Question 1

How much rain did Washington, DC 20542 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.01" of rain in Washington, DC 20542 over the last 24 hours (full day Wed, Nov 4: 0.02"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Washington, DC 20542 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Washington, DC 20542 has received 28.41" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 39.54" (28.1% below average). Recent monthly totals: August: 4.21" (normal 3.89"); September: 3.75" (normal 4.39"); October: 2.23" (normal 4.03"); November: 0.02" (normal 0.51").

Question 3

How much rain did Washington, DC 20542 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.02" of rain in Washington, DC 20542 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Washington, DC 20542?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Washington, DC 20542 ended 18 days ago, dropping 0.30" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Washington, DC 20542 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 Washington, DC 20542 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	3.09"	3.11"	−0.02" (−1%)
February	2.54"	2.74"	−0.20" (−7%)
March	2.60"	3.89"	−1.30" (−33%)
April	1.23"	3.44"	−2.21" (−64%)
May	4.25"	4.45"	−0.19" (−4%)
June	2.15"	4.49"	−2.35" (−52%)
July	2.36"	4.60"	−2.25" (−49%)
August	4.21"	3.89"	+0.32" (+8%)
September	3.75"	4.39"	−0.64" (−15%)
October	2.23"	4.03"	−1.80" (−45%)
November (to date)	0.02"	0.51"	−0.49" (−97%)
2026 YTD Total	28.41"	39.54"	−11.13" (28.1% below average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Washington, DC 20542

0.01" of rain in Washington, DC 20542 in the last 24 hours

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