Help us celebrate the AcuRite 80th anniversary with these limited-edition products featuring reimagined designs, anniversary logos, and historical artwork. Much like Rome, AcuRite wasn’t built in a day! The journey...
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With Memorial Day 2023 in the rearview mirror, and as our 80th anniversary year moves into June, it’s safe to say that summer has arrived! Whether it’s your favorite season...
AcuRite Team |
As we continue to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite, we are releasing monthly stories (find them here!) that give readers a look into our company’s...
AcuRite Team |
To keep our year-long 80th anniversary celebration rolling, let’s turn back the clock to reminisce and learn about Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite products through the decades! What types of...
AcuRite Team |
In case you haven’t heard, 2023 marks 80 years as a business for Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite! We are celebrating all year long with special promotions, throwback products, and...
AcuRite Team |
As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we’re continuing to dive into the past and share insight into the beginnings of Chaney Instrument Co. and the AcuRite brand. This month,...
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That’s right! We are excited to say that 2023 marks 80 years of the Chaney Instrument Co.! For our year-long 80th birthday celebration, follow along on social media, the AcuRite...
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Learn how changes in pressure affect how the fish behave and how likely they are to bite!
AcuRite Team |
How thick does the ice need to be to walk on it safely? Thickness is only one gauge of ice safety and stability. Learn how to safely enjoy outdoor winter...
AcuRite Team |
Every year, February 5 marks National Weatherperson’s Day in the U.S.! For most of us, checking the weather is as simple as turning on your TV, looking at your AcuRite...
AcuRite Team |
You spoke, we listened! Our Beta and Field Testers helped us make the most reliable and accurate weather station possible. Here’s what they had to say about AcuRite Atlas!
AcuRite Team |
Congratulations! You made it through fall and winter allergies. Now, welcome to the more common spring allergy season, when there are all sorts of things floating around in the air...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
As seasons change, many people claim to be feeling “under the weather.” Read on to find out where this common phrase originated and what it means.
AcuRite Team |
Bird migration is a complex process based on instinct as well as external factors like the weather. In fact, seasonal weather patterns have a big effect on bird migration patterns....
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
Fall weather brings the end of summer, with leaves falling directly into your rain bucket! Just like the first day of spring, it’s time to some for some basic, semiannual...
AcuRite Team |
New product alert part 2! While we are excited to get the latest new weather station displays (as mentioned in part 1 of our Sneak Peek) into the homes of...
AcuRite Team |
What’s more exciting than new products? Well, maybe winning the lottery, but still — New products are exciting! Whether you’re a weather nerd, outdoor enthusiast, avid gardener, or just looking to...
AcuRite Team |
A rain gauge is a weather tool that tells you how much rain has fallen, useful for making decisions about the amount of watering your lawn or garden requires.
AcuRite Team |
They say “April showers bring forth May flowers,” but are April showers really responsible for bringing out the flowers? Depending on where you live, the answer may surprise you.
AcuRite Team |
Whether you’re a long-time AcuRite user, a first timer, or just someone looking for the perfect gift for a weather nerd, here are the top 5 reasons to get an...
AcuRite Team |
It’s here, it’s there, it’s everywhere… it’s humidity! Well, maybe it’s not so prevalent in deserts… but usually, it’s all around us. Humidity’s greatest impacts are on weather and our...
AcuRite Team |
Mold, dust mite, cockroaches, pollen, pets and dry air can cause indoor air quality problems. Improve air quality using room monitors with sensors to measure temperature, humidity and other home...
AcuRite Team |
Whether your plants are indoors or outside in your garden, knowing the moisture level of the soil is essential.
AcuRite Team |
Learn how humidity levels in your home can affect the health of your home and the health of your family. Dry or poor air quality can be damaging to your...
AcuRite Team |
Mindfulness is more than just a trendy buzzword. Being purposefully aware of your body and surroundings can help you stay grounded and healthy in a stressful world. These mindfulness tips...
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Scioto County Storm Chaser Center has two weather stations set up in two different locations within about 2 miles from each other. At the Scioto County Storm Chaser Center’s main...
Gregory Syroney, Storm Chaser, Scioto County, OH |
Walkie-talkie communication about lightning distance and detection from an AcuRite Atlas help keep players on the field safely or evacuated if necessary. When one thinks of Indiana and sports, Indiana...
AcuRite Team |
The Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership recently installed an AcuRite Atlas weather station to better grow native plants and provide insight to helicopter pilots — all to help protect native forests...
AcuRite Team |
Of all the topics taught in elementary school science, Julie Sherman believes that weather is just about the most important. As a 22-year veteran science teacher and Academic Support and...
AcuRite Team |
Weather! It's — literally — all around us. So, best to start learning about it when you're young! And what better way than with an AcuRite weather station? Such is...
Adrian Reynolds |
This campus police department uses data from AcuRite weather stations to help keep campus staff and students safe year-round. Here’s an update on their winter weather conditions, captured by their...
Sgt. Will Brents, UAMS Police Department |
This medical cannabis grower uses AcuRite sensors to improve daily operations, increase crop yield, and in the end, is able to help keep his son’s seizures under control.
James Ziegler, Proud Father and Medical Cannabis Grower |
The Kenosha County specialized response team knows that inclement weather has the power to make or break a rescue — that’s why they bring their AcuRite weather station to every...
Lieutenant Steven Brzezinski, Kenosha County Specialized Response Team |
So how did this Groundhog Day thing get started?!
AcuRite Team |
Wet snow, powdery snow, spring snow, and light snow all come down differently. Learn why, and discover the fun you can have in each type of snow in this article!
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
Teach kids about the importance of weather monitoring for safety and recreation purposes. Weather forecasting devices and other smart home tools can help you prepare for dangerous weather or plan...
Meteorologist Kari Strenfel |
The United Nations classifies drought as a natural hazard that has affected more people in the last 40 years than any other natural hazard. Find out what causes droughts and...
AcuRite Team |
What are gyres, and how does wind affect ocean currents? Check out this explanation of ocean gyres and how they form. It's just one more example of how amazingly interconnected...
AcuRite Team |
Gravity is a real force, and it affects every object in the universe. The Coriolis effect, on the other hand, is only an apparent force — but it still has...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
Storm glass, an antique weather-prediction device, is enjoying a resurgence as a home decor piece with a practical purpose. These fascinating devices offer a peek back into the history of...
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Learn how the Southwest Monsoon develops every summer and how it can create severe storms with flash flooding and dust storms.
AcuRite Team |
Wind contains a lot of energy, and wind shear can focus this energy in potentially destructive ways. We’ll explore what wind shear is and how tornadoes and hurricanes respond to...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |