I prefer the big stuff inside.
After observing deterioration of the back cover on some switches because of moisture and humidity....
Yea, I've seen this , too.
Before I'd do a major install outside, I'd certainly paint or spray the back side of the switches.
Probably not necessary, but having 'em rust back there just torq's me off! -
Right now, I put some small items up under the eaves, out of the traffic and weather.
We don't have snow, humidity, nor significant rain here, so that's good enough.
If I had to remote-locate switches out in the yard, I'd get something to use as covers.
There have been many creative ideas on the forum, so that shouldn't be a problem.
Hopefully, I won't run up against powered switches.
But, I do prefer my multiswitches powered.
If it comes down to using those, they may wind up close to home (inside).