National average annual rainfall in the United States is about 30 inches (762 mm). But did you know that some US cities receive as much as 60 inches (1,524 mm) per year, while a few are positively soaked by double that amount and more? Across the United States, rainfall patterns vary dramatically. But there are regions of the country that collect more than their fair share of rainfall, and persistently so.
Based on average annual precipitation statistics published by the National Weather Service and US Climate Data, and referencing travel platform USA Heaven, we've compiled a list of the 15 rainiest cities in the United States, ranked in descending order of sogginess!
So, is your city always soaked? Click on and find out.