Automated Weather Station Market Report 2026

The automated weather station market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $429.68 billion in 2025 to $466.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of national meteorological networks, increasing demand for weather-based risk management, growth in aviation and marine weather monitoring, adoption of automated sensing technologies, rising use of remote data collection.

The automated weather station market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $619.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in climate monitoring infrastructure, rising adoption of IoT-enabled weather stations, expansion of smart agriculture weather applications, growing demand for predictive weather analytics, increasing integration with disaster management systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of remote weather monitoring systems, rising demand for high-accuracy meteorological sensors, growing integration of cloud-based weather analytics, expansion of renewable energy weather monitoring, enhanced focus on real-time data transmission.

The increasing need for precision agriculture is anticipated to drive the expansion of the automated weather station market. Precision agriculture is a farm management approach that focuses on observing, measuring, and responding to changes across time and location to enhance agricultural practices. The demand for precision agriculture is rising as farmers seek to optimize the use of resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides, resulting in higher efficiency and productivity. Automated weather stations are essential to precision agriculture, as they deliver real-time weather data that supports informed decision-making and helps improve farming operations. For example, in 2023, a survey of 14,000 agricultural operations conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a U.S.-based federal executive department, reported that the average adoption of precision technology in the United States increased to 27% in 2023. As a result, the growing adoption of precision agriculture is contributing significantly to the growth of the automated weather station market.

Major companies in the automated weather station market are focusing on developing innovative technologies, including solar-powered systems, to improve sustainability and lower costs. These companies are also integrating advanced sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to enhance data accuracy and enable real-time monitoring. Solar-powered technology encompasses systems that convert sunlight into electricity or heat through photovoltaic cells or solar thermal collectors. For example, in June 2023, Vaisala Oyj, a global technology company based in Finland that specializes in measurement instruments and climate action intelligence, launched the AWS 810 Solar Edition. This model enhances the performance of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants by providing comprehensive real-time weather monitoring, optimizing energy production, and reducing operational costs. Its modular design and advanced analytics support informed decision-making and proactive maintenance, thus improving overall efficiency.

In February 2024, Francisco Partners Management, L.P., a US-based private equity firm specializing in technology and technology-enabled businesses, acquired The Weather Company for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Francisco Partners intends to enhance The Weather Company's product offerings and user experience by utilizing advanced technology and data-driven insights to drive growth across multiple sectors. The Weather Company LLC, also based in the US, is an information technology firm that delivers weather data, insights, and solutions to both consumers and businesses. It leverages data from automated weather stations to improve the accuracy and granularity of its weather forecasts and analytics.

Major companies operating in the automated weather station market report 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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