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Outdoor thermometers

When deciding which outdoor thermometer you want to purchase, there are a few things you should consider:

· Size – Do you want the outdoor thermometer to be discreet, or do you want it to be large enough to be considered a part of your garden décor?
· Number and dial size – If you want to be able to read the temperature from your kitchen window without getting out the binoculars, get one with a large face (or move your outdoor thermometer in a lot closer). Of course, if you only plan on checking the temperature when you leave the house or while you are gardening (or at any other times when you might be close to the thermometer), a small one can be just fine.
· Window cling – you can buy one that sticks directly to your window. This makes it very easy to read.
· Digital? – Digital outdoor thermometers are becoming more popular. They are easy to read, making it easy to closely judge the true temperature. Of course, you will likely have to sometimes change the batteries of a digital thermometer. Dial types are some of the most popular and work based on the principle that different metals expand and contract at different rates as they warm/cool. Glass bulb thermometers are also available.
· Decorative – It is possible to find a variety of outdoor thermometers that are much more than gauges of temperature – many are also decoration, as well. You can choose a thermometer to suit the theme of your garden decor.

There are a variety of other features of outdoor thermometers that you ought to consider before buying one. For instance, if you plan on checking the temperature at night a lot, you want to be sure that your thermometer is either placed in a lit up spot or lights up itself.

 

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