Rainiest Cities in British Columbia

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — British Columbia

1 Cowichan Valley C 126.0"

2 Cowichan Valley B 126.0"

3 Prince Rupert 116.8"

4 Metro Vancouver A 116.3"

5 Kitimat 93.2"

6 North Vancouver 90.8"

7 Cedar Cove 89.8"

8 Central Lonsdale 89.8"

9 Lower Lonsdale 89.8"

10 Capitol Hill 89.8"

11 Coquitlam West 87.3"

12 Eagle Ridge 85.8"

13 Lyndhurst 85.8"

14 Cameron 85.8"

15 Burquitlam 85.8"

16 College Park 85.8"

17 Cariboo 85.8"

18 Squamish 84.2"

19 Burke Mountain 83.4"

20 Westwood Plateau 83.4"

21 Bridgeview 80.1"

22 Cariboo G 80.1"

23 Cariboo A 80.1"

24 Burnaby 76.1"

25 Metrotown 76.1"

26 Renfrew-Collingwood 76.1"

27 Hastings-Sunrise 76.1"

28 Hammond 74.7"

29 Pitt Meadows 74.7"

30 Port Alberni 74.7"

31 Brentwood Park 74.3"

32 Douglas-Gilpin 74.3"

33 Garden Village 74.3"

34 Champlain Heights 74.3"

35 Willingdon Heights 74.3"

36 South Slope 74.3"

37 Lochdale 74.3"

38 Marlborough 74.3"

39 Clinton-Glenwood 74.3"

40 Burnaby Heights 74.3"

41 Stride Hill 74.3"

42 Cascade Heights 74.3"

43 Kingsway-Beresford 74.3"

44 Maywood 74.3"

45 Renfrew Heights 74.3"

46 Port Coquitlam 70.4"

47 Port Moody 70.4"

48 Surrey City Centre 70.4"

49 Cedar Valley 69.5"

50 Hockaday 68.7"

51 Glenwood 68.7"

52 Riverwood 68.7"

53 Cape Horn 68.7"

54 New Horizons 68.7"

55 Oxford Heights 68.7"

56 Lougheed 68.7"

57 Central Coquitlam 68.7"

58 Maillardville 68.7"

59 Ranch Park 68.7"

60 Canyon Springs 68.7"

61 Coquitlam Town Centre 68.7"

62 Inlet Centre 68.7"

63 Kent 68.1"

64 Abbotsford 66.1"

65 Chilliwack 65.7"

66 Chilliwack-Downtown 65.7"

67 Vancouver 65.6"

68 Whistler 65.5"

69 Qualicum Beach 65.5"

70 Terrace 63.7"

71 Walnut Grove 63.6"

72 Maple Ridge 63.6"

73 Columbia-Shuswap C 62.4"

74 Port Haney 61.5"

75 Yennadon 61.5"

76 Haney 61.5"

77 Albion 61.5"

78 Sardis 61.2"

79 Kensington-Cedar Cottage 61.1"

80 West Vancouver 61.1"

81 Kitsilano 61.1"

82 Sunset 61.1"

83 East Hastings 61.1"

84 Fairview 61.1"

85 Mount Pleasant 61.1"

86 Mt Pleasant 61.1"

87 Grandview-Woodlands 61.1"

88 Marpole 61.1"

89 West End 61.1"

90 Downtown 61.1"

91 McMillan 60.4"

92 Clayburn 60.4"

93 Oakridge 60.2"

94 English Bay 60.2"

95 Terra Nova 60.2"

96 Olympic Village 60.2"

97 Strathcona 60.2"

98 Arbutus Ridge 60.2"

99 Shaughnessy 60.2"

100 Davie Village 60.2"

The rainiest cities in British Columbia receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Cowichan Valley C leads with 126.0 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. Cowichan Valley C receives 126.0" of precipitation annually — that's about 10.5 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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