What is the most accurate rain gauge?

Most Accurate: Stratus Precision Rain Gauge.

  • Best Overall: Ambient Weather WS-2902C WiFi Smart Weather Station.
  • Best Wireless Rain Gauge: ECOWITT WH5360B High Precision Wireless Digital Rain Gauge.
  • Best Budget Option: AcuRite 00850A2 5-Inch Easy-Read Rain Gauge.
  • Best for Metric Measurements: OutdoorHome 6” Rain Gauge.
  • Why is my AcuRite rain gauge not working?

    Try resetting the units: Bring both the display unit and rainfall collector indoors and position side by side. Remove the batteries from both units. There is a channel switch on both units right above the batteries.

    How do I reset my AcuRite rain gauge?

    Hard Reset:

    1. Bring both the sensor and display unit together and power down by removing all batteries from each and/or removing the power cord.
    2. Change the A-B-C switch on both units to a new, matching channel then press and hold the reset button for 20 seconds if applicable.
    3. Reinstall the batteries in the outdoor sensor.

    How do I connect my AcuRite rain gauge?

    Securely re-attach the rain gauge cover onto rain gauge base. Locate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. Set the A-B-C switch to A, B or C. You must select the same letter choices for both the rain gauge and the display in order for the units to synchronize.

    How do you fix a rain gauge?

    To reset the rain gauge display, rain sensor or temperature sensor:

    1. Remove the batteries from the sensor and wait approximately 10 seconds.
    2. Replace the batteries in the sensor.
    3. To reset the sensor, press the reset button located under the cover of the rain sensor or in the battery compartment of the temperature sensor.

    How do I calibrate my AcuRite rain gauge?

    To adjust the rainfall reading by 10% turn both screws 1 full turn. There should be nearly an equal number of water drops between bucket tips. If not, then adjust the calibration screws beneath the tipping lever until an equal number of water drops are tipping the buckets. Then, restart the calibration procedure.

    Does AcuRite have an app?

    My Acurite is also the best weather app for Android. This is because it’s a full-functioned Android thermometer app, plus it harnesses AcuRite’s array of environmental sensors to deliver reliable indoor readings, precision weather measurements taken right in your back yard, and dependable weather forecasts.

    Is a 5 gallon bucket a good rain gauge?

    Most rain gauges for automatic weather stations are of the swinging bucket type, which must be installed in an accurately horizontal plane for correct operation.” The most accurate rain gage we have is a 5 gallon bucket in the middle of the driveway turn around.

    What is the most widely used rain gauge?

    Weighing bucket type rain gauge is most common self-recording rain gauge.