Automated Weather Station Global Market Report 2024

The automated weather station market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $364.46 billion in 2023 to $395.84 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be ascribed to the imperative for environmental monitoring, initiatives aimed at cost optimization, adherence to regulatory standards, and the enhancement of data accessibility and integration capabilities.

The automated weather station market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $557.66 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The anticipated growth in the upcoming period can be linked to the increasing integration of internet of things (IoT) technologies, the growing necessity for remote monitoring and management solutions, heightened attention towards leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities, and the expanding applications within the energy sector. Notable trends expected during this forecast period include the adoption of modular and scalable solutions, integration efforts with smart city initiatives, advancements in data visualization and analytics capabilities, and the development of climate resilience solutions.

The increasing adoption of precision agriculture practices is expected to drive the growth of the automated weather station market. Precision agriculture involves closely observing, measuring, and responding to variations in time and space within farming operations to enhance agricultural practices. This approach is increasingly sought after to optimize the use of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides, leading to improved efficiency and productivity in farming. Automated weather stations play a vital role in precision agriculture by providing real-time meteorological data, aiding in decision-making and optimizing agricultural processes. For example, based on a survey of 14,000 agricultural operations conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2023, the use of precision technology in the US increased to 27% from 25% in 2021, highlighting the growing demand for precision agriculture and consequently, the automated weather station market.

Key players in the automated weather station market are focusing on developing innovative technologies with advanced functionalities, such as integrating analog and digital sensors. This integration allows for comprehensive, accurate, and reliable monitoring of meteorological parameters, supporting various applications and contributing to better weather forecasting, resource management, and decision-making in agriculture. For instance, Vaisala, a Finland-based company specializing in environmental and industrial measurement products and services, launched the Automatic Weather Station AWS810 in October 2021. This solution offers a comprehensive measuring, communication, and data monitoring system that simplifies the creation, management, and long-term maintenance of observation networks. Enhanced by the open-design Vaisala Data Management Unit DMU801, this solution provides expandability, flexibility, and a robust design, meeting safety and environmental standards. AWS810 delivers superior data accuracy, availability, dependability, and security, facilitating real-time synoptic observation and continuous climatological data monitoring for various applications in agencies, governments, and research.

In November 2021, Acoem, a France-based manufacturer in the computers and electronics industry, acquired Met One Instruments, a US-based company specializing in automated weather stations for solar resource assessment and solar farm power generation monitoring. This acquisition strengthens Acoem's position as a major manufacturer of monitoring equipment and environmental solutions, offering comprehensive services and maintenance capabilities globally.

Major companies operating in the automated weather station market are Elta Technology Co. Ltd., Vaisala Corporation, Columbia Weather Systems Inc., Lufft USA Inc., Campbell Scientific Inc., Netatmo, METER Group Inc. USA, MeteoGroup, La Crosse Technology Ltd., Decagon Devices Inc., Ambient Weather, Davis Instruments Corporation, AcuRitecom, Pessl Instruments GmbH, WeatherFlow Inc., R M Young Company, Kipp & Zonen BV, Cimel Electronique, Delta-T Devices Ltd., Hukseflux, Aeron Systems Private Limited, EOSense Inc., Kaizen Imperial, RainWise Inc., Komoline Aerospace Limited, Gill Instruments Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automated weather station market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region is the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated weather station market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated weather station market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An automated weather station (AWS) is a sophisticated system engineered to autonomously measure and log various meteorological parameters including temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and precipitation. Comprising a weather-resistant housing, a data logger, a rechargeable battery, telemetry, and a suite of meteorological sensors often supplemented by solar panels or wind turbines, an AWS operates reliably in diverse environmental conditions.

The principal solutions offered for automated weather stations encompass both software and hardware components. Software solutions within the automated weather station market pertain to the array of programs and applications utilized for processing and analyzing the wealth of weather data gathered by these stations. These software offerings, which can be deployed on-premise or via cloud-based platforms, cater to various industries such as agriculture, aviation, transportation and logistics, oil and gas, renewable energy, military operations, meteorological agencies, weather service providers, and others.

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The automated weather station market consists of sales of thermometers, barometers, anemometers, and pyranometers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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