Virtual Rain Gauge Map

Measured from radar and rain gauges by Precip.
Fri, Nov 13 total: 0.07"
Totals are for the center of Banner Elk, NC — open the free Precip app or pan the radar map below for your exact address.

The Precip app measured 0.01" rain + 0.9" snow in Banner Elk, NC over the last 24 hours and 0.43" over the past 7 days. So far in 2026, Banner Elk, NC has received 39.23" of rain , 17.5% below average (normal to date: 47.57").
Observed 24-hour daily precipitation totals measured by Precip
Accumulated monthly rainfall compared to 30-year normal averages
| Month | 2026 Total | 30-Yr Normal | vs. Normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.64" | 4.33" | −1.69" (−39%) |
| February | 2.85" | 3.73" | −0.89" (−24%) |
| March | 2.64" | 4.57" | −1.93" (−42%) |
| April | 2.47" | 4.84" | −2.37" (−49%) |
| May | 4.34" | 5.02" | −0.69" (−14%) |
| June | 3.74" | 4.86" | −1.11" (−23%) |
| July | 6.88" | 6.00" | +0.88" (+15%) |
| August | 4.84" | 4.90" | −0.06" (−1%) |
| September | 3.16" | 4.55" | −1.39" (−31%) |
| October | 4.11" | 3.48" | +0.63" (+18%) |
| November (to date) | 1.56" | 1.29" | +0.28" (+22%) |
| 2026 YTD Total | 39.23" | 47.57" | −8.34" (17.5% below average) |