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Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter

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Availability: In stock
SKU: 0835
Measures:
Wind Speed, Current Wind Speed, Average Wind Speed, Maximum Wind Gust, Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Pressure Trend, Relative Humidity, Wind Chill, Heat Stress Index, Dew Point Temperature, Altitude (Barometric), and Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
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Warranty:
5 year manufacturers warranty.
Complies with:
CE, UKCA, ROHS, WEEE
Size:
5 x 1.8 x 1.1 in. / 127 x 45 x 28 mm
Weight:
2.3 Ounces / 65 Grams
Regular price $189.05 USD
Regular price Sale price $189.05 USD

Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter – USA-Made, Accurate Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Heat Stress & Wind Chill Readings – Waterproof, Floats, Easy Operation, 5-Year Warranty

The Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter is a versatile, high-performance tool designed for precise weather monitoring in any environment. Designed and built in the USA, this durable, waterproof weather meter measures critical data including wind speed, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, heat stress, and wind chill—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone who needs accurate, real-time weather information. Whether you're hiking, sailing, or working in the field, the Kestrel 3500 ensures reliable performance in all conditions.

Key Features:

  • Designed & Built in the USA: Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Kestrel 3500 combines premium materials and expert craftsmanship to deliver precise weather data you can rely on.
  • Comprehensive Weather Measurements: The Kestrel 3500 provides accurate readings for wind speed, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, heat stress, and wind chill, allowing you to monitor all key weather variables in one convenient device.
  • Waterproof & Floats: This weather meter is waterproof and designed to float if dropped in water, making it the ideal tool for water-based activities like boating, kayaking, and fishing.
  • Backlit Display: The Kestrel 3500 features a backlit display, allowing you to easily read your measurements even in low-light conditions, ensuring visibility day or night.
  • Easy Three-Button Operation: The Kestrel 3500 features a simple three-button operation, making it easy to use and navigate through all its advanced features with minimal effort.
  • 5-Year Manufacturer's Warranty: With a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, you can trust in the long-lasting durability and reliability of the Kestrel 3500, knowing your investment is protected.
  • Certificate of Conformity: Each Kestrel 3500 includes a certificate of conformity, ensuring the meter meets the highest quality standards and provides accurate readings you can depend on.
  • Compact & Portable: Small and lightweight, the Kestrel 3500 fits easily into your pocket or gear bag, making it perfect for on-the-go weather monitoring during outdoor activities or fieldwork.
  • Rugged & Durable: Built to handle tough environments, the Kestrel 3500 is designed to withstand rain, drops, and other challenging conditions while providing reliable performance.
  • Data Hold Mode: The Hold Mode is helpful for capturing measurements when you're unable to view the display in real-time.
  • High-contrast monochrome LCD display: Easily readable in direct sunlight.
  • User-Replaceable Impeller: Every Kestrel Impeller is tested at high and low speeds. The impeller is easily replaced if needed.
  • Slip-On Protective Cover: Keep your Kestrel protected when not in use with a hard cover that simply slides up the lanyard and over the Kestrel.

Why the Kestrel 3500 is Perfect for You:

With its ability to measure wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure, heat stress, and wind chill, the Kestrel 3500 is a comprehensive and reliable weather meter designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Waterproof, floating, and featuring an easy three-button operation, this pocket-sized weather instrument delivers precise readings in any condition. Backed by a 5-year warranty and a certificate of conformity, the Kestrel 3500 is a smart investment for anyone needing dependable weather data.

Why Purchase the Kestrel 3500 at Extreme Meters?

  • USA-Made Quality: At Extreme Meters, we proudly offer the Kestrel 3500, a weather meter designed and built in the USA to provide exceptional performance and durability.
  • Expert Support: Our knowledgeable team is here to help you find the perfect Kestrel meter for your needs and ensure you’re getting the best value for your purchase.
  • Competitive Pricing & Fast Shipping: We offer competitive pricing on the Kestrel 3500 and fast shipping, so you can receive your meter quickly and start using it right away.
  • Family Owned and Operated Store (We care): As a family-owned store, every customer is important to us. Every order is handled from order entry to shipping by someone who has a vested interest in our customers happiness.
  • 5-Year Warranty & Certificate of Conformity: The 5-year manufacturer's warranty and certificate of conformity offer peace of mind, knowing that you’re getting a high-quality, reliable product backed by the manufacturer’s commitment to excellence.
Measurement
  • Wind Speed
  • Current Wind Speed
  • Average Wind Speed
  • Maximum Wind Gust
  • Temperature
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Pressure Trend
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Chill
  • Heat Stress Index
  • Dew Point Temperature
  • Altitude (Barometric)
  • Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
  • (1) CR2032 Lithium Battery
  • Instructions
  • Lanyard
  • Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
  • Protective Cover - Hard Slip-on

Sensor Specifications

Wind Speed

Units of Measure: mph | kt | B | m/s | ft/min / km/h 
Specification Range:
  • 0.6 to 40.0 m/s
  • 118 to 7,874 ft/min
  • 2.2 to 144.0 km/h
  • 1.3 to 89.5 mph
  • 1.2 to 77.8 knots
  • 0 to 12 B*
  • 2-131.2 F/S*
Operational Range:
  • 0.6 to 60.0 m/s
  • 118 to 11,811 ft/min
  • 2.2 to 216.0 km/h
  • 1.3 to 134.2 mph
  • 1.2 to 116.6 knots
  • 0 to 12 B*
  • 2-196.9 F/S*
Resolution:
  • 0.1 m/s
  • 1 ft/min
  • 0.1 km/h
  • 0.1 mph
  • 0.1 knots
  • 1 B
Accuracy (+/-): Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min
Notes: 1 inch|25 mm diameter impeller with precision axle and low-friction Zytel® bearings. Startup speed stated as lower limit, readings may be taken down to 0.4 m/s | 79 ft/min | 1.5 km/h | .9 mph | .8 kt after impeller startup. Off-axis accuracy -1% @ 5º off-axis; -2% @ 10º; -3% @ 15º. Calibration drift < 1% after 100 hours use at 16 MPH | 7 m/s. Replacement impeller (PN-0801) field installs without tools (US Patent 5,783,753). Wind speed calibration and testing should be done with triangle on impeller located at the top front face of the Kestrel. *F/S only in Ballistics units. Beaufort not available in Ballistics units.

