Best Cup Anemometers To Buy

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What is an Anemometer?

Anemometer comes from the Greek word anemos, which means wind. It’s a device used to measure wind speed and is commonly used in meteorology.

What is a Cup Anemometer?

Cup anemometer is a simple type of anemometer that measures the speed of wind in the most accurate way. It counts the number of turns or rotations as the air flows. The faster the wind speed, the higher the number of rotations will be.

Best Cup Anemometers in the market

Magnetic Mount Anemometer Wind Meter by Inspeed

This digital cup anemometer with dual display is designed specifically for storm chasers . Wind sensor registers speed of over 125 mph and the magnetic mount allows you to monitor the wind from inside your vehicle. It now comes with a metal cup rotor for increased durability. Check price on Amazon.

Pole Mount Anemometer by Inspeed

This sturdy cup anemometer with dual digital display handles reads wind speed from 5 up to 125 mph. It comes with 8 meters of exterior grade wire and a twisted bare wire connection to the display. The Pole Mount anemometer by Inspeed is portable and can function where AC power is not available. Pole not included – but it includes a handy metal bracket with holes for mounting. This cup anemometer is more affordable than the Magnetic mount anemometer. An extra wire and display mount plaque can also be bought separately. Check price on Amazon.

Replacement anemometer cups are available for Acurite, Davis Instruments, Ambient and other weather stations.

Portable Anemometers

Portable anemometers, also known as handheld wind speed meters, are extremely useful devices to measure wind speed and direction.

	Kestrel 2000	Proster Anemometer	HOLDPEAK 866B	BTMETER BT-100	Ambient Weather WM-4

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Dimensions	122mm x 42mm x 20mm	104mm x 41mm x 18mm	165mm x 85mm x 38mm	190mm x 119mm x 53mm	140mm x 45mm x 19mm
Weight	65g	281g	198g	258g	181g
Wind Speed Range	0.4 to 40 m/s	0.40 to 30.0 m/s	0.3 to 30m/s	0.3 to 30m/s	0.4 to 40 m/s
Accuracy	±3% of reading	±2% of reading	±3% of reading	±5% of reading	±3% of reading
Measurement	Current Wind Speed, Maximum Wind Gust, Average Wind Speed, Air, Water & Snow Temperature, Wind Chill	Wind Speed, Air Volume	Wind Speed, Temperature, Wind Chill	Wind Speed, Wind Temperature, Wind Chill	Windspeed, Direction, Temperature, Humidity, Compass, Dew Point, Comfort Index
Units of Measure	knots, mph, kph, ft/min, m/s, Beaufort, ºC, ºF	knots, mph, kph, ft/min, m/s	knots, mph, kph, ft/min, m/s, ºC, ºF	m/s, km/h, ft/min, knots, mph	knots, mph, kph, ft/min, m/s, Beaufort
Display Backlight	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Auto Power Off	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
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