Citizen Science: Measuring and Sharing Precipitation Data with CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS Volunteers with rain gauges (image credit: CoCoRaHS)
Type: 
Website
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.D
Keywords: 
rain gauge, citizen science, precipitation measurement, CoCoRaHs
Summary: 
CoCoRaHS is a Citizen Science organization that helps participants collect and share precipitation data. They also assist teachers in learning how to install and use rain gauges with their students. Learn how to collect and submit measurements to CoCoRaHS
Web URL: 

http://www.cocorahs.org/

About CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS volunteers with rain gauges.

CoCoRaHS is a grassroots volunteer network of backyard weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow) in their local communities. By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive Web-site, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications. The only requirements to join are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can effect and impact our lives.

Our Web page provides the ability for our observers to see their observations mapped out in "real time", as well as providing a wealth of information for our data users.

For more information, please click here: Information about CoCoRaHS

Getting Started with CoCoRaHS:

  • Step 1: Click Here to Get Registered

    • Use the following format when registering your school:

      • First Name: Liberty
      • Last Name: Middle School
    • Enter your teacher e-mail address as the contact point (your ID and password will be sent to this address).
    • Enter your school postal address as the location (don't worry about providing the latitude and longitude coordinates...we will figure that out for you).
  • Step 2: Get a Gauge

  • Step 3: Get Trained