No, an inverter generator cannot get wet. As a generator helps with the creation of electricity, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends one thing. The recommendation is that you should safeguard the generator from moisture if you intend to use it in wet conditions. When you do this, place the generator on a level surface. Also, position a 3/4inch piece of plywood on the ground under the generator so that it cannot get wet even when there is moisture on the surface. You might wonder what will happen if my portable inverter generator gets wet. You are increasing the risk of getting a shock or severe electrocution when you use a wet generator before drying it out completely. Do not operate an unsecured generator in wet conditions like snow or rain or even near fountains and lakes. Even, if your palms are wet completely dry them before you get near the generator. As the sole job of a generator is to generate power and transfer it to its output ports, it is more sensitive to water as compared to other tiny engines.