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weathergirl:
According to my latest CWOP summary:

http://weather.gladstonefamily.net/site/C2265,

my temperature readings are a bit warm. I have situated the ISS in an ideal spot according to the CWOP set up guide. Do you think I should invest in a fan-aspirated shield?

Dragonfly:
A FARS can only help, I would also upgrade to the latest version of VPLive

weathergirl:
I do have the latest version of VP Live :)

kray1000:

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Personally, I wouldn't.  You may simply need to calibrate your sensor... or perhaps your readings truly are different from everyone else's... the proverbial "microclimate".  While a FARS will increase the accuracy of your readings, the difference may not justify the cost.

It looks like your readings are about a degree warmer at night and three degrees warmer during the day than the analysis.  The first thing I'd try is to get a calibrated thermometer and site it close to your station, and compare readings on a cloudy day or at night.  If there is a difference between the two, you can offset your station's temperature by the difference.

It's also possible that another station in your area could be throwing off the analysis.

weathergirl:
Thanks, Kevin, I'll give that a try. Also, I do live in a microclimate.

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