Use Your La Crosse Weather Station Mounting Pole

The La Crosse weather station mounting pole you have will now be used with your weather station. So you have purchased your very own La Crosse weather station.

Now what you did, was you decided where you were going to mount your La Crosse weather station.

The best proper siting of a weather station involves many different common-sense decisions.

You also have some facts concerning the weather instruments you must or at the least, you need to consider.

Let's look first at some siting factors you must face when picking out where the La Crosse weather station will be set up

The Siting Process Can Be Critical

We can start with the type of situation you are facing.

Is your property more of a suburban type or a rural type of situation? It will matter due to a few outside interference factors. The urban or suburban siting is probably the more difficult.

Generally speaking, avoid obstructions and anything that may cause a biased reading, such as dark surfaces, or materials that are not reflective.

The placement of the weather station is also important. For example, if it is placed on a roof or in the shade of a building, this will produce inaccurate readings.

The placement of weather stations is crucial for the accuracy of the data. The climate-quality data is best collected in areas where sources of potential bias (such as the introduction of surrounding structures) are minimized

So when setting up your best site overall for your weather station sensors keep in mind you want to maximize out as a whole the best place for getting the most accurate

• Temperature Readings
• The Best accurate Wind Speed
• The best Relative Humidity reading
• You collect most accurately the rain that fell amount. You set up your Rain Gauge to do its best job.

So set standards, and then do your best to meet them. If you do you will long-term be most satisfied with your choice of a La Crosse personal Home weather station.

My List of Ideal Weather Station Siting Standards

Temperature / Humidity Sensor

•Should be placed where the ground is level, over a surface that represents the area the best.  Please be advised to avoid dark surfaces, roofs, irrigated areas, plus stay away from concrete and dark surfaces that absorb heat from the sun.
•If you have a ventilated radiation shield then please use it.
•Place at a recommended height of 1.25 – 2.0 m or between 4’ 1” and 6’ 7” above the ground )
•Place sensors at a horizontal distance of 2 times the height of the nearest object (tree, structure, etc). [Example: 40 feet away from a 20-foot tall tree].
•Keep away from other sources of heat such as chimneys, air vents, air conditioners, etc.

Hygrometer

If you aren't careful the hygrometer if you have one can be influenced by irrigated yards, swimming pools, and other sources of evaporation in its proximity.

So be aware to stay away from these situations.

One more thing to be aware of is to watch out for shadows that may be cast on and over your weather station's sensor array.

This could cause your weather station solar-powered fans inside the radiation shield from working.

If so you will experience elevated thermal readings from the increased heat build-up.

Results of Correctly Using La Crosse Weather Station Mounting Pole

So far I have been setting you up for one thing to help you. The one thing is simply that you will obtain the absolute very best results from using your La Crosse Weather station.

Suggested Reading For Pole Mounts

Now that you know where the weather station needs to be set up, you need to figure out the very best type of mounting pole idea that works best for you.

You may go to my two posts for a great read of what you need to know when picking out the type of mount that works best for you.

DIY Weather Station Pole-Top 5 Best Ideas

What You Should Know About Weather Station Mounting Systems

Solutions Using a La Crosse Weather Station Mounting Pole

The Single Sensor

The types of mounts have led you to what works for you. La Crosse manufactures various models and types of weather stations.

The sensor packages that come with the most popular current models from La Crosse would be a simple Temperature/humidity sensor which is simple and easy to install.

Nothing very complicated and a pole will not be needed most likely for it.

The La Crosse 3-in-1 Sensor Array

You can take a look at the La Crosse Technology S81120-INT Wireless Combo Weather Station with New Breeze Solar Wind Sensor.

This is a new model that has a brand new sensor 3-in-1 sensor array called the Breeze Solar Wind Sensor.

In researching this new sensor it is powered by a solar panel and a Rechargeable Coin Cell battery.

The big thing that sticks out about this sensor array is the improved transmission distance was taken from 333 feet up to 400 feet.

The cups of the anemometer are made larger for picking up the wind easier, and then the mounting bracket is versatile in that it can be set up much easier and at more angles, than you may need.

