Rainfall totals Maryland
No heavy-rain reports were filed in Maryland 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, Baltimore, Maryland, is the highest placed Maryland city in the ranking, at 48 of 145 tracked cities. Full city precipitation ranking
How much rain did Maryland get?
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | vs normal | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 29.50 inches | 35.24 inches | -5.74 inches (-16%) | 89 | 0.03 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 Maryland
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 6.30 inches Aug 12, 2014 | 71.82 inches 2018 | 42.43 inches |
Rain questions
How many inches of rain per year does Maryland get?
42.4 inches is the average annual rainfall at Baltimore, based on 1991-2020 normals.
How do I find past rainfall totals for Maryland?
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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