Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1988, Death Valley, California, one of the driest spots in North America, was "drenched" with 1.53 inches of rain. The valley's average annual rainfall is less than two inches. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms