Rainfall totals South Carolina
No heavy-rain reports were filed in South 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, Charleston, South Carolina, is the highest placed South Carolina city in the ranking, at 16 of 145 tracked cities. Full city precipitation ranking
How much rain did South Carolina get?
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | vs normal | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 30.57 inches | 38.59 inches | -8.02 inches (-21%) | 86 | 0.04 inches Oct 3, 2026 |
| Charleston | 24.97 inches | 43.29 inches | -18.32 inches (-42%) | 79 | 0.16 inches Oct 3, 2026 |
| Columbia | 21.99 inches | 36.46 inches | -14.47 inches (-40%) | 73 | 0.05 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 South Carolina
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 9.32 inches Aug 26, 1995 | 73.70 inches 2020 | 50.21 inches |
| Charleston | 11.50 inches Oct 3, 2015 | 74.89 inches 2015 | 51.61 inches |
| Columbia | 6.87 inches Oct 4, 2015 | 70.53 inches 1964 | 47.12 inches |
Rain questions
How many inches of rain per year does South Carolina get?
47.1 inches at Columbia to 51.6 inches at Charleston 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 South 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.
Rain events in South Carolina
| Dates | Top | Where | States | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4 to 5, 2026 | 7.66 inches | 2 NW Charleston, SC | 3 | 12 |
| October 3 to 4, 2026 | 7.19 inches | 5 S Jefferson, SC | 2 | 5 |
Counties with rain reports in South Carolina, 2026
- Charleston County5 · 7.66 inches
- Chesterfield County1 · 7.19 inches
- Colleton County1 · 4.34 inches
- Berkeley County1 · 2.05 inches
A county earns a spot here as soon as one report in the period is filed.
Recent days with reports in South Carolina
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