When setting up your outdoor thermometer, be sure that it will never be exposed to direct sunlight, as this will damage the mercury, and skew the temperature readings. It should be kept in a place that will protect it from the elements, and cast a shadow on it through the entire day.


You can find tons of decorative outdoor thermometers. From antique clocks with thermometers attached, to hello-kitty designs or even Darth Vader shaped outdoor thermometers.


You can find large display outdoor thermometers that are big enough to be seen from your porch/kitchen – some of these are larger than a normal stop sign! For the more modest person, small thermometers that can easily be kept out of sight are also readily available.


Certain outdoor thermometers have additional functions, such as displaying the time, showing the humidity or even recording the wind speed.


You can be sure no matter what your need, or what the design of your garden, you will find an outdoor thermometer that will suit your needs explicitly.