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Rain is measured using a rain gauge (also known as a udometer or a pluviometer [Pluviograph ] which gathers and measures the amount of liquid [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precipitation_(meteorology) precipitation] over a set period of time.
 
Rain gauges, like all meteorological instruments, should be placed far enough away from structures and trees to ensure that any effects caused are minimized.
 
All rain gauges have their limitations.