Type: Standard | Material: Plastic | Collection Capacity: 5 inches | Display: Manual But overall, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more reasonably priced, easy-to-use rain gauge. Some users find the interior of the tube tricky to clean, as small particles can accumulate inside over time. The product is made from weatherproof materials that can stand up to wind, precipitation, and heat. The Headwind Rain Gauge is quite large, measuring 26 inches tall, and its debris guard on the top prevents leaves and other items from getting into the tube. It can measure up to 5 inches of rainfall, and it comes with a mounting bracket you can attach to a fence, post, or other wooden surfaces. In fact, you can see how much water is in it from up to 50 feet away (according to the manufacturer), thanks to its large markings and red visibility float, which rises to the top of the water level. But its oversized form makes it incredibly easy to read. This model is a standard-style gauge, meaning it’s essentially just a large graduated cylinder with measurement marks.

If you’re looking for a basic, easy-to-read rain gauge, the Headwind Jumbo EZRead Rain Gauge is affordable and well-designed. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.

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