Rainiest Cities in Rhône-Alpes

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Rhône-Alpes

1 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne 88.8"

2 Albertville 88.8"

3 Ugine 88.1"

4 Megève 88.1"

5 La Roche-sur-Foron 88.1"

6 Ville-la-Grand 88.1"

7 Thyez 88.1"

8 Passy 88.1"

9 Bonneville 88.1"

10 Scionzier 88.1"

11 Faverges 88.1"

12 Thônes 88.1"

13 Sallanches 88.1"

14 Vétraz-Monthoux 88.1"

15 Reignier-Ésery 88.1"

16 Marignier 88.1"

17 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 88.1"

18 Cluses 88.1"

19 Ferney-Voltaire 82.5"

20 Gex 82.5"

21 Divonne-les-Bains 82.5"

22 Barberaz 76.7"

23 Crolles 76.7"

24 Chambéry 76.7"

25 Pontcharra 76.7"

26 Saint-Alban-Leysse 76.7"

27 La Ravoire 76.7"

28 Saint-Ismier 76.7"

29 Cognin 76.7"

30 Aix-les-Bains 76.7"

31 La Motte-Servolex 76.7"

32 Oyonnax 68.2"

33 Belley 65.8"

34 Ambérieu-en-Bugey 65.8"

35 Lagnieu 65.8"

36 Grenoble 58.3"

37 Claix 58.3"

38 Saint-Marcellin 58.3"

39 Seyssins 58.3"

40 La Tronche 58.3"

41 Sassenage 58.3"

42 Vif 58.3"

43 Allières-et-Risset 58.3"

44 Le Pont-de-Claix 58.3"

45 Échirolles 58.3"

46 Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux 58.3"

47 Seyssinet-Pariset 58.3"

48 Fontaine 58.3"

49 Saint-Égrève 58.3"

50 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 57.4"

51 Bourg-Saint-Maurice 56.8"

52 Évian-les-Bains 54.8"

53 Thonon-les-Bains 54.8"

54 Publier 54.8"

55 Cran-Gevrier 53.9"

56 Meythet 53.9"

57 Seynod 53.9"

58 Annecy-le-Vieux 53.9"

59 Poisy 53.9"

60 Saint-Genis-Pouilly 53.9"

61 Rumilly 53.9"

62 Annemasse 53.9"

63 Saint-Jorioz 53.9"

64 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine 53.9"

65 Gaillard 53.9"

66 Annecy 53.9"

67 Saint-Julien-en-Genevois 53.9"

68 Viriat 49.0"

69 Tullins 45.4"

70 Voiron 45.4"

71 Rives 45.4"

72 Moirans 45.4"

73 La Tour-du-Pin 45.4"

74 Voreppe 45.4"

75 Villard-Bonnot 44.7"

76 Domène 44.7"

77 Meylan 44.5"

78 Gières 44.5"

79 Saint-Martin-d'Hères 44.5"

80 Brioude 43.4"

81 Ambert 43.4"

82 Ceyrat 43.3"

83 Cournon-d'Auvergne 43.3"

84 Issoire 43.3"

85 Romagnat 43.3"

86 Le Cendre 43.3"

87 La Mure 43.2"

88 Charvieu-Chavagneux 42.6"

89 Dardilly 42.6"

90 Villeurbanne 42.6"

91 Lyon 03 42.6"

92 Meximieux 42.6"

93 Lyon 06 42.6"

94 Miribel 42.6"

95 Neuville-sur-Saône 42.6"

96 Lyon 09 42.6"

97 Lyon 05 42.6"

98 Fontaines-sur-Saône 42.6"

99 Bourg-en-Bresse 42.6"

100 Rillieux-la-Pape 42.6"

The rainiest cities in Rhône-Alpes receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne leads with 88.8 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. Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne receives 88.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 7.4 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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