Editor’s note: Originally published April 2018. Reviewed and updated November 2026. Some models mentioned here may have been updated or discontinued since; check current availability and specifications before buying.
Quick answer
- The AcuRite 00589 is a wireless home weather station with a colour display and an outdoor sensor that measures temperature, humidity and wind speed.
- It gives a 12 to 24 hour forecast for your location using AcuRite’s self-calibrating forecasting.
- Listed wireless range is up to 330 ft, but walls and other obstructions can interrupt the signal.
- It does not measure wind direction or rainfall.
- The sensor runs on 4 AA batteries; the display uses an AC adapter with 6 AA batteries as optional backup.
The AcuRite 00589 is an affordable wireless weather station that reports conditions from a sensor in your own backyard, rather than from a regional forecast. That makes it useful if your area gets localized weather such as summer thunderstorms. Here is what it measures, how it is set up and its main limitations, based on AcuRite’s listed specifications.
Weather data from your own backyard
Regional forecasts give a broad picture, but they may not reflect what is happening at your exact location. The AcuRite 00589 draws its readings from its own outdoor sensor, so the current conditions shown are specific to your property.
It combines a thermometer, anemometer and hygrometer to report indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, current, peak and average wind speed, and barometric pressure. It also shows the date, time, heat index, wind chill and dew point, and offers a 12 to 24 hour forecast using AcuRite’s patented self-calibrating forecasting technology. A history chart lets you compare temperature, wind speed and pressure over time, and the display records daily, monthly and all-time highs and lows.
Setup
The 00589 is fully wireless between sensor and display, so there are no cables to run and no professional mounting is needed. The display plugs into power with an AC adapter.
The listed maximum transmission range is 330 ft, but obstructions between the sensor and display can block the signal. Place the display as close to the sensor as practical, with as few walls or other obstacles in between as possible.
Listed specifications
- Sensors: thermometer, anemometer, hygrometer; display shows barometric pressure
- Forecast: 12 to 24 hours, self-calibrating
- Wireless range: up to 330 ft
- Update interval: wind speed every 18 seconds; temperature and humidity every 60 seconds
- Indoor temperature range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
- Outdoor temperature range: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
- Humidity range: 1% to 99%
- Listed accuracy: temperature ±2%; humidity ±3–5%; forecast 70–75%
- Power: sensor 4 AA batteries; display AC adapter with 6 AA backup batteries
- Warranty: 1-year limited, with a 90-day return policy at the time of writing
Pros
- Easy-to-read colour display
- Weatherproof outdoor sensor
- No cables between sensor and display
- Easy to mount
- Listed transmission range up to 330 ft
- History chart for tracking trends
- Shows heat index, dew point and wind chill
Cons
- Only three sensors, so best suited to basic home use
- Wireless signal can drop, especially with obstructions
- No wind direction or rainfall sensor
- Batteries are not easy to change
Who it is for
The 00589 suits home users who want hyper-local temperature, humidity and wind readings with a simple forecast on a colour screen. If you need wind direction or rainfall data, look for a more complete station. For simpler temperature-only monitoring, see the AcuRite 00613, our AcuRite indoor-outdoor thermometer guide and the best indoor-outdoor thermometers.
Bottom line
The AcuRite 00589 is an affordable, easy-to-set-up way to see the weather at your own location, with useful extras like heat index, dew point and history charts. Its limits are a basic three-sensor setup, no wind direction or rainfall, and a wireless link that works best without obstructions.
FAQ
Does the AcuRite 00589 measure rainfall?
No. It measures temperature, humidity, wind speed and barometric pressure, but not rainfall or wind direction.
How far can the sensor be from the display?
AcuRite lists up to 330 ft, but obstructions can reduce the range, so keep the two as close and unobstructed as practical.