Measures:

• Wind Speed
  Wind Direction
  Outdoor Temperature
  Outdoor Humidity 

The La Crosse 5-in-1 Sensor Array

A great example of a 5-in-1 sensor pack for La Crosse would be the La Crosse Technology V40A-PRO-INT Wi-Fi Professional Weather Center

As you can see looking at this sensor will give you weather readings for the temperature, the wind speed, the wind direction, the amount of rain precipitation, and the humidity level outside as well.

3 La Crosse Weather Station Mounting Pole Situations

Now that you see what type of differences exist between these three La Crosse weather instrument choices you can move on and figure out the La Crosse Weather Station Mounting Pole, that will work for you and your site situation.

The need to mount a La Crosse Weather Station Mounting Pole will be as follows.

Single Sensor. you will need a hammer and a couple of small screws to mount on a door frame a poster, a porch roof support, etc. This is a really easy mount.

The only reason you would mount it might be using a piece of wood to mount it on, then attach a pole to a galvanized pipe that will serve as your La Crosse Weather Station Mounting Pole.

This then would be attached to your eaves, fence, shed, roof or chimney. Many of these examples can be found being explained in detail by reading them here.

Next, let's look at the 3-in-1 sensor array. This will fit under the many different types of pole mounts I cover in some of my other posts. The chimney mount, the slanted roof mount, the flat roof mount.

Also, it would fit by using the tripod mount, the fence top mount, the tool shed mount, etc.

All of these are specifically written about and discussed in my article, Using a Weather Station Mounting Pole-Looking at Easy Weather Station Mounting

The 5-in-1 will now be much the same choices for a pole mount, with the exceptional difference of now you have to have height clearance, and clearance of any obstacles for many feet so that the wind vane may be free to move and detect the wind directional changes your weather situations present to you.

As you can see a La Crosse weather station mounting pole can be many things and can involve many different pole mounting choices.

The best selection for you will be from you examining, and reading all of the information I provide for you on this post as well as my complete catalog of other posts about weather station mounting.

The Ultimate Guide To DIY Pole Mount Ideas

In this post, I intend to give you 5 top diy weather station pole ideas that I believe you may use to save money. 

You should find these simple to do and inexpensive for you to find and mount your weather station with.

Every good weather station needs a good pole to mount it on. There are many ways to build a weather station pole and they vary in complexity and stability.

Make Sure Your Pole Can Withstand All Bad Weather Elements

Choosing the best diy pole is important because they will serve as your anchor and you won’t want that to fall apart in the middle of a bad storm.

The right pole should be able to withstand high winds, should be lightweight, should not be too hard or complex to construct, and can also hopefully provide an aesthetic quality for your space.

Do you need to install a weather station near your home? What is the best weather station pole for this?

This article will discuss how to find the best diy poles for mounting outdoor weather stations. 

We'll also cover some of the most popular diy poles for mounting that are available on Amazon.

I am discussing some great weather station pole ideas in this article.

You can get great results from a weather station if you use it correctly.

It will help you know when it is time to bring in the garden, or if you are about to have a storm coming into your area.

Let's Start By Walking Your Site

What do I mean and include in this walk-through? You will need to:

• Look for any higher than 8 feet obstructions. These could cause a flow collection problem of rain in the rain gauge, or they could also stop the signal from getting to your inside weather station reception/receiver.
• Next, you will not locate the weather station anywhere near asphalt, or black tar-like roofing as it will absorb heat and cause a misreading of the temperature.
• Avoid a site where you will have direct sunlight much of the time. This will cause an inflated temperature reading.
  
• It would be best to mount at a height of 8 to 12 feet above the ground or a roof, side of a building, etc. This will free up your anemometer to freely register wind speed and direction.
• Make sure you will have a good open area airflow, that is natural and nothing that could overheat, suppress stop or enhance any type of weather condition.

That sounds like a perfect place you say. Well yes, that is what you are striving for, the best-suited spot for your weather station.

Check Out Your Weather Station's Attachment

Every weather station comes with instructions. Please read the instructions.

