Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Cleaning: January 27, 2008

Currently 64°F in Fallbrook, California, USA

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January 27, 2008: The rain gauge clog extends down into an opening covered by a grate. A blast of water from a hose will get the bird excrement out of the way. This is the shroud, which funnels water down onto the tipping buckets. One tip is equal to .01". Photo by WeatherCurrents.

The Fallbrook weather pages are a service of WeatherCurrents. Fallbrook, California is located in northern San Diego County, close to I15 and Camp Pendleton, and is home to ranches, avocado and citrus groves, and plant nurseries.