Rainiest Cities in Alberta

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Alberta

1 Greenview No. 16 35.3"

2 Crowsnest Pass 28.5"

3 Edson 28.4"

4 Hinton 28.1"

5 Westlock 27.8"

6 Ottewell 26.2"

7 Kiniski Gardens 26.0"

8 Wild Rose 26.0"

9 Silver Berry 26.0"

10 Morinville 25.7"

11 Sherwood Park 25.4"

12 Whitecourt 25.3"

13 Stony Plain 24.8"

14 Athabasca 24.5"

15 Clearwater County 24.2"

16 Fort Saskatchewan 23.9"

17 Spruce Grove 23.7"

18 Baturyn 23.5"

19 Dunluce 23.5"

20 Brintnell 23.4"

21 Hollick-Kenyon 23.4"

22 Evansdale 23.4"

23 Kilkenny 23.4"

24 Alberta Avenue 23.4"

25 Boyle Street 23.4"

26 Strathcona 23.4"

27 Camrose 23.2"

28 Ellerslie 23.0"

29 Allard 23.0"

30 Summerside 23.0"

31 Brazeau County 23.0"

32 Leduc 22.9"

33 Sylvan Lake 22.8"

34 Beaumont 22.7"

35 Belvedere 22.6"

36 Empire Park 22.6"

37 Belmont 22.6"

38 MacEwan 22.6"

39 Twin Brooks 22.6"

40 Terwillegar Towne 22.6"

41 South Terwillegar 22.6"

42 Rutherford 22.6"

43 Garneau 22.6"

44 Devon 22.5"

45 Yellowhead County 22.5"

46 Edmonton 22.4"

47 Drayton Valley 22.2"

48 St. Albert 22.1"

49 Cumberland 22.1"

50 Wetaskiwin 22.0"

51 La Perle 22.0"

52 Aldergrove 22.0"

53 Callingwood South 22.0"

54 Downtown 22.0"

55 Wîhkwêntôwin 22.0"

56 Queen Mary Park 22.0"

57 Westmount 22.0"

58 Lymburn 22.0"

59 Inglewood 22.0"

60 Ormsby Place 21.9"

61 The Hamptons 21.9"

62 Glastonbury 21.9"

63 Ponoka 21.7"

64 Rocky Mountain House 21.5"

65 Slave Lake 21.4"

66 Ambleside 21.3"

67 Canmore 21.2"

68 Airdrie 20.9"

69 Olds 20.7"

70 Blackfalds 20.7"

71 Wetaskiwin County No. 10 20.6"

72 Lac Ste. Anne County 20.5"

73 St. Paul County No. 19 20.5"

74 Innisfail 20.3"

75 Panorama Hills 19.8"

76 Lacombe 19.7"

77 Grande Prairie 19.7"

78 Peace River 19.6"

79 Nolan Hill 19.6"

80 Sage Hill 19.6"

81 Evanston 19.6"

82 Hamptons 19.6"

83 Kincora 19.6"

84 Sherwood 19.6"

85 Barrhead County No. 11 19.5"

86 Cochrane 19.3"

87 Okotoks 19.3"

88 Redstone 19.3"

89 Foothills County 19.2"

90 Calgary 19.0"

91 Didsbury 19.0"

92 Red Deer 18.7"

93 Sturgeon County 18.6"

94 Banff 18.6"

95 Parkland 18.6"

96 Mountain View County 18.5"

97 Grande Prairie County No. 1 18.4"

98 Huntington Hills 18.4"

99 Thorncliffe 18.4"

100 Sandstone Valley 18.4"

The rainiest cities in Alberta receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Greenview No. 16 leads with 35.3 inches of precipitation annually.

High rainfall supports diverse ecosystems, extensive park systems, and reliable water supplies. These cities often feature vibrant gardens, green spaces, and agricultural communities that benefit from consistent moisture throughout the year.

While abundant rainfall supports lush environments, it can also bring challenges including flooding risks, high humidity, and more frequent overcast days. Many rainy cities have adapted with robust drainage systems, covered public spaces, and a cultural embrace of indoor activities.

Did You Know?

1. Greenview No. 16 receives 35.3" of precipitation annually — that's about 2.9 feet of water.
2. The rainiest cities in the U.S. are primarily in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, though for very different reasons — tropical moisture vs. marine influence.
3. High rainfall areas tend to have lower wildfire risk and more reliable municipal water supplies.

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