Weather Instruments Used to

Measure Different Weather

Components
Weather Instruments

Anemometer -is used to find out how Barometer –measures air pressure in
fast the wind is blowing. millibars.

2 Types of barometers
• Mercury barometer is more accurate
than the aneroid barometer. However,
because of its size and shape, the
mercury barometer cannot be moved
around.
Weather Instruments

Weather balloon –Transmits or sends Rain gauge –measures the amount of

radio signals. These signal give rainfall. Not only does a rain gauge measure
information about the weather. rainfall, it also measure all other forms of
precipitation.
Weather Instruments

Weather thermometer –measures air

temperature.