Question 1

How much rain did Winston Salem, NC 27198 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.46" of rain in Winston Salem, NC 27198 over the last 24 hours (full day Thu, Nov 5: 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 Winston Salem, NC 27198 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Winston Salem, NC 27198 has received 30.50" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 39.02" (21.8% below average). Recent monthly totals: August: 4.53" (normal 4.32"); September: 3.45" (normal 4.03"); October: 2.82" (normal 3.32"); November: 0.50" (normal 0.54").

Question 3

How much rain did Winston Salem, NC 27198 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.50" of rain in Winston Salem, NC 27198 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Winston Salem, NC 27198?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Winston Salem, NC 27198 ended 17 hours ago, dropping 0.46" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Winston Salem, NC 27198 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 Winston Salem, NC 27198 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	2.90"	3.72"	−0.82" (−22%)
February	2.39"	3.12"	−0.73" (−23%)
March	2.81"	4.06"	−1.25" (−31%)
April	0.98"	4.09"	−3.11" (−76%)
May	2.24"	3.74"	−1.51" (−40%)
June	2.13"	3.95"	−1.82" (−46%)
July	5.76"	4.13"	+1.63" (+39%)
August	4.53"	4.32"	+0.21" (+5%)
September	3.45"	4.03"	−0.58" (−14%)
October	2.82"	3.32"	−0.50" (−15%)
November (to date)	0.50"	0.54"	−0.04" (−8%)
2026 YTD Total	30.50"	39.02"	−8.52" (21.8% below average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Winston Salem, NC 27198

0.46" of rain in Winston Salem, NC 27198 in the last 24 hours

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