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Kestrel · Updated August 2026

Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter: price & specs

Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Price history

$209
2019-07-16↑8% on record2026-05-16

How we know these prices

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Is the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter a good buy?

At $209, the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter is #5 cheapest of the 6 anemometers we track, where the median is $85.

Specifications

Price (US)$209 Current price on kestrelinstruments.com (Nielsen-Kellerman's official storefront)
BrandKestrel
Released—
Wind speed range ms0.6 to 40.0 m/s (1.3-89.5 mph); operational to 60.0 m/s
Airflow cfm cmm—
Velocity accuracyLarger of ±3% of reading or 20 ft/min
Sensor typeRotating vane (impeller)
Temperature range-10 to 55 °C (14 to 131 °F), ±0.5 °C accuracy
Data hold loggingNo built-in logging on base 3500 (shows current/max/min/avg); optional USB/RS-232 PC interface cable sold separately for one-way data transfer
Backlit displayYes

Source: kestrelinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-09). Fetched directly from Nielsen-Kellerman's official Kestrel Instruments product page: confirms 0.6-40.0 m/s wind speed range (±3% of reading or 20 ft/min accuracy, whichever is larger), -10 to 55°C operating temperature range with ±0.5°C accuracy, reflective LCD with manually-activated blue-white backlight, and $209.00 current price. The base 3500 has no built-in data logging (that starts at the Kestrel 4000/4500 series); a USB/RS-232 interface is available only as a separate accessory for one-way data transfer, not onboard storage.

Is the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter worth it vs cheaper anemometers?

Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter against its closest cheaper and pricier anemometers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 6 ranked

ProductPriceWind speed range msVelocity accuracySensor typeTemperature rangeData hold logging
Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter this$2090.6 to 40.0 m/s (1.3-89.5 mph); operational to 60.0 m/sLarger of ±3% of reading or 20 ft/minRotating vane (impeller)-10 to 55 °C (14 to 131 °F), ±0.5 °C accuracyNo built-in logging on base 3500 (shows current/max/min/avg); optional USB/RS-232 PC interface cable sold separately for one-way data transfer
testo 405i Smart Probe Thermal Anemometer$123.950 to 30 m/s±(0.1 m/s + 5% of reading) below 2 m/s; ±(0.3 m/s + 5% of reading) 2-15 m/sHot-wire (thermal), foldable telescopic probe0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)Hold/min/max/logging via Bluetooth-paired testo Smart App; no onboard display
Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter$3790.6 to 40.0 m/s (1.3-89.5 mph)Larger of ±3% of reading or 20 ft/minRotating vane (impeller)-10 to 55 °C (14 to 131 °F)Logs over 10,000 time-stamped records, adjustable 2 sec-12 hr intervals; Bluetooth sync to Kestrel LiNK app

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter cost?

The Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter has a US price of $209 (Current price on kestrelinstruments.com (Nielsen-Kellerman's official storefront)), as of 2026-08-09.

How does the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter compare on price?

At $209, the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter is #5 cheapest of the 6 anemometers we track, where the median is $85.

Has the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter's price dropped?

No — since 2019-07-16 the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter has risen 7.7%, from $194 to $209; the lowest we have recorded is $194 (2019-07-16).

What is the lowest price the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter is $194 on 2019-07-16.

Is now a good time to buy the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter?

The Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter is currently $209; the lowest we have recorded is $194 (2019-07-16). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

What are the Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter's key specs?

Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter (Kestrel): wind speed range ms 0.6 to 40.0 m/s (1.3-89.5 mph); operational to 60.0 m/s, velocity accuracy Larger of ±3% of reading or 20 ft/min, sensor type Rotating vane (impeller), temperature range -10 to 55 °C (14 to 131 °F), ±0.5 °C accuracy, data hold logging No built-in logging on base 3500 (shows current/max/min/avg); optional USB/RS-232 PC interface cable sold separately for one-way data transfer. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-09.

Price of record: $209 at kestrelinstruments.com, 2026-05-16. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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