Question 1

How much rain did Milwaukee, WI 53278 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.40" of rain in Milwaukee, WI 53278 over the last 24 hours (full day Tue, Nov 3: 0.31"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Milwaukee, WI 53278 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Milwaukee, WI 53278 has received 36.37" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 30.47" (19.4% above average). Recent monthly totals: August: 3.65" (normal 3.53"); September: 5.89" (normal 3.19"); October: 1.21" (normal 2.91"); November: 0.34" (normal 0.22").

Question 3

How much rain did Milwaukee, WI 53278 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.44" of rain in Milwaukee, WI 53278 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Milwaukee, WI 53278?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Milwaukee, WI 53278 ended 45 minutes ago, dropping 0.42" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Milwaukee, WI 53278 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 Milwaukee, WI 53278 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	2.08"	1.67"	+0.41" (+24%)
February	1.02"	1.57"	−0.55" (−35%)
March	4.39"	2.08"	+2.31" (+111%)
April	9.92"	3.80"	+6.12" (+161%)
May	0.53"	3.76"	−3.23" (−86%)
June	3.89"	4.42"	−0.53" (−12%)
July	3.45"	3.31"	+0.14" (+4%)
August	3.65"	3.53"	+0.12" (+3%)
September	5.89"	3.19"	+2.70" (+85%)
October	1.21"	2.91"	−1.70" (−58%)
November (to date)	0.34"	0.22"	+0.12" (+53%)
2026 YTD Total	36.37"	30.47"	+5.91" (19.4% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Milwaukee, WI 53278

0.40" of rain in Milwaukee, WI 53278 in the last 24 hours

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