diff --git a/esphome/components/hydreon_rgxx/sensor.py b/esphome/components/hydreon_rgxx/sensor.py
index f81703c087..6c9f1e2877 100644
--- a/esphome/components/hydreon_rgxx/sensor.py
+++ b/esphome/components/hydreon_rgxx/sensor.py
@@ -111,8 +111,8 @@ CONFIG_SCHEMA = cv.All(
             cv.Optional(CONF_MOISTURE): sensor.sensor_schema(
                 unit_of_measurement=UNIT_INTENSITY,
                 accuracy_decimals=0,
-                device_class=DEVICE_CLASS_PRECIPITATION_INTENSITY,
                 state_class=STATE_CLASS_MEASUREMENT,
+                icon="mdi:weather-rainy",
             ),
             cv.Optional(CONF_TEMPERATURE): sensor.sensor_schema(
                 unit_of_measurement=UNIT_CELSIUS,