Weather Instruments

Anemometer

• Measures Wind SpeedVisual

• Ex: When the National Weather Service says that there are wind speeds between 14 to 28 mph with gust of winds up to 45 mph they used an ANEMOMETER to provide that information!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3uanOS2Bq0

Thermometer

• Measures the temperature of the air in degrees

• Ex: This is the tool meteorologist use to measure the amount of heat energy in the atmosphere

Rain Gauge

• Collects and measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen

• Ex: Meteorologist would use this tool to determine the amount of snowfall in a certain area

Barometer

• Measures air PressureExplanation

• Ex: If a meteorologist wants to analyze or predict the weather they will use a barometer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieq-kRxdLaw

Hygrometer

• Measures humidity and water vapor in the atmosphere

Wind (Weather) vane• Measures the direction of

the wind

Explanation(you will also see anemometers there)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rQc4uYnBe8