Rainfall totals North Carolina
No heavy-rain reports were filed in North Carolina 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, Wilmington, North Carolina, is the highest placed North Carolina city in the ranking, at 8 of 145 tracked cities. Full city precipitation ranking
How much rain did North Carolina get?
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | vs normal | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 39.57 inches | 49.44 inches | -9.87 inches (-20%) | 79 | 0.54 inches Oct 3, 2026 |
| Asheville | 34.95 inches | 39.19 inches | -4.24 inches (-11%) | 88 | 0.08 inches Sep 24, 2026 |
| Raleigh | 27.74 inches | 36.86 inches | -9.12 inches (-25%) | 66 | 0.32 inches Oct 3, 2026 |
| Charlotte | 25.43 inches | 34.38 inches | -8.95 inches (-26%) | 74 | 0.47 inches Oct 3, 2026 |
| Greensboro | 23.51 inches | 35.21 inches | -11.70 inches (-33%) | 74 | 0.21 inches Sep 24, 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 North Carolina
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 13.38 inches Sep 15, 1999 | 102.40 inches 2018 | 56.27 inches |
| Asheville | 5.78 inches Sep 26, 2024 | 79.48 inches 2018 | 47.99 inches |
| Raleigh | 6.45 inches Oct 8, 2016 | 60.29 inches 2018 | 44.08 inches |
| Charlotte | 6.88 inches Jul 23, 1997 | 62.63 inches 2003 | 43.19 inches |
| Greensboro | 7.46 inches Sep 24, 1947 | 64.11 inches 2018 | 43.06 inches |
Rain questions
How many inches of rain per year does North Carolina get?
43.1 inches at Greensboro to 56.3 inches at Wilmington is the range of average annual rainfall among the cities measured here, based on 1991-2020 normals.
How do I find past rainfall totals for North Carolina?
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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