Rainiest Cities in Pernambuco

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Pernambuco

1 Barreiros 76.1"

2 Tamandaré 66.2"

3 São José da Coroa Grande 61.8"

4 Sairé 61.0"

5 Ribeirão 61.0"

6 Primavera 61.0"

7 Palmares 61.0"

8 Joaquim Nabuco 61.0"

9 Barra de Guabiraba 61.0"

10 Gameleira 61.0"

11 Cortês 61.0"

12 Catende 61.0"

13 Bonito 61.0"

14 Amaraji 61.0"

15 Água Preta 61.0"

16 Tracunhaém 58.8"

17 São Lourenço da Mata 58.8"

18 Recife 58.8"

19 Paulista 58.8"

20 Paudalho 58.8"

21 Olinda 58.8"

22 Moreno 58.8"

23 Jaboatão 58.8"

24 Itapissuma 58.8"

25 Igarassu 58.8"

26 Chã de Alegria 58.8"

27 Camaragibe 58.8"

28 Araçoiaba 58.8"

29 Abreu e Lima 58.8"

30 Jaboatão dos Guararapes 58.8"

31 Sirinhaém 57.8"

32 Rio Formoso 57.8"

33 Ipojuca 57.8"

34 Escada 57.8"

35 Cabo de Santo Agostinho 57.8"

36 Xexéu 49.7"

37 Colônia Leopoldina 49.7"

38 Quipapá 49.5"

39 Maraial 49.5"

40 São Benedito do Sul 49.5"

41 Canhotinho 49.5"

42 Itambé 44.0"

43 Nazaré da Mata 44.0"

44 Itaquitinga 44.0"

45 Ilha de Itamaracá 44.0"

46 Goiana 44.0"

47 Ferreiros 44.0"

48 Condado 44.0"

49 Aliança 44.0"

50 Santa Cruz da Baixa Verde 37.3"

51 São Joaquim do Monte 36.9"

52 São Caitano 36.9"

53 Panelas 36.9"

54 Lagoa dos Gatos 36.9"

55 Jurema 36.9"

56 Jaqueira 36.9"

57 Ibirajuba 36.9"

58 Cupira 36.9"

59 Caruaru 36.9"

60 Camocim de São Félix 36.9"

61 Cachoeirinha 36.9"

62 Belém de Maria 36.9"

63 Altinho 36.9"

64 Agrestina 36.9"

65 Terezinha 35.6"

66 São João 35.6"

67 Saloá 35.6"

68 Paranatama 35.6"

69 Palmeirina 35.6"

70 Lagoa do Ouro 35.6"

71 Garanhuns 35.6"

72 Correntes 35.6"

73 Caetés 35.6"

74 Brejão 35.6"

75 Bom Conselho 35.6"

76 Angelim 35.6"

77 Vitória de Santo Antão 33.1"

78 Salgadinho 33.1"

79 Pombos 33.1"

80 Passira 33.1"

81 Limoeiro 33.1"

82 Lagoa do Itaenga 33.1"

83 Lagoa do Carro 33.1"

84 João Alfredo 33.1"

85 Gravatá 33.1"

86 Glória do Goitá 33.1"

87 Feira Nova 33.1"

88 Cumaru 33.1"

89 Chã Grande 33.1"

90 Carpina 33.1"

91 Bom Jardim 33.1"

92 Triunfo 31.9"

93 Calumbi 31.9"

94 Ipubi 31.8"

95 Vertentes 31.6"

96 Toritama 31.6"

97 Taquaritinga do Norte 31.6"

98 Surubim 31.6"

99 Santa Cruz do Capibaribe 31.6"

100 Riacho das Almas 31.6"

The rainiest cities in Pernambuco receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Barreiros leads with 76.1 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. Barreiros receives 76.1" of precipitation annually — that's about 6.3 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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