--- product_id: 40552857 title: "AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display" brand: "acurite" price: "$335.74" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/40552857-acurite-weather-station-rain-gauge-lightning-detector-color-display store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Lightning detection within 25 miles Hyperlocal 12-hour forecast with barometric calibration Self-emptying rain gauge, wireless up to 100 ft AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display **Brand:** acurite **Price:** $335.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌦️ Weather Smarts That Keep You One Step Ahead! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display by acurite - **How much does it cost?** $335.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/40552857-acurite-weather-station-rain-gauge-lightning-detector-color-display) ## Best For - acurite enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted acurite brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stay Ahead of Storms:** Real-time lightning alerts with audible alarms and warning lights keep you and your home safe. - • **Hyperlocal Forecasting:** Patented self-calibrating tech delivers precise 12-hour weather predictions tailored to your exact elevation and pressure. - • **Effortless Rain Tracking:** Wireless, self-emptying rain gauge ensures accurate precipitation data without the hassle of manual emptying. - • **Sleek & Functional Design:** Vibrant color display with tabletop stand or wall-mount option, doubling as a stylish weather clock with date and time. - • **Data-Driven Weather Insights:** Color LCD displays rainfall history, temperature, humidity, heat index, dew point, and barometric pressure. ## Overview The AcuRite Weather Station combines advanced lightning detection within a 25-mile radius, a wireless self-emptying rain gauge, and a vibrant color LCD to deliver comprehensive hyperlocal weather data. Featuring patented barometric and elevation calibration, it provides accurate 12-hour forecasts alongside detailed historical rainfall records, temperature, humidity, and more—perfect for professionals who demand precision and style in their home weather monitoring. ## Description Stay weather-aware when severe storms are in your area! With the AcuRite Color Weather Station with Rain Gauge and Lightning Detection, you can stay aware of dangerous lightning strikes and heavy rainfall that could result in flooding and can take precautions to protect your home and the people you care about. The sensor tracks lightning strikes within 25 miles (40 kilometers) and wirelessly transmits data every 24 seconds during normal conditions and every 8 seconds once lightning is detected (for 30 minutes). The rain gauge wirelessly measures rain precipitation (inches or millimeters) and features an automatic self-emptying rain collection cup for low-maintenance knowledge. The illuminated color display has a convenient tabletop stand and wall-mountable design. The display features an integrated digital clock and date, making for the perfect weather clock. A perfect gift idea for Father’s Day, Christmas, or birthdays, this weather station also provides a hyperlocal forecast 12 hours from your current conditions using patented self-calibrating technology to combine barometric pressure and elevation data from the sensor in your backyard. This weather station comes with a one-year limited warranty. ## Features - Color Weather Station: Provides lightning strike counts, rainfall measurements, outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, heat index, dew point, barometric pressure, time, and date - Lightning Strike Alerts and Counter: Provides an audible alarm and warning light when lightning is detected within 25 miles and displays a running total of strikes, plus weekly and monthly totals - Measures Rainfall with Self-Emptying Rain Gauge: Wirelessly relays rainfall measurements from 100 feet (30 meters) away and empties itself to keep you dry and informed - Historical Rainfall Records: Weather station display provides rainfall records for previous 48 hours, a 7-day total, month, year, and the previous year - Hyperlocal Forecast: Self-calibrating technology combines barometric pressure and elevation data to provide a forecast 12 hours from your current conditions ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Additional Features | Lightning Detector | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Asin | B01LNALKYA | | Best Sellers Rank | #19,074 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #470 in Weather Stations | | Brand Name | AcuRite | | Color | Color Display with Lightning | | Connectivity Technology | wireless frequency | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (615) 4.2 out of 5 stars | | Display Type | LCD | | Global Trade Identification Number | 50072397010219 | | Included Components | Receiver^Rain gauge^Lightning sensor | | Item Type Name | Rain Gauge | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Chaney Instruments | | Model | 01021M | | Number Of Batteries | 6 AA batteries required. | | Part Number | 01021M | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor,Rain | | Sensor Technology | Electrostatic/Electromagnetic & Tipping Bucket | | Shape | Rectangular | | Specific Uses For Product | Heat Index | | Style Name | Color Display with Lightning | | Temperature Accuracy | +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit | | Temperature Reading Accuracy | plus_minus_1_degree_celsius | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Upper Temperature Range | 100 Degrees Fahrenheit | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AcuRite - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Outdoor,Rain - **Specific Uses For Product:** Heat Index - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Special Feature:** Lightning Detector - **Connectivity Technology:** wireless frequency - **Number of Batteries:** 6 AA batteries required. - **Style:** Color Display with Lightning - **Color:** Color Display - **Included Components:** Receiver^Rain gauge^Lightning sensor ## Images ![AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s2-hHh7HL.jpg) ![AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811pBgrm6NL.jpg) ![AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811t7sWxtXL.jpg) ![AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mYEHgKFzL.jpg) ![AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RDtp582RL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: The rain gauge has not worked since I purchased this unit. It has been reset and followed instructions several times. Can you help solve this issue?