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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.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
The last time Phoenix saw measurable precipitation in the official rain gauge was on Aug. 22.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1769, in the meaning defined above
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“Rain gauge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20gauge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
rain gauge
noun
: an instrument for measuring rainfall
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