Stevenson Screen

A purpose made Stevenson Screen with its metal stand is very expensive but very effective. There is plenty of room inside for all of the instruments you need. The louvred sides are double so that no rain or wind can get in. All of the instruments will be shaded from direct sunlight. The thermometers are at the correct height, so that data can be compared with data from other Stevenson Screens. This example is made of wood, and needs regular maintenance. Some modern ones are made from aluminium and do not need painting.

This smaller Stevenson screen can be bought ready made or can be bought in kit form. It has room for a maximum and minimum thermometer, and a wet and dry thermometer. You can see it open on the Setting up Your Weather Station page. It keeps your instruments shaded, but allows the air to move freely round the thermometers. You can buy a kit from the Weather Shop in the UK (in the 'instrument screen' section). A ready-made one can be bought from Metcheck. (Check the measurements of your instruments to see if they are suitable.) To find more places to purchase them seach online for 'Stevenson screen' or 'instrument screen'.

Weather box - home made from wood

This weather box has been easily constructed from one piece of wood. It does require some ability to measure, saw and drill. It also requires painting (including a primer and an undercoat). Although it may require some maintenance, it should last for quite a while. There is room inside for a maximum and minimum Thermometer. See how to make it on the Teacher Resource Exchange.

Remember to position the box at the correct height. Check for more details about where you should position your weather box on the Setting Up page.

Weather box - larger wooden version...

This weather box needs a little more skill, but still can be made fairly easily. It will provide room for both a maximum and minimum thermometer and a wet and dry thermometer. This one is ideal for keeping your basic instruments in. See how to make it on the Teacher Resource Exchange.

Remember to open and close the door gently, so as not to damage the instruments. Check for more details about how you should position your weather box on the Setting Up page.

Weather box - made from guttering

This weather box has been designed to house a maximum and minimum thermometer. To see it in use look at the video on the Six's Thermometer Page. As it is made from plastic is does not need to be painted, and should withstand the elements fairly well. To find out how to make it, and what you need, visit the Teacher Resource Exchange.

Remember to make the opening side face north. Check for more details about where you should position your weather box on the Setting Up page.

Weather box - made from plastic trunking

This weather box has also been designed to house a maximum and minimum thermometer. You can see a video of it in use on the More About Setting Up page. It can be made cheaply and easily. To find out how to make it, visit the Teacher Resource Exchange.

Remember that there is a standard height for you thermometers. Check for more details about where and how you should position your weather box on the Setting Up page.

Weather box - small wooden

This easy-to-make wooden weather box is useful for housing a digital maximum and minimum thermometer, or the sensor for a remote weather station. Check that the sizes are suitable before you make it, and adjust if you need to. This weather box should allow the air to move freely without letting in rainwater. See how to make it on the Teacher Resource Exchange.

Check for more details about where and how you should position your weather box on the Setting Up page.