Taylor 6714 13.25-Inch Color-Track Patio Thermometer

An analog outdoor dial with Fahrenheit and Celsius scales, bold color bands, and a white housing.

Read a broad outdoor range

The Taylor 6714 uses an analog dial with a Fahrenheit scale and a Celsius scale. Its stated range runs from -60 to 120°F, or -50 to 50°C. Bold color graphics mark temperature zones around the dial, giving a quick visual cue before you read the number. The scale remains the useful reference when a precise value matters. The dial measures about 13.25 inches across , so choose a wall or post where the numerals can be read from the usual approach.

Choose the location before hanging

Direct sun can heat the case and distort an outdoor reading. Put the thermometer in shade, away from warm siding, air-conditioning exhaust, concrete, or a dark roof surface. Leave room for air to move around it. A covered porch can protect the dial, but a spot trapped against a wall may reflect that wall’s temperature instead of the surrounding air. For garden decisions, place it where the reading describes the area you care about, such as a shaded planting bed or a livestock shelter.

Read the pointer, not the color alone

The color tracks make a reading easier to spot at a glance, but they do not replace the printed scale. If you are comparing a forecast with the thermometer, use the same unit and check the pointer position against the markings. A reading taken in one hot pocket beside a building can differ from a shaded location across the yard. Keep the placement consistent when you compare days; moving the instrument changes what it measures.

Use it as a local check

This dial reports ambient temperature at its mounting point. It is not a weather station and does not record high or low readings for later review. If frost protection, animal care, or a temperature-sensitive project depends on a threshold, check the dial directly and use a suitably placed instrument. The white housing and large analog face suit a visible outdoor location, while the broad range covers conditions beyond ordinary mild days. Mount it securely, then allow the reading to settle before comparing it with another thermometer.

Product analysis

Taylor model 6714 analog indoor/outdoor thermometer. 13.25-inch dial. Range: -60 to 120°F and -50 to 50°C. ColorTrak markings, glossy white bezel and weather-resistant construction.