Stratus® Rain Gauge Resource Hub
Stratus® Precision Rain Gauge — Resource Hub
The Stratus® Precision Rain Gauge is the professional standard for accurate rainfall measurement — trusted by gardeners, farmers, CoCoRaHS observers, and NOAA weather stations across America. Made in the USA with 0.01" precision, Stratus turns rainfall from guesswork into actionable data.
Products
- Stratus® Precision Rain Gauge — Professional 0.01" accuracy, Made in USA — $59.99
- Stratus® Replacement Measuring Tube — Keep your gauge performing like new — $19.50
Getting Started
- Proper Placement for Accurate Results — CoCoRaHS-approved siting guidelines to eliminate the #1 cause of inaccurate readings
- Choosing the Best Rain Gauge for Accurate Measurement — Why Stratus outperforms basic and digital gauges
Measurement Guides
- Complete Guide to Measuring Rainfall with Stratus® — Placement, reading rain & snow, record keeping, and real-world applications
- Accurate Winter Precipitation Measurement — The 3 official CoCoRaHS snow measurement methods
- Measuring Rainfall for Smarter Garden Irrigation — Rainfall thresholds by soil type and weekly tracking tips
Why Accurate Measurement Matters
- Stratus Rain Gauge Delivers Precise and Reliable Rainfall Measurement — Who uses Stratus and why 0.01" resolution changes everything
- The Importance of Accurate Rainfall Data for Sustainable Irrigation — Stratus vs. compact gauges: side-by-side comparison
- Citizen Scientists Measuring Rain Across America — How Stratus supports CoCoRaHS and national weather networks
Learn From Tom — Stratus Guides
- Why Tom Uses a Precision Rain Gauge Instead of Guessing — A gardener's guide to rainfall tracking and smarter watering decisions
- Stratus Rain Gauge vs. Standard Rain Gauges — What's the difference and why it matters for serious gardeners
- How to Read a Rain Gauge Accurately — Tom's step-by-step guide to getting precise readings every time
- How Much Rain Do Tomatoes Need? — Using Stratus to track rainfall all season for better tomato yields
- Tom's Summer Garden Watering Schedule Using Rainfall Data — A week-by-week guide to smarter irrigation all season
- Best Rain Gauge for Serious Gardeners — Tom's complete review of the Stratus Precision Rain Gauge
- What is CoCoRaHS and Why Does Tom Participate? — A guide to citizen weather science and why it matters for gardeners
About Stratus® Rain Gauges
Stratus® Precision Rain Gauges are manufactured in the USA and meet the accuracy standards required by CoCoRaHS and NOAA. The dual-cylinder design captures both light rain and heavy storm totals — measuring to 0.01" with a capacity of up to 11 inches. UV-resistant polycarbonate construction ensures years of reliable outdoor performance.
Stratus is the official gauge recommended by the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) — the largest volunteer-based precipitation monitoring network in the United States.
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