** A: Hello, We would be happy to assist you with your unit! Please make sure that you are using standard alkaline batteries from a high-quality brand in all units, then perform the following reset. Please follow the steps carefully as the order is crucial to the success of the reset. Hard Reset: 1. Bring all units together and power down by removing all batteries from each and/or removing the power cord. 2. Change the A-B-C switch on all units to a new, matching channel. 3. Reinstall the batteries in the outdoor sensors. 4. Reinstall batteries and/or power cord into the display unit. 5. Let the units sit within a couple of feet of each other for approximately 5 minutes or until you see a solid sensor signal. If this does not correct the issue, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request on the AcuRite Support website. Have a remarkable day! Haylee AcuRite Support Team **Q: Can you shut the alarms off?** A: Hello LK NorthStar, Yes, the alarms can be turned off on this model. The alarms are programmable. Each selectable weather category features an alarm option. When an alarm sounds, the display emits audible beeping and flashes the affected category, its alarm settings, and any other relevant data. Alarms can be customized to alert you when your programmed value is reached. Alarms include: OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE OUTDOOR HUMIDITY LIGHTNING STRIKES (ON/OFF only; ON by default) RAINFALL If you have any other questions, please contact the AcuRite Support Team at 262-729-4852, we are happy to assist you. Thank you. Have a great day, Rachell AcuRite Support Team **Q: Does it show wind chill?** A: Hello Ann Marie, This unit does not calculate the Wind Chill, however, it will calculate the Dew Point and the Heat Index. If we can answer any other questions, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request on the AcuRite Support website. Have a wonderful day! Haylee AcuRite Support Team **Q: My machine was purchased in December and it shows negative 40 all the time. How do I fix it?** A: First, please make sure that you are using fresh batteries in all units, then perform the following reset. Please follow the steps carefully as the order is crucial to the success of the reset. Hard Reset: 1. Bring the display unit, lightning detector/temp and humidity sensor, and rainfall collector indoors and position side by side. 2. Remove the batteries from all units and unplug the display. 3. There is a channel switch on all units right above the batteries. Change the A-B-C switch on all units to a new, matching channel. You must select the same letter choices for the display, rain gauge, and lightning sensor/temp and humidity sensor in order for the units to synchronize. 4. Reinstall batteries in the rain collector and lightning detector/temp and humidity sensor first. 5. Reinstall batteries in the display unit last. 6. Let the units sit within a couple of feet of each other for a few minutes to gain a strong connection. For further assistance, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request on the AcuRite Support website. Have a delightful day! Haylee AcuRite Support Team ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy peasy to install - Colorful, but not a color, display - I like *by on Reviewed in the United States March 5, 2020* This unit is attractive and easy to install. It will come in 3 pieces - the base unit, a rain sensor and a temperature/humidity/lightning/pressure sensor. You will need a total of 8 AA batteries (no batteries are included) - 4 for base unit backup (which plugs into the wall for its primary power) and 2 each for the rain and temperature combo sensor.First I'd like to mention the base unit is a very attractive, colorful, unit. Is it a color display? In a word - NO. It's a LCD display (black/clear) which is in front of a very colorful background. This unit is backlit and you can select auto dim, bright, medium or low brightness levels. Auto dim simply uses bright during the day and dim at night automatically. Overall a very attractive and well executed display. As a consultant by profession I'm impressed. Nice.To install you first need to select the channel on all the devices by setting a switch inside the battery compartment. Your choices are A, B or C. Do this BEFORE installing any batteries or plugging the base unit into an outlet. ALL 3 OF THE DEVICES MUST BE SET TO THE SAME SETTING. Once the channel has been set install batteries into all the units. As a matter of course I'd recommend the base unit first and then the other 2 in any order (it probably doesn't really matter). The battery orientation is well marked but pay attention. Once batteries have been installed you can then plug in the supplied A/C adaptor for the base unit. As I stated before the batteries in the base unit are for backup - why you ask? Well because the base unit will hold recorded values and if you didn't have batteries it would lose all history if A/C power was ever lost. RULE #1: When changing batteries in the base unit leave it plugged into the wall or else you'll lose all your recorded history. The base unit is the only unit that operates using A/C power. RULE #2: Your remote sensors (rainfall & combo temp) use batteries which should last a year or 2 - so when you place these they will be outside and you need to make sure you put them in a place which doesn't make changing the batteries a royal pain in the you know what.Common question: You've been warned about leaving the base unit plugged in to change batteries but what happens when you change the batteries in the remote sensors? Will you lose history when doing this? Well since the history is recorded inside the base unit it really doesn't matter if you pull the batteries out of