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The Available Weather Conditions Monitoring Technology
Setting up proper weather conditions monitoring in this new data-based agronomy industry is one of the most important things farmers can do for their fields, as it helps them address common challenges and better optimize their labor, water usage, and crop health.

The available data to measure
Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), you can now remotely collect data consistently and automatically. Connected sensors collect the important data you want to track. The following data can be collected across all your fields, no matter their proximity.

  • Rainfall: see how much rain has fallen during a set period
  • Temperature: track temperature changes over a day, week, month, or longer
  • Wind speed and direction: wind metrics let farmers predict oncoming storms more accurately.
  • Air pressure: another indicator of upcoming weather (such as a thunderstorm) in your immediate areas
  • Humidity: this helps you make better decisions about water usage and pending rain

The available features of weather conditions monitoring IoT technology

In your smart weather monitoring dashboard, you can:

  • Configure the number of samples per day
  • Track historical measurements over a set date range
  • View where sensors are located in your fields
  • View smart dashboards with monitored metrics
  • Utilize better sensor fleet management tools
  • Set open data or secure data options

Community-sourced data for comparison
Not only can you access your own exact data from sensors in your fields, some apps allow you to access weather data from other sources, such as remote rain gauges and stations. This allows you to better track patterns of weather in your area. It also helps you see what other fields with similar crops are faring with the weather.

Read more: THE AGRICULTURAL BENEFITS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS MONITORING SENSORS