Question 1

How much rain did Birmingham, AL 35218 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.04" of rain in Birmingham, AL 35218 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 0.02"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Birmingham, AL 35218 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Birmingham, AL 35218 has received 41.52" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 47.53" (12.6% below average). Recent monthly totals: August: 3.18" (normal 4.30"); September: 1.12" (normal 4.19"); October: 3.92" (normal 3.46"); November: 0.02" (normal 0.14").

Question 3

How much rain did Birmingham, AL 35218 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.04" of rain in Birmingham, AL 35218 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Birmingham, AL 35218?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Birmingham, AL 35218 ended 3 hours ago, dropping 0.04" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Birmingham, AL 35218 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 Birmingham, AL 35218 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	6.06"	5.15"	+0.90" (+18%)
February	3.65"	5.44"	−1.79" (−33%)
March	4.67"	5.47"	−0.80" (−15%)
April	4.99"	5.26"	−0.27" (−5%)
May	3.71"	4.43"	−0.73" (−16%)
June	6.37"	4.90"	+1.46" (+30%)
July	3.83"	4.78"	−0.95" (−20%)
August	3.18"	4.30"	−1.12" (−26%)
September	1.12"	4.19"	−3.06" (−73%)
October	3.92"	3.46"	+0.46" (+13%)
November (to date)	0.02"	0.14"	−0.12" (−83%)
2026 YTD Total	41.52"	47.53"	−6.01" (12.6% below average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Birmingham, AL 35218

0.04" of rain in Birmingham, AL 35218 in the last 24 hours

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