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Stratus Precision Rain Gauge (RG202)

Name: Stratus Precision Rain Gauge (RG202)
Brand: Stratus
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Stratus

$30.00 – $40.00

Professional-grade rain gauge with a graduated inner measuring tube accurate to 0.01 inches and an 11-inch total capacity. Used by CoCoRaHS volunteer weather observers for official rainfall reporting to NOAA.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

9.2

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

8.3

Community

8.2

Availability

9.0

Pros

0.01-inch professional accuracy
0.01-inch professional accuracy
Used by official CoCoRaHS observers
Used by official CoCoRaHS observers
11-inch total capacity
11-inch total capacity

Cons

Must be checked and emptied manually
Must be checked and emptied manually
Requires proper level mounting
Requires proper level mounting

Don't buy this if…

Must be mounted perfectly level in an open area away from buildings and trees for accurate scientific readings.
Must be mounted perfectly level in an open area away from buildings and trees for accurate scientific readings.