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Rainiest Cities in Hesse

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Rainiest Cities — Hesse

1 Ebsdorfergrund 58.2"
2 Bad Orb 55.2"
3 Driedorf 51.0"
4 Hadamar 51.0"
5 Mengerskirchen 51.0"
7 Waldbrunn 51.0"
8 Villmar 51.0"
9 Haiger 51.0"
10 Runkel 51.0"
11 Elz 51.0"
12 Willingen 49.0"
13 Wald-Michelbach 48.2"
14 Lindenfels 48.2"
15 Fürth 48.2"
16 Erbach 48.2"
17 Beerfelden 48.2"
18 Lützelbach 48.2"
19 Oberzent 48.2"
20 Bad König 48.2"
21 Michelstadt 48.2"
22 Rimbach 48.2"
23 Gersfeld 44.6"
24 Hofbieber 44.6"
25 Hünfeld 44.6"
26 Birstein 41.6"
27 Gedern 41.6"
28 Battenberg 41.3"
29 Roßdorf 40.7"
30 Offenbach 40.7"
31 Hanau am Main 40.7"
32 Langenselbold 40.7"
33 Erlensee 40.7"
34 Brensbach 40.7"
35 Rodgau 40.7"
36 Maintal 40.7"
37 Rodenbach 40.7"
38 Dietzenbach 40.7"
39 Großauheim 40.7"
40 Eppertshausen 40.7"
42 Obertshausen 40.7"
44 Groß-Zimmern 40.7"
45 Gelnhausen 40.7"
46 Groß-Umstadt 40.7"
47 Großkrotzenburg 40.7"
48 Karben 40.7"
49 Münster 40.7"
50 Bruchköbel 40.7"
51 Nidderau 40.7"
52 Seligenstadt 40.7"
53 Heusenstamm 40.7"
54 Reinheim 40.7"
55 Dieburg 40.7"
56 Babenhausen 40.7"
57 Schaafheim 40.7"
58 Bensheim 39.9"
59 Lorsch 39.9"
60 Viernheim 39.9"
61 Lampertheim 39.9"
62 Einhausen 39.9"
63 Mörlenbach 39.9"
65 Birkenau 39.9"
66 Zwingenberg 39.9"
67 Bürstadt 39.9"
68 Biblis 39.9"
69 Alsbach 39.9"
71 Grebenhain 39.6"
72 Großalmerode 39.2"
74 Witzenhausen 39.2"
75 Breidenbach 39.2"
76 Mittenaar 38.6"
77 Langgöns 38.6"
79 Braunfels 38.6"
80 Solms 38.6"
81 Usingen 38.6"
82 Aßlar 38.6"
83 Weilburg 38.6"
84 Wieseck 38.6"
85 Bad Camberg 38.6"
86 Lollar 38.6"
87 Ehringshausen 38.6"
88 Neu-Anspach 38.6"
89 Wehrheim 38.6"
90 Bad Nauheim 38.6"
91 Sinn 38.6"
92 Dillenburg 38.6"
93 Butzbach 38.6"
94 Schöffengrund 38.6"
95 Leun 38.6"
96 Ober-Mörlen 38.6"
97 Wetzlar 38.6"
98 Gießen 38.6"
99 Grävenwiesbach 38.6"
100 Schmitten 38.6"

The rainiest cities in Hesse receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Ebsdorfergrund leads with 58.2 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. Ebsdorfergrund receives 58.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.9 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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