Is it normal to smell rain?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes, it’s normal to notice the smell of rain. That earthy, fresh scent is common and comes from compounds released by soil and plants when it rains.
Absolutely. Lots of people notice that earthy, fresh smell before or after rain—it’s often called petrichor. It comes from natural compounds in the soil and oils from plants that get stirred into the air by raindrops.
Some people pick it up more strongly than others, but enjoying or noticing it is nothing unusual. Rain really does have a smell; your nose isn’t making it up.