This handbook provides a comprehensive, practical, and independent guide to all aspects of making weather observations. The second edition has been fully updated throughout with new material, new instruments and technologies, and the latest reference and research materials. Traditional and modern weather instruments are covered, including how best to choose and to site a weather station, how to get the best out of your equipment, how to store and analyse your records and how to share your observations. The book's emphasis is on modern electronic instruments and automatic weather stations. It provides advice on replacing 'traditional' mercury-based thermometers and barometers with modern digital sensors, following implementation of the UN Minamata Convention outlawing mercury in the environment. The Weather Observer's Handbook will again prove to be an invaluable resource for both amateur observers choosing their first weather instruments and professional observers looking for a comprehensive and up-to-date guide.

‘… an excellent introduction to setting up and running a weather station, with actionable tips, including on calibration, that assist readers no matter what their budget for equipment may be. … Highly recommended.’

S. G. Decker Source: Choice

‘Here, in a new second edition of the unique and popular book The Weather Observer’s Handbook, we are treated to another cornucopia of knowledge on meteorological observation, collected altogether in a unique and valuable volume.’

Edward Graham Source: Weather (Royal Meteorological Society)