Topic
Weather stations
2 questions tagged Weather stations — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
where
Where is the highest weather station located?
One of the world’s highest long-running weather stations is on Mount Everest in the Himalayas, at the South Col and near the summit region. These stations operate at extreme altitude above 8,000 meters.
Weather and climateWeather stations
why
Why do some weather stations record much warmer or colder temperatures than nearby towns?
Measurement sites can differ because of elevation, surface type, shade, wind exposure, or how close they are to buildings and roads. Small siting differences can change the recorded temperature noticeably.
Weather and ClimateWeather Stations