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1. weatherweasel.com › what-a-rain-gauge-is-and-howHow to Use a Rain Gauge to Measure Rainfall - Weather Weasel

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   Feb 24, 2023 · The first step to accurately read the amount of rainfall with your rain gauge is to put the rain gauge outside for at least 45 mins before it rains. The idea here is to ensure that you set up the rain gauge while the weather is dry and sunny; however, if you want to set it up before it rains, it should be at least 45 mins before it does rain.

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3. www.metoffice.gov.uk › weather-station › rain-gaugeMake your own rain gauge - Met Office

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   Find a place outside to put your rain gauge. It must be open and away from trees. Dig a hole and bury your rain gauge so that the top is sticking out of the ground.

4. www.metoffice.gov.uk › weather › guidesHow we measure rainfall - Met Office

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   Storage gauges are still used widely at non automated climate stations and rainfall-only stations. Where an observer is not available to provide daily rainfall, readings may be made at weekly or...

5. www.metoffice.gov.uk › weather › learn-aboutHow do we measure the weather? - Met Office

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   To measure rain accumulations we use rain gauges, these are buckets with sharp edges, traditionally 5 inches across, that capture rain and feed it into a bottle. These are then checked at...

6. www.baranidesign.com › faq-articles › 2020/1/20Guide to rain gauges: types, sizes, benefits and drawbacks ...

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   Jan 20, 2020 · Rain gauge measuring principle (rain gauge type) determines the general accuracy, reliability and maintenance requirements of the rain gauge. Graduated cylinder rain gauge (also called a standard rain gauge or a manual rain gauge) is highly reliable but one must get wet in the rain to read off rain information in real-time. If one can wait ...

7. scied.ucar.edu › learning-zone › how-weather-worksMeasuring rainfall – it’s easy and difficult at the same time

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   According to the National Weather Service and CoCoRAHS (both of which use citizen volunteers to measure rainfall), “exposure” of the rain gauge is important. Rain may be blocked by nearby obstacles causing the number to be lower than it should.

8. www.youtube.com › watchHow to Use a Rain Gauge - YouTube

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   In this Save The Drops short, learn how to use a rain gauge to monitor rainfall in your landscape and save big on water.

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   • Author: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County