Rainiest Cities in California

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — California

1 Magalia 66.0"

2 Shasta Lake 63.0"

3 Crescent City 58.0"

4 Pollock Pines 54.5"

5 Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) 53.2"

6 Lake of the Pines 53.2"

7 Grass Valley 53.2"

8 Upland 51.0"

9 Scotts Valley 49.6"

10 Ben Lomond 49.6"

11 Boulder Creek 49.6"

12 Redding 48.5"

13 Rancho Cucamonga 48.5"

14 Oroville East 46.3"

15 Glendale 46.3"

16 McKinleyville 46.1"

17 Kentfield 44.4"

18 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 44.4"

19 Mill Valley 44.4"

20 Strawberry CDP (Marin County) 44.4"

21 Corte Madera 44.4"

22 Larkspur 44.4"

23 Pasadena 44.0"

24 Fontana 43.4"

25 Fullerton 43.2"

26 Fort Bragg 43.2"

27 Healdsburg 42.8"

28 Los Altos Hills 42.2"

29 Saratoga 42.2"

30 Santa Rosa 42.2"

31 Hemet 41.8"

32 Cloverdale 41.7"

33 West Covina 41.3"

34 Chico 41.2"

35 San Bernardino 41.0"

36 El Monte 40.6"

37 Whittier 40.6"

38 Eureka 40.4"

39 Myrtletown 40.4"

40 Arcata 40.4"

41 Fortuna 40.4"

42 Alhambra 40.3"

43 East Los Angeles 40.3"

44 Napa 40.2"

45 San Leandro 40.2"

46 Sebastopol 39.9"

47 Norwalk 39.7"

48 Pomona 39.0"

49 San Buenaventura (Ventura) 38.9"

50 Ukiah 38.9"

51 Santa Barbara 38.6"

52 Calistoga 38.6"

53 Ontario 38.3"

54 Lake Arrowhead 37.7"

55 Crestline 37.7"

56 Running Springs 37.7"

57 Muscoy 37.7"

58 Rialto 37.7"

59 Oakland 37.6"

60 Hayward 37.0"

61 North Auburn 36.1"

62 Lincoln 36.1"

63 Auburn 36.1"

64 Rocklin 36.1"

65 El Dorado Hills 36.1"

66 Granite Bay 36.1"

67 Loomis 36.1"

68 Folsom 36.1"

69 Chino Hills 35.7"

70 Berkeley 35.6"

71 Roseville 35.5"

72 Vallejo 35.5"

73 Daly City 35.2"

74 Anaheim 35.0"

75 Mission Viejo 35.0"

76 Richmond 34.8"

77 Fremont 34.8"

78 Downey 34.7"

79 South Gate 34.7"

80 Costa Mesa 34.5"

81 Newport Beach 34.5"

82 San Rafael 34.5"

83 San Anselmo 34.5"

84 Oxnard 34.4"

85 Lake Forest 34.4"

86 San Ramon 34.2"

87 Rancho Cordova 34.1"

88 St. Helena 34.0"

89 Larkfield-Wikiup 33.8"

90 Windsor 33.8"

91 Citrus Heights 33.5"

92 Stockton 33.4"

93 Temecula 33.4"

94 Santa Monica 33.4"

95 Fairfield 33.2"

96 Yosemite Lakes 33.0"

97 Irvine 32.8"

98 Carmichael 32.6"

99 Arden-Arcade 32.6"

100 Sunnyvale 32.6"

The rainiest cities in California receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Magalia leads with 66.0 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. Magalia receives 66.0" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.5 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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