Weather instruments

Weather instruments include thermometers, barometers, rain gauges, anemometers, wind vanes and weather satellites.

Thermometer

A thermometer consisting of either liquid mercury or colored alcohol measures temperature.

Barometer

This instrument measures the pressure of the atmosphere.

Rain Gauge

A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall during a definite period of time.

Anemometer

An anemometer measures the wind speed, which can assist a meteorologist conclude how bad a hurricane is.

Wind Vane

The wind vane indicates wind direction.

Weather Satellite

Weather satellites are used to view the weather systems from space.