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Productive Alternatives - Stratus Rain Gauge

Outdoor Rain Gauge Accurate to 1/100th of an Inch, Made of UV and Heat Resistant Polycarbonate Material for All Weather Conditions.

Regular price $70.99
Regular price $129.99 Sale price $70.99
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Regular price $70.99
Regular price $129.99 Sale price $70.99

Product Alternatives

Productive Alternatives’ most popular product is our Stratus Rain Gauge, and we have been distributing it around the world since the 1970’s. It is the official rain gauge used by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service, and can be found in use at weather stations everywhere. Sometimes it is sold as Stratus Professional Rain Gauge, and it is also sold under other names as well.

Great news—you don’t need to be a professional meteorologist to own one! The Best Rain Gauge (a.k.a. Stratus) is the perfect gift for weather enthusiasts, gardeners, farmers, or anyone interested in meteorology. With guaranteed accuracy to within 1/100th of an inch, it measures rainfall up to 11 inches. Manufactured to U.S. Weather Bureau standards, it’s trusted by official weather observers worldwide.

Additional information
Weight    2.11 lbs
Dimensions    4.9 × 5 × 14.6 in

Is Tailored For


  • Weather Specialist

  • Farm Lands

  • Greenhouse Monitor

  • Project Experiments

  • Weather Hobyist

From the Manufacturer


  • Rain Gauge Features

    • Material: Constructed from UV and heat-resistant polycarbonate for durability.
    • Accuracy: Designed for high-precision rainfall measurements.
    • Measuring Tube: Capacity of 1.00 inch, reading to the nearest 100th of an inch.
    • Additional Capacity: Outer cylinder holds up to 11" of additional rainfall for separate measurement.
  • Installation and Use

    • Easy Installation: Comes with a bracket for convenient mounting.
    • Placement: Mount on a post in a visible location for timely readings and daily emptying.
    • Outdoor Design: Specifically designed for stability and reliability in various weather conditions.
    • Usage Warning: Avoid allowing accumulated water to freeze in the gauge.
  • Intuitive Readings

    Designed to offer intuitive and easily readable rainfall measurements, allows to quickly understand the daily precipitation; Built to US Weather Bureau standards.

Why Weathershack?


"At WeatherShack we Know and love weather stations and related products. We stock these products in our own warehouse and work with them every day.

Our staff's passion and hands-on products knowledge exceeds that of many retailers. We respectfully ask for your business and hope you'll give us the opportunity to serve you."

-The Staff at WeatherShack

What Customer Say


  • After talking to sales people at various companies, I stumbled onto WeatherShack.com and called your sales number. The guy on the other end of the phone immediately gained my respect. He was knowledgeable about wireless weather stations without being arrogant... He questioned me with deft skill, seeking out what I needed, not what he could load me up with. He made sure at the end of the conversation that I had the weather station I needed and more importantly, that I understood what I needed and what I had just purchased... You guys are the barometer for which others in your industry should compare themselves.

  • "I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to one of your customer service guys. I deeply appreciate the help I received, the very quick response and the fact you could easily have sold me a part I didn't need. We have gotten used to our weather station to let us know the temp outside. I really recommend these products and this company for the first class help and service. Thanks again for all the help and for being a company and employee with integrity.

Why Shop with WeatherShack.com?


100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We provide a 60-days money back guarantee on every product we sell. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase

Excellent Customer Care

Since our company began in 1998, customer care been our number one priority, We're also a member of the BBB.

We Specialize In Weather products

Our Staff's passion for weather stations and related equipment ensures that our customers receive useful and knowledgeable assistance.

Low Prices

Our prices are low, fair and competitive. if you find others selling for less, be sure to consider return policies and restocking fees, as well as making sure they're a legitimate dealer.

Low Prices - We Stock Over 95% of Our Inventory

This allows us to ship orders when promised and keeps our quality control very high. Many retailers use drop shipping extensively.

Free Shipping on Orders Over $50 In The Contiguous U.S

Expedited shipping options are also available during the checkout process.

Support Small Business

We are a small, yet well-established family-owned company located in Roanoke, VA. We strive to provide good jobs and benefits to our staff as well as be a supportive member of our community.