Davis Temperature/Humidity Sensor w/Radiation Shield

The Davis Temperature/Humidity Sensor with Radiation Shield (Model 6830) is a dual-sensor weather station component designed to provide accurate atmospheric readings in demanding outdoor environments. The integrated radiation shield protects both temperature and humidity sensors from direct solar radiation and reflected heat sources that would otherwise skew measurements, making this sensor ideal for applications where measurement precision is critical—from agricultural monitoring to meteorological stations and environmental research installations.

The radiation shield employs a passive design that allows ambient air to circulate freely around the sensors while blocking direct and reflected radiant heat. This approach eliminates temperature errors typically caused by solar heating, a known issue in unshielded sensor installations. The unit includes a 25-foot cable for flexible mounting distances and comes with hardware for secure attachment to fence posts, poles, or other outdoor mounting structures. Davis Instruments engineered this component specifically for weather monitoring stations where accuracy at the sensor level directly impacts the reliability of all downstream data.

This sensor assembly serves professionals and serious hobbyists who require independent temperature and humidity measurement with protection from environmental interference. Agricultural operations, weather services, research institutions, and off-grid homesteaders rely on shielded sensors to eliminate the guesswork from outdoor monitoring. The Davis 6830 integrates with Davis weather station consoles and data logging systems, making it a compatible expansion or replacement sensor for existing Davis installations.

Radiation-shielded sensors are an industry standard in professional meteorology for this exact reason: unshielded temperature sensors consistently over-report ambient temperature in daylight hours. The Davis design addresses this problem at the hardware level, ensuring your station's temperature and humidity data reflects actual atmospheric conditions rather than the thermal signature of the sensor mounting location. Weighing 3.3 lbs and compact in dimensions (8 x 6 x 10 inches), the unit mounts easily in high-exposure locations where accurate data collection matters most.