weather station

noun

: a station for taking, recording, and reporting meteorological observations

Examples of weather station in a Sentence

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Newer controllers are easy to adjust seasonally, and some can be connected to moisture sensors or weather stations. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 These weather stations are installed in locations to ensure everyone in the state is within 20 miles of the nearest station. Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026 To answer this question, CPC researchers examined reports from weather stations throughout the state, developing averages by year for rainfall, snowpack, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and vapor pressure deficit. Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 The National Center for Environmental Information registered at least 479 weather stations breaking records for March from Wednesday through Saturday, based on its network of stations. ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weather station

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weather station was circa 1895

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“Weather station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather%20station. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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weather station

noun
: a station for taking, recording, and reporting observations of the weather

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