Rain Gauges

Information on the rain gauge
& how to use them

Look Forward to Rainy Days! Get an accurate reading in your yard with one of our decorative Rain Gauges.

Rain gauges monitor precipitation totals and are important for weather watchers, gardeners and agriculturists. Rainfall impacts all of us, from the lack of rain during times of drought to the dangers of flash floods when we receive too much rain too fast. For some interests - such as gardeners, farmers, and meteorologists - rain gage data is critical information. For the rest of us, obtaining rain measurement information with a rain gage is interesting and fun!

A manual rain gauge collects falling precipitation and funnels it to a graduated cylinder for measurement. Rainfall rate is generally described as light, moderate or heavy. Light rainfall is considered less than 0.10 inches of rain per hour. Moderate rainfall measures 0.10 to 0.30 inches of rain per hour. Heavy rainfall is more than 0.30 inches of rain per hour. Rainfall amount is described as the depth of water reaching the ground, typically in inches or millimeters (25 mm equals one inch). An inch of rain is exactly that, water that is one inch deep.

Place your rain gauge on any flat service and let the weather do the rest! A rain gauge looks great on your deck or in your garden, or anywhere you can see them. Each of our decorative rain measuring devices will look good, as they work in your garden. Makes a unique gift for the gardener on your list!

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While you're watching the rain, collect some rain water for your plants!