AcuRite Iris 5‑in‑1 Wireless Weather Station — Color Console & Lightning Detection

The AcuRite Iris is a 5-in-1 wireless home weather station that delivers real-time indoor/outdoor temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, rainfall totals, and nearby lightning detection on a color display.

Designed for homeowners, hobby meteorologists, and outdoor enthusiasts, the AcuRite Iris combines an anemometer, wind vane, rain gauge, thermometer and hygrometer with an easy-to-read color console. Its auto-dimming display, weather ticker, and programmable alerts let you monitor conditions at a glance, while the unit records historical data and lightning strike counts to help you track patterns over days, weeks, and months.

How does the Iris report lightning and storm distance?

The Iris includes an integrated lightning detector that estimates distance to lightning-producing storms and displays strike counts. It records running totals and historical lightning data so you can see recent activity at a glance.

• Estimated distance to storms within a 25-mile (or km) radius
• Running total plus weekly and monthly lightning counts
• Console displays strike history by time and distance
• Useful for safety awareness around outdoor activities

What weather metrics does it measure and display?

The system reports more than 50 data points, including indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, rainfall, heat index, dew point, and trend information. The display shows current values, highs/lows, and selectable units.

• Temperature in °F or °C, humidity in % RH
• Wind speed (mph, km/h, knots) and 16-point wind direction
• Barometric pressure trend from self-calibrating readings
• Rainfall totals for recent intervals and historical records

How does the Iris create local forecasts and track trends?

AcuRite’s self-calibrating algorithm samples barometric pressure frequently and builds a running average to refine its hyperlocal forecasts. Over the first days of operation the learning mode improves pressure accuracy for better short-term predictions and trend displays.

• Uses 4,000 readings to form a stable running average (learning mode)
• Forecasts based on local pressure trends and recent sensor data
• Records historical averages for wind, rainfall, and lightning
• Weather ticker and alerts display changing conditions in real time

How is the system installed and expanded?

The Iris console is freestanding or wall-mountable, while the outdoor 5-in-1 sensor mounts outside where it can measure wind, rain, temperature, and lightning. The system accepts up to two additional AcuRite remote sensors (sold separately) for expanded coverage.

• Console with auto-dim color screen and tabletop stand or wall mount
• Outdoor 5-in-1 sensor array includes anemometer, rain gauge, wind vane
• Compatibility with two extra sensors (models 06002, 06044 sold separately)
• Records and displays historical data for days, weeks, months, and year

Who is this for: The AcuRite Iris is suited to anyone who wants a single, reliable station for detailed home weather monitoring — homeowners, gardeners, boaters, RV owners, and hobby meteorologists who value hyperlocal data, lightning awareness, and an easy-to-read, feature-rich display. It’s also a practical gift for people who enjoy tracking conditions outdoors or need timely alerts for weather-sensitive plans.