Then look at the area on the weather station where you will attach it. 

What you will attach it to,  you will decide next.

Look at the attachment area, measure the opening that will be fitting over or where you will be sliding the pole mount through.

I always want to know what the maximum size is and also how small it will tighten to.

To get a better idea you can take a look at my unboxing post to see what I did and what I looked at when un-boxing my La Crosse V-40-Pro Weather Station. 

The post can be found here La Crosse V-40-Pro Weather Station Unboxed Remote Monitoring Station  

Look at the bottom of your weather station.

Just measure the diameter inside that needs to be shipped over the pole. 

That measurement is what is needed to determine the size of the pole (the diameter of the pole) that you can use to attach the station to.

Then you will need to figure out how long the pole needs to be for the best weather information.

How I Set Up My Personal Weather Station

I set up my own weather station using these two parts.

I purchased both of these on Amazon. 

This is my mounting pole for my La Crosse V40-PRO. 

It has been working great now for over three years now.

It has been proudly staying in place and reporting the weather to me.

What I Did

I decided, for me, my best spot was on the southwest corner of my tool shed.

This is in my backyard, and it is not exposed to direct sunlight very much. 

First we don't get an abundance of sunshine and secondly from probably 11:00 am until sunset direct sunlight is limited. I actually have the temperature sensor under the top roof framework of a built add on covered deck.

If you have read any of my weather station reviews you know and realize that the temperature sensor may be placed at another location on my property.

It very often is in a more shaded area that the temperature sensor will be located.

So I purchased (after researching) these two TV Antenna installation parts.

I thought they would work perfectly for what I needed to install my weather station. 

As you can see in the pictures it worked out well.

5 Best Pole DIY Ideas

So as you can see from directly above, do a site walk, plan out exactly by measuring what you need, and then purchase what you need to install your personal weather station.

Buy pipe sections and then wall mounts (brackets) to fasten the pole to the wall of the shed, house, garage, or fence.

As an example buy something like this as an example.

Look for something like Rigid Pipe Strap Clamp Hanger, then a 6-foot section of 1 inch galvanized pipe.

My 5 DIY Ideas

So let's go over 5 different suggestions for a DIY weather station pole of your own.

So I am going to use some Amazon products as suggestions and for thought so you can figure out what will work for you. 

Let's take as look at this type of strap that you would fasten to a sidewall, either a tool shed, side of a fence, sidewall of a house, you get the idea.

These clamps are very similar to what I used on my tool shed.

I simply screwed them into the sidewall of the shed and then tightened the pole against the wall with them as the pole was lined up to exactly where I needed to have it.

So the position was perfect. The height was perfect as well. It works.

You determine for you what will work. That is suggestion number 1

Idea #2 For a DIY Weather Station Pole

A suggested selection number 2 idea is this particular type of bracket.

Place the pole and then tighten it into place.

Again maybe that will work for you. Many of the poles need to be weatherized.

They can be either galvanized or ones that have been galvanized using the Flo-Coat (zinc-chromate polymer) for excellent corrosion proof protection.

Always remember all of this is out in the weather elements 24 hours a day and 365 days, year-round so rust and weather will happen.

It is not a question of if it will happen but when it will happen.

Be prepared with good solid parts for your mounting pole.

Think Of More Weather Station Mounting Pole Ideas

Number 4 is to set up your weather station on an angle on your sloped house roof.

Then you need to look at

Channel Master CM-3090 Telescoping Universal Antenna Mast Pole

This pole mount for any angled (sloped) roof features that it is definitely compatible with any weather station you would try to mount with it.

It includes a telescoping mast where the length will cover anything from a 24" to a 44" height.

The best part is that the mounting plate offers multiple angles of installation.

Whether it may be eaves, angled roof of any type all can make the weather station still stay upright. It is covered for you.

Covers up to 30 lbs of load.

Rust proofed material (pre-galvanized steel)

My Idea 5 For DIY weather Station Pole

Idea 5 would be to fasten at an angle on the side of a tall fence or to have it figured out to set up on the eaves of your second-story bedroom open area.

