Top Rain Gauges for Accurate Rainfall Monitoring
Monitoring rainfall data is a complex process. That’s why it’s always best to rely on high-quality systems that will provide accurate and reliable data for analysis. Rain gauges are undoubtedly the best tools to do so.
These devices help professionals in various fields make decisions based on the rainfall data of their environment. Whether that’s to anticipate extreme weather events or to gain insight into farm crops, rain gauges can monitor and alert users to rain data.
What Are Rain Gauges and How Do They Work?
The main function of a rain gauge is to measure the amount of precipitation in a specific area over periods of time. They are usually used by meteorologists or farmers to monitor the rainfall in specific regions.
The data collected by these devices allows professionals to understand the impacts of rainfall on different types of ecosystems. Rain gauges collect the water from rainfall in containers and measure its depth to send the information to a scale or display.
Read more about it here:
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What's an example of the type of data you can obtain?
Below is a table showing the rainfall data that you can track from your rain gauge.
| Date | Location | Rainfall (mm) | Temperature (°C) | Cumulative Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-07 | Brisbane, QLD | 2.4 | 21.6 | 2.4 |
| 2025-06-08 | Brisbane, QLD | 0.0 | 22.1 | 2.4 |
| 2025-06-09 | Brisbane, QLD | 5.1 | 20.3 | 7.5 |
| 2025-06-10 | Brisbane, QLD | 12.3 | 18.9 | 19.8 |
| 2025-06-11 | Brisbane, QLD | 0.0 | 21.2 | 19.8 |
| 2025-06-12 | Brisbane, QLD | 7.8 | 19.7 | 27.6 |
| 2025-06-13 | Brisbane, QLD | 0.6 | 20.5 | 28.2 |
| 2025-06-14 | Brisbane, QLD | 3.2 | 21.0 | 31.4 |
| 2025-06-15 | Brisbane, QLD | 0.0 | 22.6 | 31.4 |
| 2025-06-16 | Brisbane, QLD | 10.5 | 19.4 | 41.9 |
What can OZ Weather do for you?
OZ Weather has been distributing weather equipment all around Australia for over 25 years. Our product line ranges from thermometers to complex rainfall and weather monitors.
At OZ Weather, our commitment is to guarantee customer satisfaction, and our current range of products has never been more available to the public than it is now.
Explore some of our products and learn how they can help you capture rainfall and temperature data:
724-1409 La Crosse Digital Rain Gauge with Indoor Temperature
This rain gauge will assist you in measuring high rain numbers, ranging from 0 to 9999mm. The 724-1409 La Crosse Digital Rain Gauge* monitors numeric measurements on the digital base placed indoors and includes historical data and a cylinder rain graph.
The product features a wide-mouth rain bucket that self-empties from the collection and transmits up to 91m. You can also customize and adjust the settings.
Click here to buy the 724-1409 LaCrosse Digital Rain Gauge.
724-1415BLv2 La Crosse Digital Rain Gauge with Temperature Humidity
The 724-1415BLv2 La Crosse Digital Rain Gauge* can transmit over 100m with a self-emptying open-mouth container. The product also features an indoor humidity monitor that can capture from a range of 10%RH to 99%RH.
All settings and rain alerts are customizable, and the display can be personalized as desired with an optional backlight feature.
Click here to buy the 724-1415BLv2 La Crosse Digital Rain Gauge.
WS-9005TWC-IT Wireless Self-Emptying Rain Bucket
This rain gauge uses a self-emptying system to track precipitation and presents useful rainfall data. The WS-9005TWC-IT* wireless rain gauge allows the user to set alarms to 24-hour rainfall totals between 0 to 4 inches.
Features
This device can be used to track and alert of dangerous rainfall conditions. Additionally, the battery on this rain gauge can last up to 3 years.
Click here to buy the WS-9005TWC-IT* wireless rain gauge.
XC0430 Digitech Digital Rain Gauge with Temp Humidity
The XC0430 Digital Rain Gauge is a powerful device that uses low-power radio frequency to transmit data to the display base. The transmission can reach the display even 150m away from the gauge.
The advanced alarm features allow users to set alerts for when high or low criteria are met. Its system can also analyse rain rates on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
Click here to buy the XC0430 digital rain gauge.
Upgrade Your Rainfall Monitoring Today
Rain gauges are fundamental tools for rainfall monitoring. Whether you need equipment for weather stations or farms, OZ Weather can help you achieve the best results.
Get in touch today on 0452 438 511 or at support@ozweatherstation.com.au to get our support for your rain monitoring solution.
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