Pro WeatherPro Weather vs CumulusMX: Which Is Right for You?
A head-to-head comparison of Pro Weather and CumulusMX for putting your Davis weather station online, covering effort, control, hosting, and data retention.
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Pro Weather vs WeeWX: Cloud vs Self-Hosted
How the fully hosted Pro Weather experience compares with self-hosting WeeWX for your Davis weather station, from reliability to cost to your time.
Read moreWeatherLink.com vs Pro Weather: Free vs Pro
Every Davis weather station owner gets a free WeatherLink.com page. Here is how it compares with a Pro Weather site, and when it makes sense to upgrade.
Read moreBest Weather Website Hosting Platforms for 2026
From free community networks and traditional web hosts to fully managed weather site builders, here is how to choose the right hosting approach for your personal weather station.
Read moreHow to Create a Custom Weather Website Without Any Coding
You do not need to know HTML, CSS, or JavaScript to build a professional weather website for your Davis station. Here is how to do it in minutes.
Read moreHow to Host Your Davis Weather Station on Your Own Domain
A step-by-step guide to putting your Davis weather station on a custom domain with automatic SSL, whether you self-host or use a managed service.
Read moreHow to Embed Live Weather Data on Your Website or Blog
Three ways to show live weather from your personal station on any website or blog, from a simple text snippet to a full interactive widget.
Read moreHow to Set Up Weather Alerts for Your Home Weather Station
Get notified when your weather station hits key thresholds, from extreme temperatures and high wind gusts to heavy rain and poor air quality.
Read more5 Reasons Self-Hosted Weather Software Is a Pain (And What to Do Instead)
Running CumulusMX or WeeWX on a Raspberry Pi sounds fun until your SD card corrupts, your FTP stops working, or your history vanishes. Here is a better way.
Read moreTired of Your WeatherLink.com Dashboard? Here's a Better Way
Your Davis station deserves more than a generic dashboard. Here is how to turn it into a real, customisable website without the WeatherLink limitations.
Read moreWeather Underground Alternatives for 2026
If you are looking for a Weather Underground alternative for your personal weather station, here are the best options in 2026, from free networks to your own hosted website.
Read moreWhy Your Weather Station Needs Automatic Data Backup
Weather data is irreplaceable. Here is why relying on a single SD card or the WeatherLink free plan is risky, and how to ensure your history stays safe.
Read moreCumulusMX vs WeeWX: Which Should You Use?
A practical comparison of CumulusMX and WeeWX, the two most popular free weather station programs, plus when it makes sense to skip the server entirely.
Read moreThe Hidden Costs of Running Your Own Weather Server
The software is free, but running CumulusMX or WeeWX has real costs that go beyond the price tag. Here is what they actually add up to.
Read moreBest Weather Station Software for a Personal Website (2026)
Comparing CumulusMX, WeeWX, Weather Display and WeatherLink for building a personal weather station website, and the easiest way to get yours online in 2026.
Read moreWhat Is a Wind Rose and How to Read One
A wind rose is one of the most informative charts in meteorology. Here is how to read it and what it tells you about your local wind patterns.
Read moreHow to Put Your Davis Weather Station Online (2026 Guide)
Five ways to get your Davis Vantage Pro or WeatherLink Live station onto the web in 2026, from free portals and self-hosted software to a fully hosted site that just works.
Read moreHow Weather Station Sensors Work: Temperature, Wind, Rain, and More
A straightforward explanation of the sensors inside a personal weather station, how they measure the weather, and what affects their accuracy.
Read moreHow to Get Your WeatherLink API Key (Step by Step)
A simple, step-by-step guide to generating a free WeatherLink v2 API key and secret so you can connect your Davis station to apps like Pro Weather.
Read moreUnderstanding Air Quality Index: AQI vs EAQI
Two different standards for reporting air quality, one sensor reading. Here is how the US EPA AQI and European EAQI compare, and which one you should use.
Read moreHow Do Weather Stations Measure Rainfall?
The tipping bucket mechanism inside your rain gauge is simple and reliable. Here is how it works, what affects its accuracy, and how to maintain it.
Read moreWhy I Built Pro Weather
Putting a Davis station online meant FTP uploads, Raspberry Pis, and history that vanished. So I built a hosted weather site that just works.
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