power source, has a longer range and pretty much does the same thing but not a pretty screen (B&W, not color).
4. It’s a bigger unit then some. Had to attach some guide wires on the pole that it’s mounted on to keep it strait. It’s about 9ft from the ground.