# Tempest Weather System (2026 version)

The latest and greatest Tempest Weather System (2026 version) measures and reports the weather directly from your yard, making it the perfect companion to a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. Leveraging powerful machine learning and modeling capabilities, Tempest provides the most precise forecast available. No moving parts, solar-powered, completely wireless and easy to install. Sold by Rachio, ships separately from Tempest.

**Price:** $299.00–$299.00 USD

## Weather data from your own backyard makes Rachio controller even better

You can now see Tempest data in the Rachio app and use your Tempest as the weather source for your smart sprinkler controller or smart hose timer. Access to this integration is included for those who purchase on rachio.com, a $29 value.

How does it work? After you purchase your new weather station, we'll send you an integration code for you to use in your Rachio App. After that, you simply need to set your Tempest as a weather source and you're good to go.

## A complete, accurate weather source

- Integrate Tempest as a weather source for your Rachio controller, driving schedules and triggering Weather Skips
- Weather data from your yard feeds Tempest's [Nearcast Technology](https://tempest.earth/nearcast-technology/) TM to give you the best local forecast
- View realtime weather data from your Tempest directly in the Rachio app

## A weather station so advanced, it’s simple

Haptic rain, sonic wind, ambient light, temperature and humidity sensors inform your watering every day.

Yard sensor data is used to adjust schedules throughout the season and shift watering daily.

Tempest has no moving parts, nearly zero maintenance and can be installed in less than five minutes.