4M Green Science Weather Station: Real Weather Data, Hands-On

The 4M Green Science Weather Station is a compact kit that lets children build and use real weather instruments, a thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, and anemometer, to observe and record the weather around them. It turns an everyday topic, the weather, into an ongoing science project with genuine data to collect.

How It Helps

Children assemble the station themselves and set it up on a desk or outdoors, then use it to take regular readings of temperature, rainfall, and wind. Suitable for children aged 5 and over, the kit also includes a greenhouse effect experiment and a terrarium project, extending the learning beyond weather measurement into broader climate science.

• Measures rainfall, temperature, and wind using dedicated instruments in one compact kit
• Includes a greenhouse effect experiment and terrarium project for wider climate science learning
• Compact 22cm x 12cm footprint suits a desk, windowsill, or outdoor spot
• Supports regular, repeatable observation, building the habit of recording and comparing data over time
• Clear instructions support independent set-up and use

Recording real weather data over several days or weeks gives children a genuine, ongoing project rather than a one-off activity, helping build both scientific thinking and the habit of careful observation.

Whether used for a weather topic at school or a family project at home, the Weather Station offers a simple, engaging way to explore climate and weather science.

• Thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, and anemometer: gives children real weather instruments to take genuine readings
• Greenhouse effect experiment and terrarium project included for broader climate science learning
• Compact 22cm x 12cm footprint, suitable for desks or outdoor set-ups
• Suitable for children from 5 years and up
• Brand: 4M, from the Green Science range
• Barcode: 4893156032799

• Measures real weather data. A thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, and anemometer give genuine readings to record and compare.
• Goes beyond weather. A built-in greenhouse effect experiment and terrarium project extend the learning into climate science.
• Compact and practical. A 22cm x 12cm footprint fits easily on a desk, windowsill, or outdoor spot.
• Trusted STEM brand. Part of the well-established 4M Green Science range, known for accessible, curriculum-friendly science kits.

What's in the Box

• 1 x thermometer
• 1 x rain gauge
• 1 x wind vane
• 1 x anemometer
• Greenhouse effect experiment and terrarium project components
• Instructions

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Contains small parts. Adult supervision is recommended during assembly and outdoor set-up.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the 4M Green Science Weather Station?
  It is a hands-on science kit that includes a thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, and anemometer, letting children measure and record real weather conditions.
• What can the Weather Station measure?
  The kit measures temperature, rainfall, and wind, using its included thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, and anemometer.
• What age is this kit suitable for?
  The kit is designed for children aged 5 years and over. Younger children may need adult help with assembly and taking readings.
• Does the kit include anything beyond weather measurement?
  Yes, it also includes a greenhouse effect experiment and a terrarium project, extending the learning into wider climate science topics.
• Can the Weather Station be used outdoors?
  Yes, its compact 22cm x 12cm footprint makes it suitable for outdoor set-ups as well as use on a desk or windowsill.
• Is adult supervision needed to set up the station?
  Adult supervision is recommended, particularly for younger children, during assembly and when setting up the instruments outdoors.
• Is this a good toy for learning about weather and climate?
  Yes, the kit gives children a hands-on way to collect real weather data over time, helping build scientific thinking and observation skills through repeated use.