the remote sensors to replace them. However there could be a little itty bitty issue. Normally once the batteries are re-installed in the remote sensors they will re-connect to the base unit automatically. But if they don't guess what? You may need to reset the base unit (by removing the batteries and unplugging the A/C adaptor). And if you have to reset it guess what? You're going to lose your history. So hopefully your remote sensors reconnect after changing batteries. Of course it's not the end of the world if you lose your history but still.Installing the rain sensor: This should be placed somewhere where it's not under trees or any other obstructions. I put mine on top of a vent on the roof. Be aware this unit really needs to be level in order for it to work correctly. One way to level this is to put it on a piece of wood (using the included 2 screws) which then in turn is placed on silicone caulk with washers used to hold the wood level until the silicone has cured (about 24 hours). Worked OK for me. Just be aware that the main threat to this device will be debris (like leaves in the fall) getting into it's collection area. As I said before just install this where you can periodically check things and easily perform routine maintenance (changing batteries or cleaning it out). They indicate this can be 100 feet from the base unit. RULE #3: Check the signal strength before permanently mounting - there are signal strength indicators on the base unit.The rainfall sensor can be calibrated if necessary but it's a pretty entailed process. It requires mechanical adjustment of the "buckets" in the rainfall sensor itself.Installing the combo sensor: It's rated as "weather resistant". The notes say to put this under a tree limb or some other "sheltered" area. To install this they have provided an opening in which it can be hung on a hook or something similar. In the directions they indicate you could use string to tie it on the bottom of a branch. Just be sure it is sheltered and not next to your house (because then readings could be wrong). I put mine under the north side of my shed's roof overhang. They indicate this can be mounted up to 300 feet from the base unit - call me a little skeptical - but you've been warned with RULE #3 above.The temperature, humidity and pressure of the combo sensor can be calibrated on the base station if required.Once everything has been positioned the unit will go into a 14 day learning mode in which it tries to understand your local weather better. It does this because a part of the display has a "predictive" feature which tries to identify what the upcoming weather will be - storming/clearing/whatever. Out of the box it actually does a half way decent job. 100% accurate? Nope - but neither is the TV weather. I find this unit to be more entertaining though.What's on the display? It's got a lot of goodies. You can refer to the online manual but in short here's what you can expect:-Temperature, with trend (higher/lower/steady) and daily low & daily high.-Humidity, with trend and daily low & daily high.-Calculated dew point.-Pressure, with trend.-Upcoming weather "prediction".-Lightning strike count and nearest distance (also have recorded values for various periods).-Rainfall in hundredths of inches (so down to .01" - also have recorded values for various periods).Overall this device is easy to install, easy to use and is attractive. Out of the box it seems to be accurate enough for me. Yup, I like and would recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice weather station but do a manual setup if readings are inaccurate *by on Reviewed in the United States August 13, 2025* This is a simple but vibrant color display weather station that works well and gives temperature, humidity, lightning readings and a rain gauge. If they are not calibrated correctly when received here is how to get "as close as possible" accuracy. I received my kit and had it up and running within 30 minutes however the temp/humidity/lightning detector in the kit was bad giving indications of interference and false lightning detections of up to 400+ strikes per day. I followed the troubleshooting guide in the manual and finally reached out to Accurite and they replaced the sensor for free under warranty. The new sensor works as it should. I also purchased a La Crosse weather station that provides temp, humidity for indoor and outdoor readings as well as wind speed. Using my local weather app I verified the La Crosse system was accurate on temp +-2° and +-5 for humidity. I then setup the new Accurite sensor to within the weather app and La Crosse system readings. Accurite allows manual adjustment for temp and humidity on the display. This was the right move because both systems are now within 3° of the temp readings and 5 points of humidity readings of each other and the weather app. I recommend ordering the Accurite outdoor sensor protection housing to protect the temp/humidity/lightning detector sensor and gain the most accurate temp readings. I like the dimmable display and keep mine on lowest setting. Time will tell how durable the two systems are but I am happy with both systems and love the fact that Accurite allows user modifications to gain desired readings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great display with easy sensor connectivity. *by on Reviewed in the United States July 1, 2025* Excellent weather station with a clear display. Very easy to connect the lightning detector and rain sensor. Both are outside and send strong signals to the station. Lightning detector has been working great along with accurate temperature and humidity readings. Rain sensor has not been tested yet with rain but sends a strong signal back to the station. Great price, highly recommended. ## Frequently Bought Together - AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display - AcuRite 5" Capacity Easy-to-Read Magnifying Rain Gauge, Acrylic (00850A3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/40552857-acurite-weather-station-rain-gauge-lightning-detector-color-display](https://www.desertcart.us/products/40552857-acurite-weather-station-rain-gauge-lightning-detector-color-display) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*