Question 1

How much rain did Chesterton, IN 46304 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.01" of rain in Chesterton, IN 46304 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 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 Chesterton, IN 46304 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Chesterton, IN 46304 has received 44.70" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 33.51" (33.4% above average). Recent monthly totals: July: 5.67" (normal 3.98"); August: 7.90" (normal 3.97"); September: 5.80" (normal 3.34"); October: 1.39" (normal 3.67").

Question 3

How much rain did Chesterton, IN 46304 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.01" of rain in Chesterton, IN 46304 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Chesterton, IN 46304?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Chesterton, IN 46304 ended 14 days ago, dropping 0.40" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Chesterton, IN 46304 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 Chesterton, IN 46304 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	1.11"	2.42"	−1.31" (−54%)
February	0.62"	2.02"	−1.39" (−69%)
March	4.91"	2.35"	+2.56" (+109%)
April	5.20"	3.58"	+1.62" (+45%)
May	1.79"	4.02"	−2.24" (−56%)
June	10.30"	4.17"	+6.13" (+147%)
July	5.67"	3.98"	+1.69" (+42%)
August	7.90"	3.97"	+3.93" (+99%)
September	5.80"	3.34"	+2.47" (+74%)
October	1.39"	3.67"	−2.27" (−62%)
2026 YTD Total	44.70"	33.51"	+11.19" (33.4% above average)

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