The Scientific Rain Gauges I Tested
The [Stratus Precision Rain Gauge](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Stratus+Precision+Rain+Gauge&tag=thetestedhub-20) was my benchmark. This is the gauge CoCoRaHS observers use and it consistently reported within a tenth of an inch of the official station.
Check price on Amazon →I mounted five scientific rain gauges in my backyard for a wet spring to find which ones report rainfall I can actually trust.
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The Scientific Rain Gauges I Tested
The [Stratus Precision Rain Gauge](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Stratus+Precision+Rain+Gauge&tag=thetestedhub-20) was my benchmark. This is the gauge CoCoRaHS observers use and it consistently reported within a tenth of an inch of the official station.
Frequently asked
Mount it at least twice the distance away from anything taller than the gauge itself, with the opening level with the ground horizon. Eaves and trees block droplets and skew totals low.
Wireless gauges with data logging are great for trends, but a simple manual tube is the gold standard for accuracy. I run both in parallel and trust the manual when totals disagree.
