Rainiest Cities in Ecuador

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Ecuador

1 La Maná 07 513.4"

2 Cañar 04 178.3"

3 Azogues 04 178.3"

4 Valencia 13 175.9"

5 El Empalme 10 175.9"

6 Quevedo 13 175.9"

7 Archidona 23 161.5"

8 Tena 23 161.5"

9 Sucúa 15 155.7"

10 Macas 15 155.7"

11 Boca Suno 24 148.7"

12 Yantzaza 20 146.8"

13 Zamora 20 146.8"

14 Loja 12 146.8"

15 Puerto Francisco de Orellana 24 139.9"

16 Tres Postes 10 136.6"

17 Coronel Marcelino Maridueña 10 136.6"

18 Baba 13 136.6"

19 Palestina 10 136.6"

20 Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno 10 136.6"

21 Montalvo 13 136.6"

22 Samborondón 10 136.6"

23 Yaguachi Nuevo 10 136.6"

24 Naranjito 10 136.6"

25 Babahoyo 13 136.6"

26 Milagro 10 136.6"

27 Nueva Loja 22 136.6"

28 Portovelo 08 131.7"

29 Zaruma 08 131.7"

30 Piñas 08 131.7"

31 San Miguel de Bolívar 03 131.1"

32 Guaranda 03 131.1"

33 Alausí 06 127.3"

34 Palenque 13 124.5"

35 Colimes 10 124.5"

36 San Juan 13 124.5"

37 Vinces 13 124.5"

38 Balzar 10 124.5"

39 Chone 14 117.9"

40 Junín 14 117.1"

41 Tosagua 14 117.1"

42 Calceta 14 117.1"

43 Oyambarillo 18 115.7"

44 Pomasqui 18 115.7"

45 Quito 18 115.7"

46 Palora 15 114.1"

47 Puyo 17 114.1"

48 Catacocha 12 108.1"

49 Catamayo 12 108.1"

50 Santo Domingo de los Colorados 26 108.1"

51 Lomas de Sargentillo 10 100.2"

52 Santa Lucía 10 100.2"

53 Pedro Carbo 10 100.2"

54 El Triunfo 10 100.2"

55 Daule 10 100.2"

56 Eloy Alfaro 10 100.2"

57 Guayaquil 10 100.2"

58 Echeandía 03 98.4"

59 Catarama 13 98.4"

60 Ventanas 13 98.4"

61 Valdez 09 95.4"

62 San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas 09 95.4"

63 Rosa Zarate 09 92.6"

64 Sangolquí 18 86.8"

65 Machachi 18 86.8"

66 Puerto Bolívar 08 78.7"

67 Arenillas 08 78.7"

68 Huaquillas 08 78.7"

69 Santa Rosa 08 78.7"

70 Pasaje 08 78.7"

71 Machala 08 78.7"

72 Rocafuerte 14 73.0"

73 Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga 14 73.0"

74 Montecristi 14 73.0"

75 Manta 14 73.0"

76 Portoviejo 14 73.0"

77 Macará 12 66.0"

78 Gualaceo 02 65.8"

79 Cuenca 02 65.8"

80 La Troncal 04 63.9"

81 Muisne 09 62.4"

82 Baños 19 55.8"

83 Guano 06 55.8"

84 Pelileo 19 55.8"

85 Riobamba 06 55.8"

86 Paján 14 54.7"

87 Sucre 14 54.7"

88 Jipijapa 14 54.7"

89 Píllaro 19 50.2"

90 San Miguel 07 50.2"

91 Pujilí 07 50.2"

92 Latacunga 07 50.2"

93 Ambato 19 50.2"

94 Esmeraldas 09 50.0"

95 San Gabriel 05 46.1"

96 Tulcán 05 43.2"

97 Balsas 08 41.5"

98 Pedernales 14 40.9"

99 Naranjal 10 39.3"

100 Cayambe 18 37.1"

The rainiest cities in Ecuador receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. La Maná leads with 513.4 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. La Maná receives 513.4" of precipitation annually — that's about 42.8 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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