Rainfall totals DC
No heavy-rain reports were filed in DC in the last 24 hours. The state table below has the year to date totals for 2026.
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For normal annual precipitation from NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Washington, DC, is the highest placed DC city in the ranking, at 58 of 145 tracked cities. Full city precipitation ranking
How much rain did DC get?
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | vs normal | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 26.38 inches | 32.78 inches | -6.40 inches (-20%) | 87 | 0.25 inches Oct 3, 2026 |
Station observations are from GHCN-Daily, with a 1-3 day lag and quality checks by NOAA. Averages are 1991-2020 normals from NCEI.
Rainfall records for DC
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6.11 inches Jun 21, 1972 | 66.28 inches 2018 | 40.29 inches |
Rain questions
How many inches of rain per year does DC get?
40.3 inches is the average annual rainfall at Washington, based on 1991-2020 normals.
How do I find past rainfall totals for DC?
This page has year-to-date totals and records for each station. Each city page keeps a day-by-day log. For older station history, use the NCEI past weather portal.
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