rain gauge

Example Sentences

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"It's kind of like a rain gauge that's in constant motion."

From Salon

A sprinkle does not last long and measures only as a trace in a rain gauge, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From Seattle Times

Tom Farquhar checked the rain gauge on his farm in Ashton, Md., on Sept. 1, when remnants of Hurricane Ida rolled through the Mid-Atlantic.

From Washington Post

He maintains a network of 14 volunteers who provide data for him from rain gauges.

From Washington Post

Here is another way to think about the rain: In Central Park, the official rainfall is measured using a device called a tipping rain gauge.

From New York Times