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Which station?

To participate in WOW-BE, you first need an automatic weather station. There are many different brands and types of weather stations, ranging widely in price. WOW-BE leaves the choice of station entirely up to you.

Before purchase, you should check whether it is possible to upload your station’s data to WOW-BE. The simplest option is a so-called “WOW-BE ready” station. Other upload methods are possible and summarized in the table below, which is updated as needed.

Software used	Connection with WOW-BE reboot
Meteobridge	WOW-BE has been added as a possible weather network in the firmware update of September 23, 2025.
CumulusMX	CumulusMX supports upload to WOW-BE starting from Version 4.6.3 (build 4127) and higher.
WeeWX	WOW-BE has been added to the list of weather networks in the development version of WeeWX.
WS View / WS View Plus / Ecowitt app	See instructions for “WOW-BE ready” station.
Self-programming with the API	See instructions DIY with WOW-BE API.

Placement of your station

Proper placement of your station is especially important, as it largely determines the quality of the observations.

If your weather station consists of a single unit (a so-called sensor array), you will need to find a compromise between the above factors.

	The thermometer should preferably be placed in an open area, away from buildings. It must certainly not be located near walls or other surfaces that may cause heating. Ideally, the thermometer is installed in a well-ventilated weather shelter, which provides protection from sun and precipitation while still allowing sufficient air circulation.
	Finding a good location for an anemometer (wind sensor) is often not easy, as ideally there should be no major obstacles in the surrounding area. Choose an open spot if possible and measure the distance from the wind sensor to the ground. Note this height and provide any other relevant information, such as the building’s height and the location of nearby trees or obstacles.
	As with wind measurements, sheltering is also an important issue when measuring precipitation. Try to ensure that no major obstacles are located in the prevailing wind direction.
	For humidity measurements, a deviation of 5% or more is normal. Accuracy can be checked to some extent: on misty days with temperatures above freezing, the meter should indicate a humidity of around 95–100%.
	For air pressure, there are no particular points of concern.