Rainiest Cities in Flanders

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Flanders

1 Neeroeteren 46.3"

2 Eisden 46.3"

3 Diepenbeek 46.3"

4 Hasselt 46.3"

5 Kinrooi 46.3"

6 Peer 46.3"

7 Hechtel 46.3"

8 Genk 46.3"

9 Wellen 46.3"

10 Leopoldsburg 46.3"

11 Riemst 46.3"

12 Maasmechelen 46.3"

13 Zutendaal 46.3"

14 Meeuwen 46.3"

15 Koersel 46.3"

16 Overpelt 46.3"

17 Lommel 46.3"

18 Kuringen 46.3"

19 Heusden 46.3"

20 Beverst 46.3"

21 Neerpelt 46.3"

22 Houthalen 46.3"

23 Helchteren 46.3"

24 Tongeren 46.3"

25 Bilzen 46.3"

26 Dilsen 46.3"

27 Bocholt 46.3"

28 Heers 46.3"

29 Lanaken 46.3"

30 Hoeselt 46.3"

31 Borgloon 46.3"

32 Mechelen-aan-de-Maas 46.3"

33 Alken 46.3"

34 Kortessem 46.3"

35 Bree 46.3"

36 Zolder 46.3"

37 Zonhoven 46.3"

38 Eksel 46.3"

39 Opglabbeek 46.3"

40 As 46.3"

41 Knokke-Heist 46.2"

42 Knokke 46.2"

43 Damme 46.2"

44 Maaseik 44.7"

45 Wuustwezel 44.1"

46 Sint-Lenaarts 44.1"

47 Brecht 44.1"

48 Brasschaat 44.1"

49 Hoevenen 44.1"

50 Zoersel 44.1"

51 Schoten 44.1"

52 's-Gravenwezel 44.1"

53 Westmalle 44.1"

54 Oostmalle 44.1"

55 Kalmthout 44.1"

56 Kapellen 44.1"

57 Stabroek 44.1"

58 Ekeren 44.1"

59 Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor 44.1"

60 Essen 44.1"

61 Oud-Turnhout 42.8"

62 Turnhout 42.8"

63 Vosselaar 42.8"

64 Retie 42.8"

65 Rijkevorsel 42.8"

66 Arendonk 42.8"

67 Hoogstraten 42.8"

68 Merksplas 42.8"

69 Beerse 42.8"

70 Ravels 42.8"

71 Halen 42.1"

72 Kasterlee 42.1"

73 Bierbeek 42.1"

74 Tielt-Winge 42.1"

75 Tessenderlo 42.1"

76 Beverlo 42.1"

77 Beringen 42.1"

78 Lille 42.1"

79 Sint-Truiden 42.1"

80 Geel 42.1"

81 Mol 42.1"

82 Tienen 42.1"

83 Tongerlo 42.1"

84 Scherpenheuvel 42.1"

85 Booischot 42.1"

86 Aarschot 42.1"

87 Herentals 42.1"

88 Herk-de-Stad 42.1"

89 Landen 42.1"

90 Begijnendijk 42.1"

91 Boutersem 42.1"

92 Lummen 42.1"

93 Westerlo 42.1"

94 Diest 42.1"

95 Meerhout 42.1"

96 Lubbeek 42.1"

97 Balen 42.1"

98 Vorst 42.1"

99 Langdorp 42.1"

100 Kortenaken 42.1"

The rainiest cities in Flanders receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Neeroeteren leads with 46.3 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. Neeroeteren receives 46.3" of precipitation annually — that's about 3.9 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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