Kentucky · precipitation record 1937–2026
Paducah, KY
2026
NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION
24.56in
year to date · normal 27.14"
rain ahead · next 3 days
2.11" of rain forecast
the most rain in 3 days since 2026
2.11in
Accumulation
TODAY
0.0in
no rain yet of 88 yrs
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MONTH TO DATE
2.47in
17th wettest of 88 yrs
253% of normal
253% of normal
LAST 90 DAYS
17.23in
22nd wettest of 89 yrs
125% of normal
125% of normal
YEAR TO DATE
24.56in
33rd driest of 89 yrs
90% of normal
90% of normal
Extremes & Streaks
Biggest Day on Record
7.49in
on Sep 5, 1985 · in 90 years
Dry Streak
0days
current run under 0.01" · longest ever 48 days (to Nov 15, 1964)
Wet Streak
3days
consecutive days with rain · longest ever 9 days
Year to Date vs Normal
90%
24.56" of a normal 27.14" · wettest 47.38" (2019) · driest 12.56" (2012)
This Year's Rainfall
Paducah's cumulative rainfall so far this year against its own record — the normal accumulation, and the wettest & driest years to date. The bright line is the running total; where it rides the band tells the story at a glance.
Sun & Location
Sun & Daylight Today
| Sunrise | 4:44 AM |
| Sunset | 7:17 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:00 PM |
| Daylight | 14h 33m |
Local standard time (no DST), level horizon.
Location
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