Rainiest Cities in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Hauts-de-France Cities

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Rainiest Cities - Hauts-de-France

1 Longuenesse 50.6"
2 Aulnoye-Aymeries 42.8"
3 Hirson 42.8"
4 Fourmies 42.8"
5 Maubeuge 41.0"
6 Jeumont 41.0"
7 Ferrière-la-Grande 41.0"
8 Louvroil 41.0"
9 Hautmont 41.0"
10 Feignies 41.0"
11 Marck 40.3"
12 Calais 40.3"
13 Audruicq 40.3"
14 Guînes 40.3"
15 Oye-Plage 40.3"
16 Gravelines 40.3"
17 Coulogne 40.3"
18 Bourbourg 40.3"
19 Loon-Plage 40.3"
20 Wervicq-Sud 40.2"
21 Halluin 40.2"
22 Comines 40.2"
23 Roncq 40.2"
24 Petite-Forêt 40.0"
25 Escaudain 40.0"
26 Valenciennes 40.0"
27 Fenain 40.0"
28 Onnaing 40.0"
29 Wallers 40.0"
30 Aniche 40.0"
31 Douchy-les-Mines 40.0"
32 Condé-sur-l'Escaut 40.0"
33 Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes 40.0"
34 Vieux-Condé 40.0"
35 Beuvrages 40.0"
36 Saint-Saulve 40.0"
37 Fresnes-sur-Escaut 40.0"
38 Denain 40.0"
39 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut 40.0"
40 Marly 40.0"
41 Quiévrechain 40.0"
42 Saint-Amand-les-Eaux 40.0"
43 Raismes 40.0"
44 Trith-Saint-Léger 40.0"
45 Somain 40.0"
46 Anzin 40.0"
47 Abbeville 40.0"
48 Dunkerque 39.9"
49 Wormhout 39.9"
50 Cappelle-la-Grande 39.9"
51 Coudekerque-Branche 39.9"
52 Saint-Pol-sur-Mer 39.9"
53 Grande-Synthe 39.9"
54 Téteghem 39.9"
55 Lamorlaye 39.4"
56 Chambly 39.4"
57 Gouvieux 39.4"
58 Chantilly 39.4"
59 Senlis 39.4"
60 Crépy-en-Valois 39.3"
61 Amiens 39.2"
62 Corbie 39.2"
63 Doullens 39.2"
64 Albert 39.2"
65 Longueau 39.2"
66 Tergnier 39.0"
67 Soissons 39.0"
68 Laon 39.0"
69 Caudry 39.0"
70 Saint-Quentin 39.0"
71 Bohain-en-Vermandois 39.0"
72 Gauchy 39.0"
73 Wavrin 38.2"
74 Rouvroy 38.2"
75 Laventie 38.2"
76 Billy-Berclau 38.2"
77 Brebières 38.2"
78 Wingles 38.2"
79 Bauvin 38.2"
80 Dechy 38.2"
81 Vendin-le-Vieil 38.2"
82 Flines-lez-Raches 38.2"
83 Sainghin-en-Weppes 38.2"
84 Orchies 38.2"
85 Noyelles-Godault 38.2"
86 Santes 38.2"
87 Flers-en-Escrebieux 38.2"
88 Linselles 38.2"
89 Libercourt 38.2"
90 Billy-Montigny 38.2"
91 Houplines 38.2"
92 Noyelles-sous-Lens 38.2"
93 Pecquencourt 38.2"
94 Fouquières-lès-Lens 38.2"
95 Ostricourt 38.2"
96 Dourges 38.2"
97 Courcelles-lès-Lens 38.2"
98 Grenay 38.2"
99 Loos-en-Gohelle 38.2"
100 La Bassée 38.2"

The rainiest cities in Hauts-de-France receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Longuenesse 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. Longuenesse 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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