Weighing Rain Gauge Recording Charts
Weighing rain gauge charts record the amount of precipitation that falls at a given location. The vast majority of the Weighing Rain Gauge Recording Charts collection comes from the National Weather Service, cooperative stations, and the Pacific Islands, however, there are some forms that were provided through international organizations and agreements. Throughout much of the history of the collection, observations were taken on paper. However, much of the paper was converted to other media. Of those records that were converted, records are available on microfilm from 1888 through 1972 and on microfiche between 1973 and the mid-1990s. Data contains continuous recording of precipitation amounts to one-hundredth of an inch.
Dataset Citation
- Cite this dataset when used as a source.
Dataset Identifiers
- NCEI Physical Archive Collection: CHTRG1
- NCEI Physical Archive Collection: CHTRG2
- NCEI Physical Archive Collection: CHTWRG
- gov.noaa.ncdc:C00170
ISO 19115-2 Metadata
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00170
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Ordering Instructions | Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions. |
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov |
Dataset Point of Contact | Customer Engagement Branch NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov |
Time Period | 1888-01-01 to Present |
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West: -180
East: 180
South: 0
North: 70
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Data Presentation Form | Hardcopy image - image archived in analog format |
Dataset Progress Status | Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility |
Data Update Frequency | Not planned |
Supplemental Information | In the 1980s and 1990s some charts are noted as originating from first-order (professionally manned sites with hourly observations) and second-order (manned by trained staff with fewer elements and less frequent observations) stations. |
Purpose | Precipitation is a critical component of understanding the climate. Charts record resolution to one minute, providing the opportunity for increased understanding of heavy precipitation events. |
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Lineage Statement | The National Weather Service produced the vast majority of the weighing rain gauge forms. However, other organizations and groups also contributed to the collection. |
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Last Modified: 2023-09-07
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