Rainiest Cities in Arizona

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Rainiest Cities — Arizona

1 Saddlebrooke 21.7"

2 Sierra Vista Southeast 20.8"

3 Flagstaff 20.5"

4 Payson 19.8"

5 Doney Park 17.5"

6 Sedona 17.1"

7 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) 17.1"

8 Scottsdale 16.5"

9 Prescott 16.5"

10 Prescott Valley 16.5"

11 Rio Rico 16.1"

12 Green Valley 16.0"

13 Show Low 15.7"

14 Globe 15.6"

15 Williamson 14.8"

16 Nogales 14.6"

17 Douglas 14.0"

18 Catalina 13.2"

19 Oro Valley 13.2"

20 Camp Verde 13.2"

21 Verde Village 13.2"

22 Sierra Vista 13.0"

23 Corona de Tucson 12.9"

24 Sahuarita 12.9"

25 Cave Creek 12.6"

26 Gold Canyon 12.6"

27 Gilbert 12.3"

28 Peoria 12.2"

29 Benson 11.8"

30 Catalina Foothills 11.7"

31 Chandler 11.3"

32 Tucson Estates 11.1"

33 Valencia West 11.1"

34 Three Points 11.1"

35 Picture Rocks 11.1"

36 Marana 11.1"

37 Avra Valley 11.1"

38 Snowflake 11.0"

39 Wickenburg 10.9"

40 Phoenix 10.9"

41 Drexel Heights 10.8"

42 Tucson Mountains 10.8"

43 Apache Junction 10.8"

44 Casas Adobes 10.8"

45 Flowing Wells 10.8"

46 Avondale 10.7"

47 Tucson 10.4"

48 Goodyear 10.4"

49 San Tan Valley 10.3"

50 Mesa 10.2"

51 Fountain Hills 10.2"

52 Surprise 9.6"

53 Glendale 9.3"

54 Tempe 9.3"

55 Anthem 8.9"

56 New River 8.9"

57 Guadalupe 8.8"

58 Safford 8.8"

59 Thatcher 8.8"

60 Cottonwood 8.8"

61 Paradise Valley 8.7"

62 Florence 8.6"

63 Sun City West 8.3"

64 Citrus Park 8.3"

65 El Mirage 8.3"

66 Sun City 8.3"

67 Litchfield Park 8.3"

68 Youngtown 8.3"

69 Eloy 8.3"

70 Coolidge 8.3"

71 Tolleson 8.2"

72 Buckeye 8.1"

73 Golden Valley 8.0"

74 Kingman 8.0"

75 New Kingman-Butler 8.0"

76 Arizona City 8.0"

77 Casa Grande 7.9"

78 Page 7.5"

79 Winslow 6.5"

80 Tuba City 6.3"

81 Lake Havasu City 5.9"

82 Bullhead City 5.4"

83 Fort Mohave 5.4"

84 Yuma 4.1"

85 Fortuna Foothills 3.6"

86 San Luis 3.3"

87 Somerton 3.3"

The rainiest cities in Arizona receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Saddlebrooke leads with 21.7 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. Saddlebrooke receives 21.7" of precipitation annually — that's about 1.8 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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