Question 1

How much rain did Shirland, IL 61079 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.01" of rain in Shirland, IL 61079 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 0.20"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Shirland, IL 61079 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Shirland, IL 61079 has received 40.04" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 32.83" (22.0% above average). Recent monthly totals: August: 3.15" (normal 3.97"); September: 7.85" (normal 3.76"); October: 1.90" (normal 2.89"); November: 0.01" (normal 0.08").

Question 3

How much rain did Shirland, IL 61079 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.31" of rain in Shirland, IL 61079 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Shirland, IL 61079?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Shirland, IL 61079 ended 1 day ago, dropping 0.22" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Shirland, IL 61079 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 Shirland, IL 61079 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.86"	1.48"	−0.62" (−42%)
February	0.19"	1.52"	−1.33" (−88%)
March	3.66"	2.14"	+1.52" (+71%)
April	10.66"	3.58"	+7.08" (+198%)
May	0.95"	4.16"	−3.20" (−77%)
June	7.86"	5.36"	+2.50" (+47%)
July	2.96"	3.90"	−0.94" (−24%)
August	3.15"	3.97"	−0.83" (−21%)
September	7.85"	3.76"	+4.09" (+109%)
October	1.90"	2.89"	−0.99" (−34%)
November (to date)	0.01"	0.08"	−0.07" (−86%)
2026 YTD Total	40.04"	32.83"	+7.21" (22.0% above average)

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0.01" of rain in Shirland, IL 61079 in the last 24 hours

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