Fun fact rainfall!

Rainfall measured in inches is measured based on a catchment area contained within a circle catchment are with diameter 8 inch (203cm) and 50.33 sq. in. (324.7 cm²) such that 1 inch of rainfall falling on a 2000 sq foot area would collect to be 1250 gallons of water
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exchrist · 36-40

Update
The 8-inch (203mm) diameter rain gauge with a 50.33 sq. in. (324.7 cm²) catchment area is a common standard for official meteorological purposes, particularly in the United States. However, other common standards include a 200 cm²

morrgin · F

Wish i had a proper rain gauge

exchrist · 36-40

@morrgin now you can build one

morrgin · F

@exchrist i did the training with the NOAA to be a volunteer weather spotter and they require an approved rain gauge to report rainfall to them

exchrist · 36-40

@morrgin build it see if it gets approved?

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

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