Set your rain gauge outside away from other objects ... the bottom up again to your zero line like you did when you first made it so it’s ready to go for the next rain event.

Using materials that most have readily available in your home, you can make your own rain gauge to accurately measure the rain that has fallen in your backyard. For starters, you'll need some ...

For an accurate answer, a literal bucket won’t cut it. An official rain gauge used by the National Weather Service is 8” in diameter. It probably looks more heavy duty than what you have out back.

In order to get the most accurate readings, a few viewers have asked: Where is the best place to install my rain gauge? There are several characteristics to think about when setting up a rain ...