Maybe you're an amateur meteorologist, or you just want to stay on top of the weather forecast. In either case, using a weather station can give you some of the most accurate forecasts right from the comfort of your smartphone, computer, or device monitor.

With so many home weather stations on the market, it's hard to decide which one is right for you. Here are some of the best weather stations that will give you reliable readings and predictions.

1. Ambient Weather Smart Weather Station

The Ambient Weather Smart Weather Station gives you a live reading of the current weather from its bright LCD screen. The weather station itself consists of several parts. You'll find a wind vane, wind speed cups, solar/UV light monitors, a rain gauge, bubble level, solar collector, and a thermo-hygrometer attached to the sensor.

When you're away from home, you can still view your local weather data from your mobile device. The Ambient Weather Station also streams 16-second weather updates to Weather Underground, Weather Bug, and Weather Cloud. These websites store and post your data. That way, you can keep track of weather patterns, and other meteorologists can view your data.

The Ambient Weather Station also connects to Alexa and IFTTT. This allows you to control smart home devices such as sprinklers or blinds in response to the weather forecast.

2. WeatherFlow Smart Home Weather Station

The WeatherFlow Smart Home Weather Station comes with equipment to measure air quality, monitor the current weather, and to connect to your mobile phone or tablet.

Place the SKY device directly in the sun to keep track of sunlight amount, wind speed, and rain intensity. Unlike typical weather stations, the WeatherFlow Station has no moving parts---this decreases the chance that any parts wear out over time.

You can place the AIR device somewhere in the shade. This small gadget measures a vast amount of weather data. It collects information about the current temperature, humidity, air pressure, heat index, dew point, and warns you about any lightning. While the SKY device is entirely solar-powered, AIR's battery will last you a whole year.

Finally, install the Wi-Fi hub in your home to get data from both AIR and SKY. The hub publishes the data online and has convenient long-range connectivity. Don't forget to pair the WeatherFlow Station with Google Home or Amazon Alexa too.

3. Davis Instruments 6250 Vantage Vue

The Davis Instruments Vantage Vue might cost a little more than the other stations on this list, but it comes with some of the most advanced features. This station has both an Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) as well as an LCD screen that displays real-time weather information.

The ISS has an array of tools that measure rain, wind speed, temperature, and humidity. All of this useful data can get transmitted to your mobile devices.

Fortunately, you won't have to worry about any damage to the station during severe storms. The Davis Wireless Weather Station is fitted with a weatherproof cover and radiation shield to prevent any damage.

The LCD screen isn't limited to displaying only a few chunks of information. In addition to showing you basic data like the temperature, it shows you the weather forecast, weather trends, moon phases, and sunrise/sunset times.

4. La Crosse Technology Wireless Forecast Station

If you're looking for something a little cheaper than some of the other products, the La Crosse Wireless Forecast Station is the way to go. Simply place the weather sensor outside, and the device will transmit the weather details to the included LCD screen.

On the monitor, you can view the temperature, humidity, comfort level charts, weather trends, the heat index, and the dew point. It may not come with all of the bells and whistles that the other weather stations have, but it's enough for someone who wants basic forecast information.

5. AcuRite 01012M Weather Station

Place the AcuRite Weather Station in your backyard, and view some of the most accurate local forecast information on your phone or the station's LCD screen. The station lets you know everything from wind speed, weather forecasts, humidity, temperature records, rainfall history, moon phases, and even the real-feel temperature.

To monitor the weather while you're away from home, download the My AcuRite app to get the most recent information delivered to your mobile device. From the app, you can set alerts when severe weather conditions are in the forecast, and even share weather information with friends, family, and Weather Underground. The AcuRite Weather Station monitors indoor temperature and humidity as well, making it useful for mold prevention.

6. Govee Temperature and Humidity Monitors

The Govee Temperature and Humidity Monitors offers a more minimalist approach to weather stations. It does exactly what its name implies; it measures the temperature and humidity of its environment. Thanks to the device's miniature size, you can place the two included sensors almost anywhere.

You can mount the monitors outside or inside, which gives them multiple purposes. Use them to keep an eye on the status of your greenhouse, bedroom, garage, nursery, or backyard. As soon as the temperature or humidity changes in one of the sensor's location, you'll receive an alert straight to your phone. When you connect to the app, you can view temperature and humidity graphs, adjust the alarms, and take a look at the current temperature and humidity of each sensor's location.

If you want more information before you buy, check out our review of the Govee Wi-Fi Temperature and Humidity Monitor.

The Best Weather Station for Your Home

Let's face it, the weather channel doesn't always have the most accurate readings when it comes to temperature, rainfall, or future forecasts. The weather forecasts on TV force you to choose a location nearest to you, and that could be several miles away. The most accurate results come from your own yard, which is where home weather stations come in handy.

While you decide which weather station is right for your home, you'll need to keep an eye on the sky in the meantime. These useful weather apps are fun to check every day and provide you with forecasts for your area.