

While this rain gauge requires a bit of preparation to use correctly and obtain accurate measurements, you will not get this level of accuracy from even the best digital models. The Stratus also comes with a mounting bracket, so you can easily install the unit on a fence post or panel. The inside cylinder measures the first inch of rainfall to the hundredth of an inch, and the outer cylinder can hold volumes over one inch up to 11 inches for later measurement. It is the rain gauge of choice for official weather observers in the United States. However, if precision is vital to you, then the Stratus Precision Rain Gauge is your best bet.īuilt to the National Weather Service specifications, the Stratus is exceptionally accurate. Generally, we don’t recommend “analog” devices on Weather Station Advisor, as their digital counterparts have become as accurate and arguably more convenient.
