La Crosse 705-109 Waterfall Rain Gauge
- Measures up to 5 inches of rain
- Red floating level for reading the total
- Easy sliding mount bracket
- Clear plastic, manual, no display or power
- 3.5 x 8.36 x 8 inches (D x W x H)
- 2 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A simple manual rain gauge for a garden, readable at a glance from the red float. It reads rainfall only and has no display, power source or memory of past totals.
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ASIN: B004APARCWModel: 705-109Category: Rain Gauges
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Overview
A gardener who wants to know how much rain actually fell gets a transparent plastic gauge with a red floating level to read against. It slides onto its mount bracket and needs no power, since it is a manual gauge with no display.
A clear body with a floating red level makes reading a rain total a quick look, and the sliding bracket makes placement easy. It tops out at a fixed measuring depth, so a heavy storm can overshoot it, and nothing records past totals.
Who it's for
Home gardeners who want a low-effort way to track how much rain fell between waterings. People who need electronic logging or readings from indoors will need a wireless station instead.
Pros and cons
- Red floating level easy to read
- Clear plastic body
- Easy sliding mount bracket
- Manual, no power source needed
- Measures only up to a fixed depth
- No display or data logging
- Mounting surface types not listed
Performance notes
Rain collects in the clear body and the red floating level shows the total against the markings, so the reading depends on checking it after a storm. Because the gauge is manual, the number is only as current as the last time someone looked. It stops measuring at its listed maximum, so after very heavy rain the true total may be higher.
Specifications
| Brand | La Crosse Technology |
|---|---|
| Model | 705-109 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 3.5 x 8.36 x 8 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Clear, transparent |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting | Easy sliding mount bracket |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | No display |
| Is Used Where | Outdoor, garden |
| Maximum measurement | 5 inches |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I mount the La Crosse 705-109 rain gauge?
The listing says it has an easy sliding mount bracket. Screws, post sizes and surface types are not itemized, so check how it fits where you plan to place it.
Does the La Crosse 705-109 have a digital display?
No. The display type is listed as no display and the power source as manual. You read the total from the red floating level.
Is the La Crosse 705-109 an electronic weather station sensor?
No. It is a manual, transparent plastic garden gauge. The listing mentions no wireless link or app.