Question 1

How much rain did Gaithersburg, MD 20879 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.00" of rain in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 over the last 24 hours (full day Fri, Oct 30: 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 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 has received 36.85" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 38.47" (4.2% below average). Recent monthly totals: July: 5.59" (normal 4.29"); August: 4.08" (normal 3.86"); September: 3.26" (normal 4.39"); October: 3.64" (normal 3.95").

Question 3

How much rain did Gaithersburg, MD 20879 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.00" of rain in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Gaithersburg, MD 20879?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 ended 14 days ago, dropping 0.49" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Gaithersburg, MD 20879 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 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	3.47"	3.10"	+0.37" (+12%)
February	2.50"	2.73"	−0.23" (−8%)
March	3.69"	3.92"	−0.23" (−6%)
April	2.48"	3.43"	−0.95" (−28%)
May	4.85"	4.40"	+0.45" (+10%)
June	3.29"	4.40"	−1.11" (−25%)
July	5.59"	4.29"	+1.30" (+30%)
August	4.08"	3.86"	+0.22" (+6%)
September	3.26"	4.39"	−1.13" (−26%)
October	3.64"	3.95"	−0.31" (−8%)
2026 YTD Total	36.85"	38.47"	−1.62" (4.2% below average)

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