Rainiest Cities in Normandy

Top 85 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Normandy

1 Coutances 57.5"

2 Granville 57.5"

3 La Glacerie 49.8"

4 Querqueville 49.8"

5 Valognes 49.8"

6 Cherbourg 49.8"

7 Octeville 49.8"

8 Tourlaville 49.8"

9 Équeurdreville-Hainneville 49.8"

10 Agneaux 47.3"

11 Vire 47.3"

12 Saint-Lô 47.3"

13 Pont-Audemer 42.8"

14 Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon 42.8"

15 Lillebonne 42.8"

16 Bolbec 42.8"

17 Le Tréport 42.2"

18 Eu 42.2"

19 Flers 40.2"

20 La Ferté-Macé 40.2"

21 Avranches 39.8"

22 Déville-lès-Rouen 37.0"

23 Darnétal 37.0"

24 Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf 37.0"

25 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 37.0"

26 Sotteville-lès-Rouen 37.0"

27 Grand-Couronne 37.0"

28 Petit-Couronne 37.0"

29 Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf 37.0"

30 Bihorel 37.0"

31 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf 37.0"

32 Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville 37.0"

33 Le Mesnil-Esnard 37.0"

34 Pavilly 37.0"

35 Cléon 37.0"

36 Malaunay 37.0"

37 Le Trait 37.0"

38 Rouen 37.0"

39 Oissel-sur-Seine 37.0"

40 Le Petit-Quevilly 37.0"

41 Mont-Saint-Aignan 37.0"

42 Elbeuf 37.0"

43 Canteleu 37.0"

44 Val-de-Reuil 37.0"

45 Bois-Guillaume 37.0"

46 Barentin 37.0"

47 Le Grand-Quevilly 37.0"

48 Yvetot 37.0"

49 Maromme 37.0"

50 Alençon 36.4"

51 Argentan 36.4"

52 Neufchâtel-en-Bray 36.1"

53 Gournay-en-Bray 36.1"

54 Falaise 35.5"

55 Lisieux 35.5"

56 Colombelles 35.1"

57 Caen 35.1"

58 Mondeville 35.1"

59 Hérouville-Saint-Clair 35.1"

60 Condé-sur-Noireau 35.1"

61 Ifs 35.1"

62 Pacy-sur-Eure 34.1"

63 Saint-Marcel 34.1"

64 Gaillon 34.1"

65 Les Andelys 34.1"

66 Vernon 34.1"

67 Bernay 33.0"

68 Gisors 32.3"

69 Carentan 31.3"

70 Bayeux 31.1"

71 Louviers 30.5"

72 Évreux 30.5"

73 Fécamp 30.5"

74 Montivilliers 30.4"

75 Harfleur 30.4"

76 Sainte-Adresse 29.7"

77 Douvres-la-Délivrande 29.7"

78 Saint-Valery-en-Caux 29.1"

79 Dieppe 29.1"

80 Trouville-sur-Mer 28.8"

81 Le Havre 28.8"

82 Honfleur 28.7"

83 Ouistreham 28.5"

84 Dives-sur-Mer 28.4"

85 Verneuil-sur-Avre 26.4"

The rainiest cities in Normandy receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Coutances leads with 57.5 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. Coutances receives 57.5" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.8 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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