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product_id: 258915630
title: "AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display"
brand: "acurite"
price: "12402CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: false
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region: Senegal
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# Lightning detection up to 25 miles Historical rainfall records Self-emptying rain gauge AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display

**Brand:** acurite
**Price:** 12402CFA
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌦️ Your personal weather oracle, keeping you informed and safe!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AcuRite Weather Station Rain Gauge, Lightning Detector, Color Display by acurite
- **How much does it cost?** 12402CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- acurite enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted acurite brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable Alerts:** Set your thresholds and never miss a weather update.
- • **Hyperlocal Forecasting:** Self-calibrating tech for accurate 12-hour forecasts.
- • **Stay Ahead of the Storm:** Get lightning alerts and rainfall data in real-time!
- • **Award-Winning Performance:** Recognized as the best for storm tracking by top publications.
- • **Comprehensive Weather Tracking:** Monitor temperature, humidity, and pressure with ease.

## Overview

The AcuRite Weather Station is a cutting-edge device that combines a rain gauge, lightning detector, and comprehensive weather monitoring features. With its self-emptying rain gauge, lightning strike alerts, and hyperlocal forecasting capabilities, it provides users with real-time data and historical records, ensuring you're always prepared for the elements. Backed by a legacy of quality since 1943, this weather station is a must-have for any weather enthusiast.

## Description

Stay weather-aware when severe storms are in your area! With the AcuRite Color Weather Station with Rain Gauge and Lightning Detection, you can stay aware of dangerous lightning strikes and heavy rainfall that could result in flooding and can take precautions to protect your home and the people you care about. The sensor tracks lightning strikes within 25 miles (40 kilometers) and wirelessly transmits data every 24 seconds during normal conditions and every 8 seconds once lightning is detected (for 30 minutes). The rain gauge wirelessly measures rain precipitation (inches or millimeters) and features an automatic self-emptying rain collection cup for low-maintenance knowledge. The illuminated color display has a convenient tabletop stand and wall-mountable design. The display features an integrated digital clock and date, making for the perfect weather clock. A perfect gift idea for Father’s Day, Christmas, or birthdays, this weather station also provides a hyperlocal forecast 12 hours from your current conditions using patented self-calibrating technology to combine barometric pressure and elevation data from the sensor in your backyard. This weather station comes with a one-year limited warranty.

## Features

- Color Weather Station: Provides lightning strike counts, rainfall measurements, outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, heat index, dew point, barometric pressure, time, and date
- Lightning Strike Alerts and Counter: Provides an audible alarm and warning light when lightning is detected within 25 miles and displays a running total of strikes, plus weekly and monthly totals
- Measures Rainfall with Self-Emptying Rain Gauge: Wirelessly relays rainfall measurements from 100 feet (30 meters) away and empties itself to keep you dry and informed
- Historical Rainfall Records: Weather station display provides rainfall records for previous 48 hours, a 7-day total, month, year, and the previous year
- Hyperlocal Forecast: Self-calibrating technology combines barometric pressure and elevation data to provide a forecast 12 hours from your current conditions
- High and Low Records: Relays highs and lows for outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, barometric pressure, lightning strikes, and rainfall that reset automatically every day at midnight
- Programmable Weather Alarms: Pick custom values for outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, lightning strikes, and rainfall and receive audible beeps and visible flashes when measurements meet your threshold
- Named Best Weather Station to Track Storms: With its ability to provide an estimated distance to a storm front, this weather station was named Best Weather Station to Track Storms by Better Homes and Gardens
- Company Based in Lake Geneva, WI, USA, since 1943 and known for superior, long-lasting quality products and USA-based customer service. Ranked as a top weather station brand by USA Today, Better Homes and Gardens, Bob Vila, and other news outlets

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01LNALKYA |
| Additional Features | Lightning Detector |
| Are batteries included? | No |
| Brand Name | AcuRite |
| Color | Color Display |
| Connectivity Technology | wireless frequency |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (596) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 50072397010219 |
| Included Components | Receiver^Rain gauge^Lightning sensor |
| Is Used Where | Outdoor |
| Item Type Name | Rain Gauge |
| Item Weight | 907 g |
| Manufacturer | Chaney Instruments |
| Material Type | Durable plastic or weather-resistant metal |
| Model | 01021M |
| Number of Batteries | 6 AA batteries required. |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Part Number | 01021M |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor,Rain |
| Sensor Technology | Electrostatic/Electromagnetic & Tipping Bucket |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Specific Uses For Product | Heat Index |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Temperature Accuracy | +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Temperature Reading Accuracy | plus_minus_2_degrees_fahrenheit |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Upper Temperature Range | 100 Degrees Fahrenheit |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AcuRite
- **Power source:** Corded Electric
- **Recommended uses for product:** Outdoor,Rain
- **Special features:** Lightning Detector
- **Specific uses for product:** Heat Index

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: The rain gauge has not worked since I purchased this unit.  It has been reset and followed instructions several times. Can you help solve this issue?**
A: Hello,
We would be happy to assist you with your unit! Please make sure that you are using standard alkaline batteries from a high-quality brand in all units, then perform the following reset. Please follow the steps carefully as the order is crucial to the success of the reset.
Hard Reset:
1. Bring all units together and power down by removing all batteries from each and/or removing the power cord.
2. Change the A-B-C switch on all units to a new, matching channel. 
3. Reinstall the batteries in the outdoor sensors.
4. Reinstall batteries and/or power cord into the display unit.
5. Let the units sit within a couple of feet of each other for approximately 5 minutes or until you see a solid sensor signal.
If this does not correct the issue, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request on the AcuRite Support website.

Have a remarkable day!
Haylee
AcuRite Support Team

**Q: Can you shut the alarms off?**
A: Hello LK NorthStar,
Yes, the alarms can be turned off on this model. The alarms are programmable. Each selectable weather category features an alarm option. When an alarm sounds, the display emits audible beeping and flashes the affected category, its alarm settings, and any other relevant data. Alarms can be customized to alert you when your programmed value is reached.
Alarms include:
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
OUTDOOR HUMIDITY
LIGHTNING STRIKES (ON/OFF only; ON by default)
RAINFALL

If you have any other questions, please contact the AcuRite Support Team at 262-729-4852, we are happy to assist you.  Thank you.

Have a great day,
Rachell
AcuRite Support Team

**Q: Does it show wind chill?**
A: Hello Ann Marie,
This unit does not calculate the Wind Chill, however, it will calculate the Dew Point and the Heat Index.
If we can answer any other questions, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request on the AcuRite Support website.

Have a wonderful day!
Haylee
AcuRite Support Team

**Q: My machine was purchased in December and it shows negative 40 all the time. How do I fix it?**
A: First, please make sure that you are using fresh batteries in all units, then perform the following reset. Please follow the steps carefully as the order is crucial to the success of the reset. 
Hard Reset:
1. Bring the display unit, lightning detector/temp and humidity sensor, and rainfall collector indoors and position side by side.
2. Remove the batteries from all units and unplug the display.
3. There is a channel switch on all units right above the batteries. Change the A-B-C switch on all units to a new, matching channel. You must select the same letter choices for the display, rain gauge, and lightning sensor/temp and humidity sensor in order for the units to synchronize.
4. Reinstall batteries in the rain collector and lightning detector/temp and humidity sensor first.
5. Reinstall batteries in the display unit last.
6. Let the units sit within a couple of feet of each other for a few minutes to gain a strong connection. 
For further assistance, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request on the AcuRite Support website.

Have a delightful day!
Haylee
AcuRite Support Team

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*Last updated: 2026-09-27*