Question 1

How much rain did Charleston, SC 29402 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.02" of rain in Charleston, SC 29402 over the last 24 hours (full day Wed, Nov 4: 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 Charleston, SC 29402 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Charleston, SC 29402 has received 28.12" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 43.20" (34.9% below average). Recent monthly totals: August: 5.89" (normal 6.33"); September: 0.66" (normal 5.43"); October: 5.88" (normal 4.60"); November: 0.02" (normal 0.35").

Question 3

How much rain did Charleston, SC 29402 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.02" of rain in Charleston, SC 29402 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Charleston, SC 29402?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Charleston, SC 29402 ended 24 days ago, dropping 0.05" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Charleston, SC 29402 measured?

Accepted Answer

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to measure rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for Charleston, SC 29402 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	1.68"	3.44"	−1.76" (−51%)
February	2.21"	3.12"	−0.91" (−29%)
March	0.67"	3.46"	−2.78" (−80%)
April	0.24"	3.12"	−2.88" (−92%)
May	2.81"	2.86"	−0.05" (−2%)
June	2.99"	5.06"	−2.07" (−41%)
July	5.07"	5.43"	−0.36" (−7%)
August	5.89"	6.33"	−0.44" (−7%)
September	0.66"	5.43"	−4.76" (−88%)
October	5.88"	4.60"	+1.28" (+28%)
November (to date)	0.02"	0.35"	−0.34" (−95%)
2026 YTD Total	28.12"	43.20"	−15.08" (34.9% below average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Charleston, SC 29402

0.02" of rain in Charleston, SC 29402 in the last 24 hours

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