Rainiest Cities in Colorado

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Colorado

1 Aurora 27.6"

2 Centennial 27.6"

3 Longmont 27.0"

4 Highlands Ranch 25.9"

5 Westminster 25.4"

6 Breckenridge 25.2"

7 Lakewood 25.1"

8 Arvada 25.1"

9 Steamboat Springs 24.7"

10 Aspen 24.5"

11 Denver 24.4"

12 Thornton 24.3"

13 Boulder 23.7"

14 Woodmoor 22.5"

15 Edwards 22.4"

16 Avon 22.4"

17 Loveland 22.3"

18 Black Forest 21.6"

19 Louisville 21.2"

20 Superior 21.2"

21 Roxborough Park 20.9"

22 Greeley 20.9"

23 Gypsum 20.0"

24 Woodland Park 20.0"

25 Durango 19.6"

26 Gleneagle 19.6"

27 Colorado Springs 19.6"

28 The Pinery 19.3"

29 Fort Collins 19.3"

30 Evergreen 18.6"

31 Monument 18.1"

32 Castle Rock 17.6"

33 Castle Pines 17.6"

34 Golden 17.5"

35 Applewood 17.5"

36 West Pleasant View 17.5"

37 Estes Park 17.4"

38 Wheat Ridge 17.1"

39 Berkley 17.1"

40 Fairmount 17.1"

41 Battlement Mesa 17.1"

42 Littleton 16.6"

43 Dakota Ridge 16.6"

44 Ken Caryl 16.6"

45 Columbine 16.6"

46 Sheridan 16.6"

47 Lamar 16.2"

48 Security-Widefield 15.9"

49 Fountain 15.9"

50 Cimarron Hills 15.9"

51 Fort Carson 15.9"

52 Stratmoor 15.9"

53 Glenwood Springs 15.5"

54 Carbondale 15.5"

55 Welby 15.4"

56 Derby 15.4"

57 Sterling 15.2"

58 Erie 15.2"

59 Gunbarrel 15.2"

60 Lone Tree 15.0"

61 Dove Valley 15.0"

62 Meridian 15.0"

63 Trinidad 14.9"

64 Wellington 14.8"

65 Windsor 14.7"

66 Evans 14.7"

67 Johnstown 14.7"

68 Firestone 14.7"

69 Frederick 14.7"

70 Berthoud 14.7"

71 Milliken 14.7"

72 Fort Lupton 14.7"

73 Lochbuie 14.7"

74 Dacono 14.7"

75 Mead 14.7"

76 Broomfield 14.5"

77 Lafayette 14.5"

78 Sherrelwood 14.5"

79 Federal Heights 14.5"

80 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 14.5"

81 Shaw Heights 14.5"

82 Fort Morgan 14.3"

83 Brush 14.3"

84 Pueblo 14.3"

85 Commerce City 14.1"

86 Brighton 14.1"

87 Northglenn 14.1"

88 Todd Creek 14.1"

89 Craig 14.1"

90 Cañon City 13.7"

91 La Junta 13.6"

92 Severance 13.4"

93 Timnath 13.4"

94 Eaton 13.4"

95 Pueblo West 12.6"

96 Cortez 11.8"

97 Grand Junction 11.4"

98 Orchard Mesa 11.4"

99 Redlands 11.2"

100 Rifle 10.7"

The rainiest cities in Colorado receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Aurora leads with 27.6 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. Aurora receives 27.6" of precipitation annually — that's about 2.3 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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