Question 1

How much rain did Birmingham, AL 35261 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 1.56" of rain in Birmingham, AL 35261 over the last 24 hours (full day Wed, Nov 4: 0.95"). 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 35261 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Birmingham, AL 35261 has received 55.65" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 49.22" (13.1% above average). Recent monthly totals: August: 4.47" (normal 4.39"); September: 1.89" (normal 4.28"); October: 3.59" (normal 3.50"); November: 1.60" (normal 0.61").

Question 3

How much rain did Birmingham, AL 35261 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 1.64" of rain in Birmingham, AL 35261 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Birmingham, AL 35261?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Birmingham, AL 35261 ended 2 hours ago, dropping 1.58" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Birmingham, AL 35261 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 35261 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	7.36"	5.26"	+2.10" (+40%)
February	3.47"	5.31"	−1.84" (−35%)
March	5.48"	5.67"	−0.19" (−3%)
April	5.49"	5.38"	+0.11" (+2%)
May	4.49"	4.78"	−0.30" (−6%)
June	8.70"	4.89"	+3.82" (+78%)
July	9.12"	5.15"	+3.97" (+77%)
August	4.47"	4.39"	+0.08" (+2%)
September	1.89"	4.28"	−2.40" (−56%)
October	3.59"	3.50"	+0.09" (+2%)
November (to date)	1.60"	0.61"	+0.99" (+163%)
2026 YTD Total	55.65"	49.22"	+6.43" (13.1% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Birmingham, AL 35261

1.56" of rain in Birmingham, AL 35261 in the last 24 hours

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