Rainiest Cities in Maranhão

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Maranhão

1 Godofredo Viana 106.3"

2 Cândido Mendes 106.3"

3 Amapá do Maranhão 94.5"

4 Santa Luzia do Paruá 91.7"

5 Centro do Guilherme 91.3"

6 Presidente Sarney 91.3"

7 Centro Novo do Maranhão 91.1"

8 Junco do Maranhão 91.1"

9 Maranhãozinho 91.1"

10 Governador Nunes Freire 91.1"

11 Maracaçumé 91.1"

12 Boa Vista do Gurupi 91.0"

13 Turiaçu 90.2"

14 Turilândia 89.6"

15 Santa Helena 89.6"

16 Nova Olinda do Maranhão 86.8"

17 Luís Domingues 85.9"

18 São Luís 85.2"

19 Vargem Grande 83.8"

20 Carutapera 83.7"

21 São Bento 82.5"

22 Palmeirândia 82.5"

23 Pinheiro 82.5"

24 Peri Mirim 82.5"

25 Bequimão 82.5"

26 Nina Rodrigues 81.9"

27 Araguanã 81.4"

28 São José de Ribamar 80.9"

29 Paço do Lumiar 80.9"

30 Pedro do Rosário 80.8"

31 Viana 79.4"

32 São Vicente Ferrer 79.4"

33 São João Batista 79.4"

34 Olinda Nova do Maranhão 79.4"

35 Matinha 79.4"

36 Vitória do Mearim 79.1"

37 Igarapé do Meio 79.1"

38 Penalva 79.1"

39 Arari 79.1"

40 Cajari 79.1"

41 Presidente Vargas 79.0"

42 Bacabeira 77.7"

43 São Benedito do Rio Preto 75.0"

44 Belágua 74.8"

45 Matões do Norte 74.8"

46 Anajatuba 74.8"

47 Cantanhede 74.8"

48 Miranda do Norte 74.8"

49 Itapecuru Mirim 74.8"

50 Alcântara 74.6"

51 Bacurituba 74.2"

52 Pirapemas 73.3"

53 Cajapió 72.9"

54 Bela Vista do Maranhão 72.0"

55 Tufilândia 72.0"

56 Zé Doca 72.0"

57 Santa Inês 72.0"

58 Governador Newton Bello 72.0"

59 Pindaré-Mirim 72.0"

60 Monção 72.0"

61 Rosário 71.4"

62 Presidente Juscelino 71.4"

63 Axixá 71.4"

64 Icatu 71.4"

65 Morros 71.4"

66 Urbano Santos 71.1"

67 Humberto de Campos 70.9"

68 Primeira Cruz 70.9"

69 Santa Rita 70.3"

70 Bacabal 70.1"

71 Satubinha 70.1"

72 Olho d’Água das Cunhãs 70.1"

73 Pio XII 70.1"

74 Lago Verde 70.1"

75 Conceição do Lago-Açu 70.1"

76 Brejo 68.6"

77 Buriti 68.5"

78 Apicum-Açu 68.0"

79 São João do Carú 67.6"

80 Chapadinha 67.4"

81 Anapurus 67.2"

82 Duque Bacelar 67.1"

83 Poção de Pedras 66.1"

84 São Pedro da Água Branca 65.8"

85 Central do Maranhão 65.8"

86 Mata Roma 65.8"

87 Vitorino Freire 65.5"

88 Paulo Ramos 65.5"

89 Bom Lugar 65.5"

90 Bernardo do Mearim 65.5"

91 Lago da Pedra 65.5"

92 Lago do Junco 65.5"

93 Igarapé Grande 65.5"

94 Alto Alegre do Pindaré 65.0"

95 Esperantinópolis 64.9"

96 Coelho Neto 64.4"

97 Carolina 64.3"

98 Campestre do Maranhão 64.1"

99 Pedreiras 64.1"

100 Trizidela do Vale 64.1"

The rainiest cities in Maranhão receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Godofredo Viana leads with 106.3 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. Godofredo Viana receives 106.3" of precipitation annually — that's about 8.9 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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