Think of all of the possibilities. Many difficult for normal installation, this would make it easier to use some of the more difficult places to still mount easily.

A very flexible pole mount. Possibility #5.

So What Do You Need To Know About Weather Station Poles

A weather station is a great way to monitor the weather at your home.

It will be set up by using a pole. This is all about giving you some useful weather station pole ideas.

Weather stations are a great way to monitor the climate and environment of a certain location.

Your weather station will need to be placed in a "Best Spot" to get the best use of it.

This can be accomplished by using a weather station mounting pole.

I am discussing some great weather station pole ideas in this article.

You can get great results from a weather station if you use it correctly.

It will help you know when it is time to bring in the garden, or if you are about to have a storm coming into your area.

Telescoping Pole Ideas

A telescoping pole is a great option for homeowners who want to measure the weather in their backyard. This type of pole is also easy to install and can be used on any terrain.

The first thing you need to know is that there are two types of weather station poles: telescoping and non-telescoping.

Telescoping poles are easier to install but they have a limited height range. Non-telescoping poles can reach higher heights, but installation is more difficult.

A telescoping weather station pole is a pole that can be adjusted to the height needed by the user. Telescoping means that it can move in and out, or expand.

The telescoping weather station poles are usually made of aluminum, fiberglass, or steel.

Telescoping poles are the most popular type of pole for homeowners because they’re easy to install and can be adjusted to fit any height.

If you live in a rural area, then you might need a non-telescoping pole because it can reach higher heights than a telescopic pole.

You see large trees, a barn or any other type of object present in the rural area will need to be worked around to get the best reception and thus the best weather station results.

The Stationary Pole Is a Great Choice From Our Weather Station Pole Ideas

A stationary pole is a pole that is a set length, and will not be able to extend to lesser or greater lengths. 

You would use this pole when you are sure your location is the one you need. You are also sure of the fact that you will not be moving your weather station for any reason.

This is often used for the side of building mounts, and mounts that are attached to a ground mount fixture. Here is an example of a stationary mount pole.

This is the one idea I picked from our list of weather station pole ideas.

I attached my pole to the side of my tool shed. The La Crosse weather station has been operating really well for me for over 3 years now.

Use a Tripod Pole To Mount

Many different owners of personal weather equipment will need to be using a tripod mount. a tripod mount may be attached to the following type of areas.

• A cement poured pad on your property
• An area on your flat roof.
• On the floor of a deck
• An open area in your yard. This could be a grass area.

You see a Tripod mount can be very flexible to use on your property. It is convenient to move around, yet also strong enough to serve as a solid, firm, and steady platform for a weather station.

A Fence Bracket Pole

Many yards have fences around them. many fences that are built today in housing developments are strong and sturdy enough to hold wild animals out of yards. 

They are also tall enough to keep out mountain lions, cougars, as well as the more common coyotes, deer, rabbits, etc.

Thus the fences structures are strong and wide enough to attach mounting poles to the top rail of these fences. This would also satisfy the weather station requirements for a height above any ground, or rain or wind influenced changes in the weather station readings.

An AcuRite Pole Mounting Kit

The AcuRite weather station pole is the best option for mounting your personal weather station. The telescoping design allows you to adjust the height of your weather station depending on your needs.

The AcuRite Weather Station Pole is a telescoping pole that adjusts to fit any height for mounting your personal weather station. The pole is made from durable aluminum and has an adjustable screw-in mount at the top to accommodate different types of outdoor conditions.

The AcuRite Weather Station Pole is a telescoping pole that can extend up to 36 inches, and it's the best way to mount your weather station. The AcuRite Weather Station Pole is made of aluminum and has a diameter of 1 inch.

It's easy to install, so you don't have to worry about trying to find someone who knows how to do it for you.

All you need is an electrical outlet nearby for the power adapter. Once installed, the pole will hold up your weather station securely in place.

Ambient Weather EZ-30-12 Stable Gable Mounting Kit with Mast

Ambient Weather WeatherMount Weather Station Mount

The WeatherMount allows you to mount your weather station to most any surface.

Whether your decision for mounting would be horizontal, vertical, or attaching to a pitched roof, all can be accomplished here.

