Rainiest Cities in Galicia

Top 83 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Galicia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Climate & Air
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Geography & Infrastructure
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Rainiest Cities - Galicia

1 Ponteareas 68.2"
2 Redondela 68.2"
3 Lalín 67.8"
4 Verín 67.8"
5 Nigrán 67.0"
6 Pontevedra 66.9"
7 Vigo 66.7"
8 Cangas do Morrazo 66.7"
9 Moaña 66.7"
10 A Estrada 66.7"
11 Vedra 66.7"
12 Ribeira 66.7"
13 Pereiro de Aguiar 66.0"
14 Chantada 65.5"
15 Arzúa 64.7"
16 Monforte de Lemos 64.7"
17 Meaño 64.4"
18 Marín 64.4"
19 Poio 64.4"
20 Ourense 64.3"
21 Xinzo de Limia 64.2"
22 O Carballiño 63.0"
23 Tui 62.6"
24 Porriño 62.6"
25 Santiago de Compostela 62.4"
26 Teo 62.2"
27 Padrón 62.2"
28 Castro 61.9"
29 Ordes 61.9"
30 Celanova 60.4"
31 Sarria 59.4"
32 Rianxo 59.2"
33 Cambados 59.2"
34 Vilagarcía de Arousa 59.2"
35 Guitiriz 58.1"
36 Ribadavia 57.9"
37 Negreira 57.6"
38 Salvatierra de Miño 57.3"
39 Outeiro de Rei 56.0"
40 Lugo 56.0"
41 O Grove 55.9"
42 Santa Comba 55.7"
43 Vilalba 55.5"
44 As Pontes de García Rodríguez 53.5"
45 Illa de Arousa 53.3"
46 A Pobra do Caramiñal 53.3"
47 Santa Uxía de Ribeira 53.3"
48 Boiro 53.3"
49 Castro de Rei 52.4"
50 Mazaricos 52.2"
51 Fene 50.2"
52 Carral 50.1"
53 Culleredo 50.1"
54 Cambre 50.1"
55 Arteixo 49.6"
56 Laracha 49.6"
57 Viveiro 49.4"
58 Betanzos 48.8"
59 Abegondo 48.8"
60 Oleiros 48.8"
61 Bergondo 48.8"
62 O Barco de Valdeorras 46.5"
63 Burela de Cabo 46.4"
64 Coristanco 44.3"
65 Malpica 44.3"
66 Carballo 44.3"
67 Foz 44.1"
68 Valdoviño 43.8"
69 Cedeira 43.8"
70 Carnota 43.7"
71 Porto do Son 43.7"
72 Muros 43.7"
73 Ribadeo 43.1"
74 Sada 42.2"
75 Mugardos 42.2"
76 Ares 42.2"
77 Miño 42.2"
78 Ferrol 42.2"
79 Narón 40.6"
80 A Coruña 40.5"
81 Cee 35.0"
82 Fisterra 35.0"
83 Camariñas 34.9"

The rainiest cities in Galicia receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Ponteareas leads with 68.2 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. Ponteareas receives 68.2" of precipitation annually - that's about 5.7 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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