: an instrument for measuring the quantity of precipitation
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Having a rain gauge can be a helpful tool to have an idea of how much water your plants have received.—Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025 The last time Phoenix saw measurable precipitation in the official rain gauge was on Aug. 22.—Hayleigh Evans, Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024 How's this: The last time measurable precipitation fell at Sky Harbor International Airport (in the official rain gauge; your mileage may vary) was Aug. 22.—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024 Watering once a week is usually sufficient but use a rain gauge as your guide because autumn rainfall may be all the plants need.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rain gauge
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