Radar rainfall estimates vs. a backyard rain gauge
Learn why radar rainfall estimates and nearby rain gauges disagree, what each measurement represents, and how to compare them responsibly.
Read the guide →Rainfall guides
Understand the rain,
not just the number.
Original, reviewed guides for interpreting estimates, comparing measurements, and using rainfall totals responsibly.
How to read Today, Past 24 Hours, and Past 7 Days
Understand calendar-day and rolling rainfall totals, why periods overlap, and which value answers common rainfall questions.
Read the guide →Using rainfall estimates for lawns and gardens
Use recent rainfall as gardening context while accounting for soil, plant needs, irrigation, runoff, and measurement uncertainty.
Read the guide →What “year to date vs. normal” really means
Understand cumulative rainfall, the 1991–2020 reference period, reanalysis grids, publication lag, and responsible interpretation.
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