Question 1

How much rain did River Forest, IL 60305 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.12" of rain in River Forest, IL 60305 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 0.09"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for River Forest, IL 60305 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, River Forest, IL 60305 has received 42.91" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 33.81" (26.9% above average). Recent monthly totals: July: 7.98" (normal 3.82"); August: 4.54" (normal 3.99"); September: 4.77" (normal 3.24"); October: 2.42" (normal 3.46").

Question 3

How much rain did River Forest, IL 60305 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.19" of rain in River Forest, IL 60305 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in River Forest, IL 60305?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in River Forest, IL 60305 ended 14 hours ago, dropping 0.12" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for River Forest, IL 60305 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 River Forest, IL 60305 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	2.83"	2.11"	+0.72" (+34%)
February	0.33"	1.97"	−1.64" (−83%)
March	6.18"	2.43"	+3.75" (+155%)
April	5.41"	3.85"	+1.56" (+41%)
May	1.76"	4.59"	−2.83" (−62%)
June	6.68"	4.35"	+2.33" (+53%)
July	7.98"	3.82"	+4.16" (+109%)
August	4.54"	3.99"	+0.56" (+14%)
September	4.77"	3.24"	+1.53" (+47%)
October	2.42"	3.46"	−1.04" (−30%)
2026 YTD Total	42.91"	33.81"	+9.09" (26.9% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in River Forest, IL 60305

0.12" of rain in River Forest, IL 60305 in the last 24 hours

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Monthly Rainfall Totals in River Forest (2026)

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