Ambient Weather WM-2 Handheld Weather Meter w/Windspeed, Temperature, Wind Chill
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Brand | Ambient Weather |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Style | Compact |
Color | Blue |
Included Components | Battery |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Item Weight | 2 Ounces |
Display Type | LED |
About this item
- The Ambient Weather WM-2 is a comprehensive handheld wind meter with wind speed, temperature, wind chill, wind gust, and Beaufort Scale, all in one compact, portable, rugged package.
- Other features include wind hold mode, wind average mode, comfort level, low battery indicator, neck lanyard and optional tripod mount (order WM-TRIPOD ASIN B005DGH3AQ)
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Product information
Brand | Ambient Weather |
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Power Source | Battery Powered |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Style | Compact |
Color | Blue |
Included Components | Battery |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Item Weight | 2 Ounces |
Display Type | LED |
Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 5.5 x 2 inches |
Item Weight | 2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Ambient Weather |
ASIN | B005DF9VUC |
Item model number | WM-2 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #504,758 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #135 in Wind Speed Gauges |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Warranty Description | One year parts and labor. |
Batteries required | No |
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From the manufacturer
Ambient Weather WM-2 Handheld Weather Meter
Wind Speed and Temperature in the Palm of your Hand
Compact, portable, and rugged, the WM-2 is ideal for model plane pilots, shooters, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. A lanyard, and user replaceable battery are also included.
The versatile LCD display allows you to switch between wind speed units of measure (mph, Km/h, m/s, ft/min or Knots), temperature units of measure (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius), temperature and wind chill, average, instant and maximum wind speed. Includes backlight for low light and night time viewing.
Abundant Applications
Applications include backpacking and hiking, biathlon, camping, climbing and mountaineering, athletic trainers, golfing and caddying, hang gliding, kite boarding, kite surfing, model airplanes, paddle sports, sailing and yachting, scuba diving, ski patrol, sky diving, snow making, snow sports, wind surfing, forestry and firefighting, amateur weather watching, meteorology, NOAA weather data collection, storm chasing, skywarn spotters, TV weather reporting, wind power generation, construction, HVAC, shooting sports, motor sports, scientific and educational research.
Special Notes and Caveats:
The LCD display will not operate below approximately 14 °F. Use the warmth of your body or environment for use in cold weather conditions.
The temperature sensor is inside the monitor, takes several minutes to stabilize, and is influenced by body heat and direct sunlight.
Features and Specifications
- Temperature Range: -28 to 138.2 °F (-29.9°C to +59°C)
- Temperature Accuracy: +/- 2 °F (1 °C)
- Temperature Resolution: 0.2 °F (0.1 °C)
- Wind Speed: 0.4 mph to 67 mph
- Wind Speed Accuracy: +/- 3%
- Wind Speed Resolution: 0.1 mph
- Wind Speed Update Interval: 1 second
- Wind Speed Average Interval: 2 to 10 seconds (adjustable)
- Temperature Interval: 10 seconds
- Power Source: 1 x 3V lithium cell (CR2032)
- Battery Life: About 1 year
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 2 inch x 0.7 inch x 5.5 inch (50 x 18 x 140 mm)
Options and Accessories
An optional tripod mount is available (not included) for hands free viewing.
Additional accessories include Nite Ize Rugged Clip Carry Case (not included) and replacement CR2032 battery (not included).
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars
477
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3.4 out of 5 stars
53
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4.1 out of 5 stars
128
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4.2 out of 5 stars
66
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4.2 out of 5 stars
100
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Price | — | — | — | $139.99$139.99 | — | $36.99$36.99 |
Temperature | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Wind Direction | ✓ | |||||
Humidity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Magnetic Compass | ✓ | |||||
Wet Bulb and Dry Bulb | ✓ | |||||
Comfort Index or Heat Index | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Dew Point | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Barometer/ Altimeter | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Wind Chill | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Optional Tripod Mount | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product Description
Compact, portable, and rugged, the WM-2 is ideal for model plane pilots, shooters, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. A lanyard, and user replaceable battery are also included. The versatile LCD display allows you to switch between wind speed units of measure (mph, Km/h, m/s, ft/min or Knots), temperature units of measure (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius), temperature and wind chill, average, instant and maximum wind speed. Includes backlight for low light and night time viewing.Applications include backpacking and hiking, biathlon, camping, climbing and mountaineering, athletic trainers, golfing and caddying, hang gliding, kite boarding, kite surfing, model airplanes, paddle sports, sailing and yachting, scuba diving, ski patrol, sky diving, snow making, snow sports, wind surfing, forestry and firefighting, amateur weather watching, meteorology, NOAA weather data collection, storm chasing, skywarn spotters, TV weather reporting, wind power generation, construction, HVAC, shooting sports, motor sports, scientific and educational research.
