Question 1

How much rain did Capitol Heights, MD 20743 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.02" of rain in Capitol Heights, MD 20743 over the last 24 hours (full day Fri, Nov 6: 0.16"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Capitol Heights, MD 20743 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 has received 31.61" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 39.55" (20.1% below average). Recent monthly totals: August: 4.70" (normal 3.99"); September: 4.42" (normal 4.31"); October: 2.49" (normal 3.94"); November: 0.24" (normal 0.86").

Question 3

How much rain did Capitol Heights, MD 20743 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.24" of rain in Capitol Heights, MD 20743 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Capitol Heights, MD 20743?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Capitol Heights, MD 20743 ended 22 hours ago, dropping 0.20" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Capitol Heights, MD 20743 measured?

Accepted Answer

The Precip app combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to measure rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for Capitol Heights, MD 20743 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour on iOS, Android, and Web. Because rain varies block by block across 20743, you can drop a pin on your exact yard or field in the free Precip app or pan the interactive radar map.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	3.35"	3.04"	+0.31" (+10%)
February	2.49"	2.71"	−0.21" (−8%)
March	2.40"	3.90"	−1.50" (−38%)
April	1.67"	3.38"	−1.71" (−51%)
May	3.42"	4.33"	−0.91" (−21%)
June	3.12"	4.55"	−1.42" (−31%)
July	3.30"	4.56"	−1.26" (−28%)
August	4.70"	3.99"	+0.72" (+18%)
September	4.42"	4.31"	+0.11" (+3%)
October	2.49"	3.94"	−1.45" (−37%)
November (to date)	0.24"	0.86"	−0.62" (−72%)
2026 YTD Total	31.61"	39.55"	−7.94" (20.1% below average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Capitol Heights, MD 20743

0.02" of rain in Capitol Heights, MD 20743 in the last 24 hours

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Daily Rainfall Totals in Capitol Heights (Last 7 Days)

Monthly Rainfall Totals in Capitol Heights (2026)

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