Virtual Rain Gauge Map

Measured from radar and rain gauges by Precip.
Fri, Nov 13 total: 0.09"
Totals are for the center of Banner Elk, NC 28604 — open the free Precip app or pan the radar map below for your exact address.

The Precip app measured 0.02" rain + 1.5" snow in Banner Elk, NC 28604 over the last 24 hours and 0.55" over the past 7 days. So far in 2026, Banner Elk has received 41.92" of rain , 20.0% below average (normal to date: 52.36").
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" | 4.74" | −2.10" (−44%) |
| February | 3.01" | 3.94" | −0.93" (−24%) |
| March | 2.66" | 4.99" | −2.33" (−47%) |
| April | 3.12" | 5.34" | −2.22" (−42%) |
| May | 4.56" | 5.54" | −0.98" (−18%) |
| June | 3.68" | 5.52" | −1.84" (−33%) |
| July | 7.92" | 6.11" | +1.81" (+30%) |
| August | 5.69" | 5.38" | +0.31" (+6%) |
| September | 3.22" | 5.14" | −1.92" (−37%) |
| October | 3.93" | 4.12" | −0.19" (−5%) |
| November (to date) | 1.48" | 1.54" | −0.07" (−4%) |
| 2026 YTD Total | 41.92" | 52.36" | −10.45" (20.0% below average) |