Can be used on most professional weather stations.

A small mounting plate footprint (3.75" x 6") allows for easy installation in difficult locations.

It is made of coated galvanized metal tubing.

WeatherMount and mast height is approximately 50"

Please Note the weather station pictured is not included in the mounting kit.

Ambient Weather EZ-48 Weather Station Tripod and Mast Assembly

Here is another choice to choose from, a Tripod mast mounting pole kit.

The EZ-48-3AB-125-35 Tripod assembly is made of 18 gauge 1008-10 steel tubing, galvanized

They used the Flo-Coat (zinc-chromate-polymer) process for excellent corrosion-protection.

The leg braces, the mast collars and all connecting components are gold
are gold irridited for corrosion protection.

Other important Stats you need to know are: the tripod base is 33" (85.8 cm).

Installed Tripod Height: Supplied with one mast for an assembly height of 53" inches (150.8 cm). 

You may also purchase ground stakes additionally and you might want to add a Tar Pad for roof installs.

This Is All About AcuRite Weather Station Mounting Ideas

This article is about supplying you with some great ideas for mounting your AcuRite personal weather station. AcuRite weather station mounting ideas will be found in this article.

The most popular weather stations all need to be placed in a great location.  As AcuRite is one of the more popular weather stations it fits that category very nicely.

This will ensure the best weather information results from your personal AcuRite weather station.

You will be using a mounting pole to secure your weather station in your selected best location.

Mounting poles of various types are used to mount most personal weather stations.

Some Examples Of Mounting Locations

Walk your property and check for the following types of mounting possibilities.

What Next After Your Site Map Is Completed

After this search and seek walk you will a better idea of the type of mount you will be doing.

You may check out a few of the separate types of mounts here.

 These are top sellers on Amazon currently. I have written about them in previous posts.

Ambient Weather pole mounting kit constructed of rust-proof 10-steel tubing, galvanized using the Flo-Coat (zinc-chromate polymer) for excellent corrosion proof protection.

The mounting pole is simple and easy to use, it's made of durable steel and has handy leveling feet built into the bottom.

It is perfect for every level of weather enthusiast whether beginner or an expert, making it an essential tool for any homeowner or a business owner.

Here are some notes of interest to add to your knowledge of weather station ideas.

I wanted to tell you that most of the mounts are constructed of galvanized, rustproof 10-steel tubing.

Many of the mounting poles for weather stations are made of 18 gauge 1008-10 steel tubing, that is galvanized using the Flo-Coat (zinc-chromate-polymer) process for excellent corrosion protection.

They are strong, durable, and stable rustproof powder-coated steel construction so that holding your weather station will be long-lasting and lend stability for years of weather watching enjoyment.

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Here are some great selections to seriously consider:

Ambient Weather pole mounting kit constructed of rust-proof 10-steel tubing, galvanized using the Flo-Coat (zinc-chromate polymer) for excellent corrosion proof protection.

The mounting pole is simple and easy to use, it's made of durable steel and has handy leveling feet built into the bottom.

It is perfect for every level of weather enthusiast whether beginner or an expert, making it an essential tool for any homeowner or a business owner.

Davis Instruments Mounting Tripod   

Final Thoughts on AcuRite Pole Mounting Ideas

AcuRite is one of the top-selling brands in the personal weather station market. 

I have done numerous reviews on AcuRite Products. You will not go wrong in purchasing an AcuRite product for your personal home.

So if the product is that good, and produces great weather instrumentation results, then take full advantage of this opportunity for yourself.

Use the mounting ideas found in this post and my ideas laid out in my Mounting Category.

I am sure you will find an ideal place on your property that will get you the best results.

Remember you can check for sidewall mounting or roof edge mounting. 

Or maybe mounting on top of a fence works better, or like me on the rooftop of my shed.

Or the chimney mount that my brother-in-law has done at his place.

Maybe a ground-level mount of a tripod mount will work best.

If you do your site map analysis, it will work out best for you.

If you have any questions always feel free to contact me by writing at support@georgelovesweather.com