Need to know if it rained on a specific date? Finding accurate historical rain data for any location is fast and straightforward. This guide will show you how to quickly access detailed rainfall information, including precise amounts and descriptions like ‘trace’ or ‘downpour,’ using easy-to-use tools. Get the answers you need in seconds.
Using the Weather History Dashboard to find out if it rained on a date
The weather history dashboard is completely free to use and can give you historical rain information in just a few seconds. Here are the steps:
- Visit https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather-history
- Enter your location and your date or date range
- The Weather History Dashboard will show you the rain details
If you prefer to follow screenshots, here is what you will see.
You will instantly see the rain information as well as other weather measures for your required location.
Downloading the rain information for a date as a CSV or Excel file
It is also very easy to download the rain details on a date as a CSV or Excel file. You can then import your file into Excel or virtually any other data analysis tool.
- Sign up for a free account at https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather-query-builder/
- Log into your new account
- Enter your location (or select the option to use your current location)
- Use the calendar to select your date or date range. (You can also change the radio button from Day to Hourly data if you prefer.)
- You can now see your weather data. Click the Download data button to download a CSV file. Or use the API button to see the URL Query to pull the raw data directly into your app or script.
If you need more details on how to sign up for your free account and download data, please search our website for “tutorial” and you can get up and running quickly..
Getting the rain on a date via an API for use in your app or code
If you are writing code or script and need to get the rain for a date, you can get CSV or JSON data directly via the weather API. This allows you to automate the rain retrieval process and use the resulting data in your business processes, database ETL, or custom app.
- Sign up for a free account at https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather-query-builder/
- Log into your new account
- Press the Account button in the upper right to obtain your API Key.
- Either use the web-base query builder to create your query URL or create the query via your code or script.
If you need more details on how to build and run an API query, take a look at the documentation or follow the detailed tutorials below.
As you can see, Visual Crossing provides a user-friendly and efficient way to access historical rainfall data. Whether you need a quick overview via the Weather History Dashboard, downloadable data for analysis, or automated access through our weather API, we offer the tools you need. Get accurate and detailed rain information for any date and location, quickly and easily.
FAQs
1. Did it rain last night (or on a specific date)?
You can easily find out if it rained on a specific date using the Visual Crossing Weather History Dashboard. Simply enter your location and the date you’re interested in. This tool provides detailed historical weather data, including rainfall amounts. You can also download the data for further analysis. This will also answer variations like:
- Did it rain yesterday?
- Did it rain this morning?
- Did it rain today?
- Did it rain overnight?
2. When will it start raining (or when did it rain)?
If you need future rainfall predictions, Visual Crossing’s weather forecast data can provide precise information on when rain is expected to start. You can access this data through our API or the query builder. For historical rain start times, the hourly data options within our historical data tools will give you the specific time. This will also answer variations like:
- When does it rain?
- What time did it start raining today?
- When did it start raining today?
3. Is it raining (or is it going to rain)?
For real-time rain information, you can use our weather API to get current conditions. If you’re looking for future predictions, our forecast data will tell you if rain is expected today. You can also use our query tools to quickly get yes/no answers based on your location. This will also answer variations like:
- Will it rain today yes or no?
- Is it gonna rain today yes or no?
- Is it raining here?
- Is it raining outside?
4. Where did it rain (or where does it rain a lot)?
Visual Crossing’s historical data allows you to analyze rainfall patterns over time for various locations. You can use our tools to identify areas that experience high rainfall amounts or see where rain is currently falling. This will also answer variations like:
- Where does it rain a lot in the US?
- Where did the rain come from today?
5. Did it rain near me (or at my location)?
To get localized rain information, Visual Crossing’s tools allow you to specify your exact location. Use our ‘Use your location’ feature or enter your coordinates to get precise rainfall data for your area. This will also answer variations like:
- Did it rain today near me?
- When did it rain last near me?
- Did it rain last night at my location?
6. How much did it rain (or how long has it been raining)?
Visual Crossing provides detailed rainfall amounts in millimeters or inches, allowing you to determine how much rain fell. For duration questions, our hourly data can show the start and end times of rainfall. Our real-time data can also give you information on the current intensity of rain. This will also answer variations like:
- How long does rain last?
- How long has it been raining today?
- How hard is it raining outside?
7. Why did it rain (or what happened to the rain)?
While we can’t explain the meteorological reasons behind every rain event, Visual Crossing’s historical data can provide context by showing related weather conditions like temperature, humidity, and wind. This data can help you understand the broader weather patterns that led to the rain. This will also answer the variation ‘What happened to the rain?’.
8. How wet is the ground (or is the ground wet)?
While Visual Crossing primarily provides rainfall data, you can infer ground wetness based on the amount of rain recorded. Our tools can give you the rainfall totals, and you can use them to assess likely ground conditions. This will also answer the variation: ‘Is the ground wet outside?’.