Upminster Weather is a non-commercial, independent weather station dedicated to providing the local community with accurate, real-time meteorological data. Our mission is to offer a comprehensive "window" into the local climate, maintained solely for public information and educational purposes.

Utilizing professional-grade sensors and specialized software, this website delivers a live stream of weather variables including temperature, humidity, wind speeds, and barometric pressure. Beyond basic readings, the station tracks solar and UV radiation levels and features advanced lightning detection. By archiving daily and weekly reports, we provide a detailed historical record of the weather patterns unique to the Upminster and East London area.

Computer & Station Specifications

people Team & Credits

  • Station Owner: Alan Paul
  • Forecasts: Alan Paul
  • Design & Maintenance: James Paul
  • Support: Steve Pavett (merseysideweather.co.uk)

device_thermostat Weather Hardware

  • Instrument: Davis Vantage Pro
  • Shielding: Fan aspirated radiation shield
  • Sensors: Solar & UV Radiation
  • Lightning: Boltek USA Hardware

dns Server Infrastructure

  • CPU: Core i7 7700 (8 Core @ 3.6GHz)
  • RAM: 32GB DDR4
  • Storage: WD Black 2TB 7200 RPM
  • Chassis: Military Grade 4U Rack Mount

terminal Software Stack

  • Main Program: Weather Display (Brian Hamilton)
  • Live Module: Weather Display Live (Julian Best)
  • Lightning Software: Relko of Astrogenic

Special thanks to Brian Hamilton, Julian Best, and Relko for their exceptional technical support, and to James Paul for his work in developing and maintaining the site’s digital infrastructure. Their expertise has been instrumental in bringing this project to life.