Customer reviews
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Customers like the size, accuracy, and value of the weather station. For example, they mention it's very compact, perfect for determining wind speed, and decent for the money. They appreciate performance, accuracy and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on temperature and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the weather station. They mention that it works well, is accurate, and has not given them any issues. They also say that it is a great little gadget and works well for measuring wind speed, intensity, and direction. Customers also appreciate the versatility of the product and find it very handy.
"...It definitely does a good job and is easy to use and read. I love trying to "guess" the wind speed and then see if I am accurate...." Read more
"...He's been using it for two years now and it still works great...." Read more
"...I like the night light too, works well...." Read more
"This feels like a well-constructed device. It functions well and seems to be accurate. Received it super fast...." Read more
Customers find the weather station easy to use and read. They say the controls are easy to figure out and the backlight screen is an added bonus. They also say all functions are easy access and use. Customers say the meter is pretty self explanatory and seems fairly accurate.
"...The controls were easy enough to figure out and the backlight screen is an added bonus...." Read more
"...It definitely does a good job and is easy to use and read. I love trying to "guess" the wind speed and then see if I am accurate...." Read more
"...Controls are easy - yiou have to read the manual to know what exact mode you're in by the small symbols (could be bigger)...." Read more
"This meter is pretty self explanatory and seems fairly accurate (though I haven't tested it with another, higher end wind meter)...." Read more
Customers find the value of the weather station to be decent for the money. They say it's easy to replace the battery and provides reasonable values. Some mention that the product is a nice gift for anyone and fascinating for children.
"...So far I have not had any problems with mine and think it is worth the money." Read more
"Wasn't sure how great this would be at such a low price point, as other wind meters are much more...." Read more
"...Very easy to use. All functions are easy to access and use. Great buy for the price...." Read more
"...durable enough to handle a construction site environment and yet cheap enough to consider as "disposable" if it does get beat up, dropped or lost." Read more
Customers like the wind speed of the weather station. They say it's perfect for determining wind speed on the farm, it displays wind speed in feet/minute, and it'll take wind into account. Some customers also mention that it'd be great for checking winds before flying a drone.
"...I also noticed it will tell wind speed no matter which way you hold it. Some meters only work in one direction...." Read more
"Awesome little wind-meter! I bought this for my dad to have on his sail boat. He loves playing around with it for some reason!..." Read more
"...The wind has been rather calm. I plan to use this to monitor the weather with my youth group. I hope to have more to offer then...." Read more
"I love my compact and handy anemometer...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the weather station. They mention that the anemometer is accurate, providing excellent and precise readings hourly. They also appreciate the air measurement feature, saying that it's spot on.
"...It functions well and seems to be accurate. Received it super fast. It's small, light, and fits easily in my pocket during PPG flights...." Read more
"...It's much more accurate then watching foliage move in the wind or any other organic or feels like method...." Read more
"...I believe that the air measurement feature is accurate and if you are ordering this product solely for that, it will certainly do the job...." Read more
"...long time to get to whatever the current temperature is and it seems to be a bit off." Read more
Customers find the weather station very compact, easy to use, and portable. They say it fits well in their hand and is accurate. Some mention the tool is versatile and can be used for many purposes.
"...Out of the box I was liking it already. The small size makes it very easy to slip in a pocket for transport...." Read more
"...Received it super fast. It's small, light, and fits easily in my pocket during PPG flights...." Read more
"...My hat is off to Ambient Weather for making such a versatile and small tool that can be used for many different purposes." Read more
"...The device is ultra light! 3) The Anemomoeter is so small that I can fit it in my car's sunglasses compartments, meaning I can take it with me..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the weather station. Some mention it's a solid product, better than expected, and reliable. Others say that it'd be better off buying a different product.
"This feels like a well-constructed device. It functions well and seems to be accurate. Received it super fast...." Read more
"...It could be built a little more rugged, considering it is for outdoor use. I haven't broken mine yet, but I handle and cary it carefully." Read more
"...The unit has survived a number of drops and has operated in light rainfall...." Read more
"...Then trying to turn it off is the same, spotty. It just keeps revolving from wind to temp and back. And then sometimes it actually turns off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the weather station. Some mention that they like the temperature and wind chill features, saying that it gives accurate temperature and takes wind into account. However, others say that the changing from wind to temp is spotty and that it's useless below 47F.
"...It also gives readings in several formats. It records max temp and wind speed for you which is another feature that I like...." Read more
"...However, the temperature was so completely slow it was useless for that purpose to me...." Read more
"...Like the wind chill feature and look forward to using that next winter." Read more
"...Then changing from wind to temp is also spotty. Then trying to turn it off is the same, spotty...." Read more
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UPDATE (Apr2013): This little guy went for an unintentional and fairly lengthy swim in a lake Memorial Day last year. After drying disassembled for a couple days, I was happy to see it still works perfectly.