Question 1

How much rain did Bethesda, MD 20817 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.00" of rain in Bethesda, MD 20817 over the last 24 hours (full day Sun, Nov 1: 0.00"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Bethesda, MD 20817 in 2026?

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So far in 2026, Bethesda, MD 20817 has received 36.27" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 39.05" (7.1% below average). Recent monthly totals: August: 6.76" (normal 3.86"); September: 4.02" (normal 4.49"); October: 2.52" (normal 3.97"); November: 0.00" (normal 0.25").

Question 3

How much rain did Bethesda, MD 20817 get in the past 7 days?

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Precip measured 0.00" of rain in Bethesda, MD 20817 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Bethesda, MD 20817?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Bethesda, MD 20817 ended 16 days ago, dropping 0.33" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Bethesda, MD 20817 measured?

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Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to measure rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for Bethesda, MD 20817 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	3.24"	3.09"	+0.14" (+5%)
February	2.54"	2.74"	−0.20" (−7%)
March	4.32"	3.85"	+0.47" (+12%)
April	1.25"	3.44"	−2.19" (−64%)
May	4.85"	4.45"	+0.40" (+9%)
June	2.97"	4.36"	−1.38" (−32%)
July	3.80"	4.55"	−0.75" (−16%)
August	6.76"	3.86"	+2.90" (+75%)
September	4.02"	4.49"	−0.47" (−10%)
October	2.52"	3.97"	−1.45" (−36%)
November (to date)	0.00"	0.25"	−0.25" (−100%)
2026 YTD Total	36.27"	39.05"	−2.79" (7.1% below average)

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