XarMet educational weather network expands to 52 schools in Balearic Islands

The XarMet educational weather station network has expanded to 52 participating centers across the Balearic Islands following the addition of 32 new schools during the 2026-2027 academic year. This expansion marks the first time the project has reached Formentera, ensuring a presence across all islands in the archipelago.

Supported by IBSTEAM and the regional departments of Economy, Finance, and Innovation via IB Digital, the initiative installs meteorological stations to collect real-time data on temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and solar radiation. Students use this data for STEAM projects, environmental interpretation, and scientific research within their local surroundings.

The network currently comprises 35 centers in Mallorca, eight in Menorca, eight in Ibiza, and one in Formentera. The participant profile has also diversified to include seven subsidized centers and the Escola Superior de Disseny de les Illes Balears (ESDIB). The project includes a specialized training program for teachers to help them interpret meteorological data and design educational curricula based on real-world information.