AcuRite Iris Wireless Home Weather Station Classic — 5-in-1 indoor/outdoor temp, humidity & 12-hour forecast

The AcuRite Iris is a 5-in-1 wireless home weather station that delivers indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction, rainfall, and a hyperlocal 12-hour forecast on a large color display.

Compact enough for a hallway or rec room yet powerful enough to monitor yard conditions up to 330 feet away, the AcuRite Iris replaces separate thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges with one synchronized system. The outdoor sensor sends readings via a 433 MHz wireless link to an AC-powered indoor console, while a built-in barometer on the display generates short-term, hyperlocal forecasts using data collected from both locations.

How accurate are the temperature and humidity readings?

The Iris uses an outdoor sensor with a solar-powered aspirating fan to reduce heat build-up and improve temperature accuracy, while the indoor console displays both inside and outside humidity levels. Readings update frequently and include derived values like dew point, heat index, and wind chill.

• Outdoor sensor with aspirating fan for stabilized ambient readings
• Displays indoor + outdoor temperature and humidity simultaneously
• Derived metrics: dew point, heat index, feels-like, and wind chill
• Wireless range up to 330 feet (100 meters) line-of-sight

What wind and rain information will I see?

The AcuRite Iris reports instantaneous wind speed and direction using a wind rose graphic, plus cumulative rainfall totals and current rainfall rate from the integrated rain gauge. These live yard measurements make it easy to track storms, gauge sprinkler performance, or decide if it’s safe to hang laundry outdoors.

• Wind speed and direction visualized with a wind rose
• Current rainfall rate and historical rainfall totals
• Barometric trend arrow for short-term pressure changes
• Weather metrics update in near real time from the outdoor sensor

How does the Iris provide a hyperlocal forecast?

The indoor display combines its internal barometer with the outdoor sensor’s measurements to generate a localized forecast up to 12 hours ahead. This short-range prediction reflects immediate pressure trends and recent yard conditions rather than distant radar models.

• 12-hour hyperlocal forecast calculated on-device
• Uses barometric pressure trends from the display plus outdoor sensor data
• Useful for near-term planning: gardening, outdoor chores, and events
• Moon phase, time, and date also displayed for quick reference

What power options and installation steps are required?

The indoor console is AC powered with an option for three AAA batteries as backup during outages; the outdoor sensor runs on four AA batteries (lithium recommended). Mounting hardware is included, and pre-paired wireless communication begins sending data after installation.

• Indoor console: AC adapter (included), 3x AAA battery backup (not included)
• Outdoor sensor: 4x AA batteries (not included; lithium advised)
• Included mounting hardware for wall or pole placement
• 433 MHz wireless transmission, up to 330 ft (100 m) line-of-sight

Who is this for? The AcuRite Iris is designed for homeowners, hobby gardeners, small-farm operators, and weather enthusiasts who want consolidated, hyperlocal weather data without subscribing to cloud services. If you value a readable color display, accurate yard-level wind and rainfall measurements, and a simple, self-contained setup, the Iris gives you a complete backyard weather overview in a single system backed by a one-year limited warranty.