Question 1

How much rain did Essex, MD 21221 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.07" of rain in Essex, MD 21221 over the last 24 hours (full day Thu, Nov 5: 0.04"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Essex, MD 21221 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Essex, MD 21221 has received 43.68" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 41.24" (5.9% above average). Recent monthly totals: August: 8.32" (normal 4.29"); September: 3.67" (normal 4.70"); October: 3.27" (normal 4.41"); November: 0.07" (normal 0.64").

Question 3

How much rain did Essex, MD 21221 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.07" of rain in Essex, MD 21221 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Essex, MD 21221?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Essex, MD 21221 ended 11 hours ago, dropping 0.07" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Essex, MD 21221 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 Essex, MD 21221 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	2.95"	3.28"	−0.33" (−10%)
February	1.90"	2.84"	−0.94" (−33%)
March	2.21"	4.31"	−2.10" (−49%)
April	2.12"	3.64"	−1.52" (−42%)
May	6.27"	4.21"	+2.06" (+49%)
June	3.48"	4.32"	−0.84" (−19%)
July	9.43"	4.61"	+4.82" (+105%)
August	8.32"	4.29"	+4.03" (+94%)
September	3.67"	4.70"	−1.03" (−22%)
October	3.27"	4.41"	−1.14" (−26%)
November (to date)	0.07"	0.64"	−0.57" (−89%)
2026 YTD Total	43.68"	41.24"	+2.43" (5.9% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Essex, MD 21221

0.07" of rain in Essex, MD 21221 in the last 24 hours

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