Observing and Measuring the Weather and Climate
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Guidelines for Observing
Meteorological observations have never been more in demand, nor more widely available. However there are growing concerns among both users and providers about the quality of these weather and climate observations. The Society has released a set of guidelines, which can be downloaded here.
Setting up a Weather Station
Detailed Weather Station Guide
Automatic Weather Station Site Managers' Guide
Automatic Weather Station Site Auditors' Guide
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Weather Watcher's 3 Year Log Book
Use our "The Weather Watcher's 3-Year Log Book" to record your own observations in as much or as little detail as you wish. You can calculate weekly and monthly averages and then compare changing weather patterns over the three-year period.
It provides information on how to create easy and simple weather measuring apparatus. Learn how to identify different weather and cloud types. Packed with fascinating facts and figures Buy online
Weather Measurements
Find out how to make simple weather observations and make simple weather instruments
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MetLink
The RMetS Weather Observing Project for Schools and Individuals
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Information for enthusiasts
If you have an interest in observing the weather then why not find out more about
Climatological Observers Link (COL)
Tornado and Storm Reasearch Organisation (TORRO)
The Cloud Appreciation Society