Virginia · precipitation record 1912–2026
Roanoke, VA
THIS YEAR · 2026
DRIEST THIS YEAR SINCE 2002
14.59in
9th driest of 115 years · normal 21.02"
Accumulation
TODAY
0.02in
41st wettest of 113 yrs
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MONTH TO DATE
1.63in
38th wettest of 114 yrs
142% of normal
142% of normal
LAST 90 DAYS
7.16in
16th driest of 114 yrs
68% of normal
68% of normal
YEAR TO DATE
14.59in
9th driest of 115 yrs
69% of normal
69% of normal
Extremes & Streaks
Biggest Day on Record
6.61in
on Nov 4, 1985 · in 115 years
Dry Streak
1days
current run under 0.01" · longest ever 40 days (to Nov 23, 2001)
Wet Streak
0days
consecutive days with rain · longest ever 12 days
Year to Date vs Normal
69%
14.59" of a normal 21.02" · wettest 37.35" (2013) · driest 11.67" (1930)
This Year's Rainfall
Roanoke'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 | 5:08 AM |
| Sunset | 7:42 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:25 PM |
| Daylight | 14h 35m |
Local standard time (no DST), level horizon.
Location
Nearby Stations
Blacksburg, VA25 mi WLynchburg, VA42 mi EDanville, VA62 mi SEBluefield, WV67 mi WBeckley, WV70 mi WGreensboro, NC84 mi S
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