Question 1

How much rain did Empire, CO 80438 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.00" of rain in Empire, CO 80438 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 Empire, CO 80438 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Empire, CO 80438 has received 21.48" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 28.92" (25.7% below average). Recent monthly totals: July: 3.35" (normal 2.85"); August: 1.91" (normal 2.55"); September: 2.54" (normal 2.22"); October: 0.93" (normal 2.37").

Question 3

How much rain did Empire, CO 80438 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.08" of rain in Empire, CO 80438 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Empire, CO 80438?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Empire, CO 80438 ended 5 days ago, dropping 0.01" rain + 0.7" snow as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Empire, CO 80438 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 Empire, CO 80438 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.97"	3.00"	−2.03" (−68%)
February	2.44"	2.99"	−0.55" (−18%)
March	2.04"	3.59"	−1.55" (−43%)
April	2.43"	4.41"	−1.98" (−45%)
May	4.23"	3.27"	+0.95" (+29%)
June	0.64"	1.65"	−1.02" (−62%)
July	3.35"	2.85"	+0.50" (+18%)
August	1.91"	2.55"	−0.65" (−25%)
September	2.54"	2.22"	+0.32" (+14%)
October	0.93"	2.37"	−1.44" (−61%)
2026 YTD Total	21.48"	28.92"	−7.44" (25.7% below average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Empire, CO 80438

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