San Antonio’s climate site explained: Why are official weather reports taken at SA International Airport?

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San Antonio’s climate site explained: Why are official weather reports taken at SA International Airport?
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Official weather readings were officially moved to San Antonio International Airport in 1942.

It’s a question often asked when it comes to official weather reports for the City of San Antonio:While the official climate site for the city has bounced around a bit since consistent observations began in the 1880s, weather readings were officially moved to San Antonio International Airport in 1942.

There are other key factors that airports provide when it comes to taking measurements of temperatures, winds, cloud cover, dewpoints, air pressure, and rain totals:Thermometers are be able to take measurements about 1.5 - 2 meters above the ground and away from high structures and buildings. Rain gauges are also able to be mounted about four to six feet above the ground, away from high structures and buildings, and also positioned far from any surface that could splash additional rain into the gauge.the ASOS programThis program was implemented as a joint-effort between the National Weather Service , the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense .

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