The 5 Most Popular Rainfall Gauges of 2020

About Rainfall Gauges

Rainfall Gauges collect hyperlocal rainfall data, which makes them valuable tools in both residential and rural areas. Rain gauges can help avid gardeners evaluate whether a particular site is suitable for a specific plant and record precise hyperlocal rainfall statistics for insights about their local environment. Rain gauges help farmers forecast yields, make informed decisions about stock densities, crop planting, and harvest times.

The 5 Most Popular Rainfall Gauges

We invite you to review the Top-5 Rainfall Gauges. When you have done so, if you want to know the best device for your application - contact us!

1. Digital Rain Gauge with Temperature
Product Code: IC-XC0430

The IC-XC0430 Rainfall Gauge makes the viewing and analysis of rainfall data a breeze.The wireless rain collector sensor uses a low-powered radio frequency to transmit results to a display unit located up to 150m away.

Key Features:

• A large, highly functional backlit LCD unit for viewing current and past rainfall information. Displays the total ‘hourly,’ ‘daily,’ ‘weekly,’ ‘monthly,’ and’ ‘yearly’ rainfall.
• The display stores gathered data according to your selected time-scale. Select between ‘current status,’ ‘past 24 hours,’ ‘past 31 days,’ ‘past 52 weeks,’’ past 12 months’, or ‘past 5 years.’ Precious rainfall data retention is not affected by any battery changes.
• The 'SINCE' function displays total rainfall data beginning from your customised ‘Commencement Date.’
• The user-adjustable ‘Alarm’ function offers high and low alerts.
• Time-stamped maximum and minimum ‘Memory’ function.

2.724-2310-IT Digital Rain Gauge with Indoor Temperature 
Product Code: IC-724-2310-IT

The IC-724-2310-IT is an uncomplicated, wireless, self-emptying Rainfall Gauge that’s perfect for measuring and displaying various rainfall information, including current volumes as well as records going back several months. The battery-operated system informs you of the ‘signal strength’ sent from the rain bucket to your receiver while also monitoring ‘current room temperature’ and displaying the ‘time.’

Key Features

• 4 Digit Time Display: HH:MM. Select between ‘12’ or ‘24-hour’ display.
• Cylinder style cumulative graph that updates rain data for at-a-glance rainfall statistics.
• Round-the-clock rain alarm alerts (with sound), so you’ll never miss a warning.
• 'NOW' rain event alert - raindrops flash on the LCD during rainfall events.
• Rain record view: Select ‘Now,’ ‘1hr,’ ‘24hr,’ ‘7 days,’ ‘Month,’ ‘Year,’ or ‘Total.’
• Rainfall history - choose between ‘Monthly Total’ and by ‘Date Range.’
• Low battery indications (for both the Outdoor Rainfall Transmitter and Receiver).

3.NETATMO Rain Gauge for the Weather Station 
Product Code: IC-NRG01-WW

The IC-NRG01-WW Netatmo Rain Gauge is a (required) Rain Gauge attachment sold separately to the Netatmo Urban Weather Station. The Netatmo Rain Gauge provides real-time rainfall and accumulated precipitation data straight to a smartphone or tablet, enabling you to track information precisely and conveniently.

Key Features

• Provision of real-time readings of the amount of rainfall and accumulated precipitation data.
• View instant and precise rainfall data on your smartphone from anywhere.
• You can save and analyse your saved rainfall data at any time.
• Almost instantly receive alerts to your mobile when it starts to rain.
• Alerts and notifications are customisable.
• The IC-NRG01-WW is highly energy-efficient, which can prolong battery life (max life = 1 year).
• App compatibility: iOS 6 or higher/Android 4.0 or higher/WP 8.0 or higher.

4.RG3-M - Data Logging Rain Gauge (Metric) Data Logger 
Product Code: RG3-M

Reliable, robust, and field-proven summarises the RG3-M Data Logging Rainfall Gauge. This fully self-contained, battery-powered rainfall data collection and recording system comprises a HOBO Pendant Event Data Logger integrated into a Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge. The RG3-M automatically records up to 3200 mm of rainfall data to determine rainfall rates, times, and duration.

Key Features

• This self-contained Rainfall Logger includes a HOBO Pendant Event Data Logger with a high-quality Tipping-Bucket Rain Gauge.
• Stored ‘Time’ and ‘Date Stamp’ information for each bucket tip provides users with essential data to determine ‘Rainfall Rates’ and ‘Rainfall Duration;’ plus
• With the addition of an optional Radiation Shield, users can also record the ‘Temperature.’
  

5.Precipitation Monitoring Station with Stainless Steel Rain Gauge 
Product Code: IC-SNiP-SRG-A

The SNiP-SRG is a 'Sensor Node Integrated Package' designed for LoRa, LoRaWAN, FSK, or CAT-M1 communication of real-time precipitation and rainfall measurements. We recommend this unit for continuous environmental monitoring. The Rain Gauge Kit includes 1 x SRG0 rain gauge, an AD-NODE with LoRaWAN communications, 3x AA LiFeS2 batteries, and a node mounting bracket.

Key Features

• Utilises LoRaWAN low-power long-range connectivity.
• Settings can be altered remotely via LoRaWAN or locally via USB.
• Fully reconfigurable via LoRaWAN downlinks.
• The IC-SNiP-SRG-A integrates a research-grade Rainfall Gauge with 0.2mm tips - offers high accuracy, even during intense rainfall events.

Conclusion 

A standalone Rainfall Gauge is a convenient and precise way to measure rainfall in rural and residential areas. Our scientists’ list of the most recent, popular, and best-performing Rainfall Gauges should aid in your selection process.

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