Question 1

How much rain did District of Columbia get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Central District of Columbia received 0.00" of rain over the last 24 hours, measured by Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and updated hourly. Totals vary across the state — pick a city or county for local numbers.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for District of Columbia in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, central District of Columbia has received 32.38" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 38.50" (15.9% below average).

Question 3

When did it last rain in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in central District of Columbia ended 14 days ago, dropping 0.42" of rain as measured by Precip.

Question 4

How are rainfall totals for District of Columbia measured?

Accepted Answer

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to estimate rainfall for any point in District of Columbia — a virtual rain gauge accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	3.23"	3.08"	+0.15" (+5%)
February	3.06"	2.71"	+0.35" (+13%)
March	2.84"	3.87"	−1.03" (−27%)
April	1.35"	3.40"	−2.06" (−60%)
May	4.86"	4.40"	+0.46" (+10%)
June	2.83"	4.47"	−1.64" (−37%)
July	2.82"	4.53"	−1.71" (−38%)
August	4.06"	3.81"	+0.24" (+6%)
September	4.83"	4.26"	+0.57" (+13%)
October	2.50"	3.96"	−1.46" (−37%)
2026 YTD Total	32.38"	38.50"	−6.13" (15.9% below average)

24 Hour Rainfall Totals for District of Columbia

0.00" of rain in District of Columbia in the last 24 hours

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Daily Rainfall Totals in District of Columbia (Last 7 Days)

Monthly Rainfall Totals in District of Columbia (2026)

Rainfall Totals vs Normals (30 Year Average)

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