Ambient Temperature

Units of Measure: Fahrenheit, Celsius
Specification Range:
  • -20.0 to 158.0 °F
  • -29.0 to 70.0 °C
Operational Range:
  • 14.0.0 to 131.0 °F
  • -10.0 to 55.0 °C
Resolution:
  • 0.1 °F
  • 0.1 °C
Accuracy (+/-):
  • 0.9 °F
  • 0.5 °C
Notes: Hermetically sealed, precision thermistor mounted externally and thermally isolated (US Patent 5,939,645) for rapid response. Airflow of 2.2 mph|1 m/s or greater provides fastest response and reduction of insolation effect. Calibration drift negligible. Thermistor may also be used to measure temperature of water or snow by submerging thermistor portion into material -- remove impeller prior to taking submerged measurements and ensure humidity sensor membrane is free of liquid water prior to taking humidity-based measurements after submersion.

Pressure

Units of Measure: inHg, hPA, mb
Specification Range:
  • 25°C/ 77°F
  • 750-1100 hPa|mbar
  • 22.15-32.48 inHg
  • 10.88-15.95 PS
Operational Range:
  • 0.30 to 48.87 inHg
  • 10.0 to 1654.7 hPa|mbar
  • 0.14 to 24.00 PSI
  • 14.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C
Resolution:
  • 0.1 hPa|mbar
  • 0.01 inHg
  • 0.01 PSI
Accuracy (+/-):
  • 1.5 hPa|mbar
  • 0.044 inHg
  • 0.022 PSI
Notes: Monolithic silicon piezo-resistive pressure sensor with second-order temperature correction. Between 1100–1600 mbar, unit will operate with reduced accuracy. Sensor may not operate above 1600 mbar and can be damaged above 6,000 mbar or below 10 mbar. Calibration drift is negligible for the life of the product.

Relative Humidity

Units of Measure: %
Specification Range: 5 to 95% 25°C non-condensing
Operational Range: 0 to 100% 
Resolution: 0.1 %RH
Accuracy (+/-): 3%RH
Notes: To achieve stated accuracy, unit must be permitted to equilibrate to external temperature when exposed to large, rapid temperature changes and be kept out of direct sunlight. Calibration drift is typically less than ±0.25% per year.

Calculated Measurements

 Wind Chill

Accuracy (+/-):
  • 1.6 °F
  • 0.9 °C
Resolution:
  • 0.1 °F
  • 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:
  • Wind Speed
  • Temperature

Barometric Pressure

Accuracy (+/-):
  • 0.07 inHg
  • 2.4 hPa|mbar
  • 0.03 PSI
Resolution:
  • 0.01 inHg
  • 0.1 hPa|mbar
  • 0.01 PSI
Sensors employed:
  • Pressure
  • User Input (Reference Altitude)

Altitude

Accuracy (+/-):
  • typical: 23.6 ft/7.2 m
  • from 750 to 1100 mBar
  • max: 48.2 ft/14.7 m
  • from 300 to 750 mBar
Resolution:
  • 1ft
  • 1m
Sensors employed:
  • Pressure
  • User Input (Reference Pressure)

Dew Point

Accuracy (+/-):
  • 3.4 °F
  • 1.9 °C
  • 15-95% RH.
  • Refer to Range
    for Temperature Sensor
Resolution:
  • 0.1 °F
  • 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:
  • Temperature
  • Relative Humidity

Wet Bulb Temperature - Psychrometric

Accuracy (+/-):
  • 3.2 °F
  • 1.8 °C
Resolution:
  • 0.1 °F
  • 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:
  • Wind Speed
  • Temperature

Heat Index

Accuracy (+/-):
  • 7.1°F
  • 4.0°C
Resolution:
  • 0.1 °F
  • 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:
  • Temperature
  • Relative Humidity

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Kestrel 3500

The Kestrel 3500 I ordered from Extreme Meters arrived quickly. It is very intuitive and user friendly. Different data fields are easy to navigate. I also really like the protective hard case and lanyard that it comes with, it is durable, while being compact and easy to carry.

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charles m.

I had been wanting this Kestrel 3500 for a while. Extreme Meters’ price was as good as I’ve found so I ordered from them. It shipped immediately and was in my hands in just a couple of days. As an amateur naturalist it’s important for me to document accurate weather conditions when recording species that I find in the field. The 3500 gives me all the pertinent data that I need.

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Robert A.

Best portable weather instrument I have owned and I’ve tried a few.

Unit is easy to carry, easy to view and easy to operate. The short description that precedes each measurement display is very handy.

Love carrying it on my daily dog walks.

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Carson C.

Of course who doesn’t like Kestrel meters?! Extreme Meters shipped it right out, it was the correct meter and of course works flawlessly! Thank you so much for getting my meter out so quickly.

Carson

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Rusty J.

Great Unit and super fast shipping! Will use this company again if the need arises. Thanks