Rainiest Cities in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Hauts-de-France

1 Desvres 50.6"

2 Longuenesse 50.6"

3 Aulnoye-Aymeries 42.8"

4 Hirson 42.8"

5 Fourmies 42.8"

6 Ferrière-la-Grande 41.0"

7 Maubeuge 41.0"

8 Feignies 41.0"

9 Louvroil 41.0"

10 Jeumont 41.0"

11 Hautmont 41.0"

12 Calais 40.3"

13 Guînes 40.3"

14 Oye-Plage 40.3"

15 Coulogne 40.3"

16 Grand-Fort-Philippe 40.3"

17 Loon-Plage 40.3"

18 Bourbourg 40.3"

19 Marck 40.3"

20 Gravelines 40.3"

21 Halluin 40.2"

22 Comines 40.2"

23 Roncq 40.2"

24 Petite-Forêt 40.0"

25 Fenain 40.0"

26 Wallers 40.0"

27 Valenciennes 40.0"

28 Quiévrechain 40.0"

29 Trith-Saint-Léger 40.0"

30 Fresnes-sur-Escaut 40.0"

31 Beuvrages 40.0"

32 Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes 40.0"

33 Onnaing 40.0"

34 Denain 40.0"

35 Escaudain 40.0"

36 Aniche 40.0"

37 Condé-sur-l'Escaut 40.0"

38 Douchy-les-Mines 40.0"

39 Saint-Amand-les-Eaux 40.0"

40 Vieux-Condé 40.0"

41 Saint-Saulve 40.0"

42 Marly 40.0"

43 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut 40.0"

44 Somain 40.0"

45 Anzin 40.0"

46 Raismes 40.0"

47 Abbeville 40.0"

48 Leffrinckoucke 39.9"

49 Dunkerque 39.9"

50 Wormhout 39.9"

51 Téteghem 39.9"

52 Coudekerque-Branche 39.9"

53 Saint-Pol-sur-Mer 39.9"

54 Cappelle-la-Grande 39.9"

55 Grande-Synthe 39.9"

56 Lamorlaye 39.4"

57 Chambly 39.4"

58 Gouvieux 39.4"

59 Senlis 39.4"

60 Chantilly 39.4"

61 Crépy-en-Valois 39.3"

62 Amiens 39.2"

63 Longueau 39.2"

64 Doullens 39.2"

65 Corbie 39.2"

66 Albert 39.2"

67 Tergnier 39.0"

68 Soissons 39.0"

69 Laon 39.0"

70 Bohain-en-Vermandois 39.0"

71 Caudry 39.0"

72 Guise 39.0"

73 Saint-Quentin 39.0"

74 Gauchy 39.0"

75 Lambersart 38.2"

76 Lesquin 38.2"

77 Grenay 38.2"

78 Quesnoy-sur-Deûle 38.2"

79 Lallaing 38.2"

80 Pecquencourt 38.2"

81 Vendin-le-Vieil 38.2"

82 Leforest 38.2"

83 Fouquières-lès-Lens 38.2"

84 Cuincy 38.2"

85 Loos-en-Gohelle 38.2"

86 Lomme 38.2"

87 Pérenchies 38.2"

88 La Madeleine 38.2"

89 Houplines 38.2"

90 Linselles 38.2"

91 Auby 38.2"

92 Hénin-Beaumont 38.2"

93 Wavrin 38.2"

94 Nieppe 38.2"

95 Noyelles-sous-Lens 38.2"

96 Lys-lez-Lannoy 38.2"

97 Armentières 38.2"

98 Lens 38.2"

99 Achicourt 38.2"

100 Orchies 38.2"

The rainiest cities in Hauts-de-France receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Desvres leads with 50.6 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. Desvres receives 50.6" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.2 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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