Normally, no. But this is the World's Coolest Rain Gauge® and it just might change your mind about the humble pluviometer.
Most rain gauges are simple plastic tubes stuck in the ground. They do their job, but they aren't something people get excited about.
This one is different.
At first glance, the World's Coolest Rain Gauge® looks like a copper garden ornament. Then it rains.
As water collects inside the copper flute, a bright blue floating measurement tube rises to show how much rain has fallen. The design is simple, ingenious, and surprisingly satisfying to watch.
It's Easy to Read and Fun to Use
Most rain gauges require you to walk up and peer into a small tube.
With the World's Coolest Rain Gauge®, the measurement tube rises as rainfall accumulates, making it easy to see from across the yard. Many customers find themselves checking it after every storm just to see how high the tube has climbed.
It turns measuring rainfall into something you actually look forward to.
Kids like it. Gardeners like it. Weather enthusiasts definitely like it.
It Looks Good in the Garden
Many rain gauges are designed to disappear. This one is designed to be seen.
The solid copper collection flute develops a natural patina over time, giving each gauge its own character. Whether mounted in a flower bed, vegetable garden, on a deck rail, fence, post, or patio table, it looks more like garden art than weather equipment.
We offer several mounting styles because every outdoor space is different. Some customers want a traditional garden stake tucked among the flowers, while others prefer a deck rail mount, fence mount, post mount, clamp mount, or tabletop display on a patio.
Many customers tell us they purchased it for the appearance alone and were pleasantly surprised by how useful it became.
It's Genuinely Useful
Knowing how much rain has actually fallen can help prevent overwatering, save water, and improve plant health.
The floating tube is clearly marked and measures up to six inches of rainfall. Whether you're caring for vegetables, flower beds, shrubs, trees, lawns, or containers, knowing how much water nature already provided helps you make better watering decisions.
A surprising number of gardeners simply guess. A rain gauge removes the guesswork.
It's Built to Last
Outdoor products live a hard life. Sun, heat, freezing temperatures, snow, hail, curious squirrels, lawn equipment, and the occasional misplaced football all take their toll.
That's why we use materials selected for long-term outdoor use. The collection flute is solid copper. The holders are made from heavy ¼-inch steel and finished with a durable powder coating. The bright blue measurement tube is made from polycarbonate rather than glass, making it highly resistant to breakage and winter weather.
Many customers tell us they've replaced several ordinary rain gauges over the years before finally finding one that lasts.
Replacement Parts Are Available
One of the biggest advantages of buying from a small manufacturer is that we still support products long after the sale.
If a tube gets damaged, a float disappears, or a part simply wears out after years outdoors, replacement parts are available. Instead of replacing the entire rain gauge, you can often replace only the component you need.
We believe a quality product should be repairable, not disposable.
Real Customer Support
When you contact us, you're not reaching a call center or a chatbot. You're reaching the company that actually makes and sells the product.
Questions, replacement parts, installation help, warranty issues, or advice about where to place your rain gauge are handled by someone who knows the product inside and out.
In a world of automated menus and outsourced support, that's becoming increasingly rare.
A Great Gift
Over the years, the World's Coolest Rain Gauge® has become one of those gifts people remember.
It's practical, unusual, attractive, and something most people would never think to buy for themselves.
We've heard from customers who have purchased them as gifts for gardeners, weather enthusiasts, new homeowners, moms, dads, teachers, retirees, and anyone who simply enjoys spending time outdoors.
Many come back years later to buy more.
Making Rain Fun Since 1999
The World's Coolest Rain Gauge® has been sold continuously since 1999.
Over the years we've refined the design, improved materials, added mounting options, expanded replacement parts, and learned what works in real gardens and real weather.
Along the way, the gauge has been featured by Better Homes & Gardens, CNN Underscored, HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. More importantly, it has earned almost 1,000 customer reviews and thousands of loyal customers.
That experience is difficult to see in a photograph, but it becomes obvious after years of ownership.
So, Is It Really the World's Coolest Rain Gauge?
OK, we're admittedly biased. But after more than 25 years, tens of thousands of gauges sold, and almost 1,000 positive customer reviews, we we think the name has held up pretty well.
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We’ve had our rain gauge for many years and love how accurate it is! It has amazing durability and looks great in the yard! We recently purchased another one to give as a gift! Love the fact that we are able to purchase replacement parts as needed! Thank you!
The ordering process couldn't have been easier. My order arrived in just a couple of days. I'm glad that they sell replacement parts. I've enjoyed my rain gauge. I've had it for a couple of years. It's the best one I've had.
I have a ‘knock off’ of the world’s coolest rain gauge. Actually didn’t even know about the World’s CoolestRain Gauge Company’, until I needed a replacement part. Ordered the foam piece (actually 2), fit perfectly, and back in business, so to speak! Thanks WCRGC
