# Canopy temperature and humidity: how do you monitor them? **URL:** \ **Category:** Meters & Tools\ **Created:** [October 29, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851 "2022-10-29T20:50:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Antihero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Antihero](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Antihero)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/1 "2022-10-29T20:50:08Z")
What devices or meters do you use to monitor canopy temperature and humidity beyond a basic thermometer and humidity meter? ---
**Author:** ![MidwestGuy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/midwestguy/32/914277_2.png) [@MidwestGuy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MidwestGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/2 "2022-10-29T20:58:26Z")
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**Author:** ![Antihero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Antihero](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Antihero)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/3 "2022-10-29T21:07:57Z")
I take it the AcuRite device can be placed right on the canopy to get a precise reading. I was assuming there would be some other device but I think the AcuRite is it. A basic hygrometer will apparently give you a canopy temperature reading. I like the humidifier dehumidifier device. There is no end to the amount of money that can be spent on this. ---
**Author:** ![Medicineman33](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/medicineman33/32/862676_2.png) [@Medicineman33](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Medicineman33)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/4 "2022-10-29T21:14:55Z")
You could look into inkbird or other brand controllers if you want to add some easy plug and play automation to help if you are having problems ---
**Author:** ![Deepsix](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/deepsix/32/855169_2.png) [@Deepsix](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Deepsix)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/5 "2022-10-29T21:25:43Z")
I have a Digital Hygrometer hanging on a cord in the tent that I can raise as the plant grows ---
**Author:** ![Outlaw](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/outlaw/32/726558_2.png) [@Outlaw](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Outlaw)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 5:37am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/6 "2022-10-30T05:37:21Z")
If you want an exact temperature measurement for calculating VPD you can get an infrared thermometer fairly cheap. You can measure the temperature of the actual leaves. The difference in the temp in the tent at canopy height and leaf temp dictates which VPD chart you use. ---
**Author:** ![Antihero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Antihero](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Antihero)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/7 "2022-10-30T16:25:23Z")
Thank you for that. Which infrared thermometer are you using? I am noting that people complain about the accuracy of various hygrometers and infrared thermometers in the reviews. ---
**Author:** ![Outlaw](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/outlaw/32/726558_2.png) [@Outlaw](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Outlaw)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/8 "2022-10-30T18:29:32Z")
I got a cheap one at harbor freight for $10 or so. It’s a little black square with a button and screen. It’s surprisingly accurate. You can get them on Amazon for around $25 with good reviews. If you search this forum you’ll find links to the one I’m referencing. It looks like a scanner gun at the grocery store. ---
**Author:** ![Antihero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Antihero](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Antihero)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/9 "2022-10-30T18:58:18Z")
Thank you, yeah, I’m taking a look at the harbor freight ones, too. ---
**Author:** ![DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DEEPDIVERDAVE)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/10 "2022-10-30T20:03:35Z")
AC-Infinity Cloudline 67 or 69 WiFi controllers with T6 inline fans AC Infinity Smart Thermo-Hygrometers if not using fans. ---
**Author:** ![DoneDeal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/donedeal/32/1134793_2.png) [@DoneDeal](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DoneDeal)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/11 "2022-10-31T19:45:03Z")
Same my friend. 12 bucks at Home Depot 👍 ---
**Author:** ![DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@DEEPDIVERDAVE](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DEEPDIVERDAVE)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/canopy-temperature-and-humidity-how-do-you-monitor-them/94851/12 "2022-12-10T16:00:11Z")
> [@Antihero](#): > > I am noting that people complain about the accuracy of various hygrometers and infrared thermometers in the reviews. like children, none are the same or read the same. GGTY