Rainiest Cities in England

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — England

1 Windermere 69.2"

2 Ulverston 61.1"

3 Bacup 58.5"

4 Hyde 58.5"

5 Manchester 58.5"

6 Failsworth 58.5"

7 Bollington 58.5"

8 Buxton 58.5"

9 Manchester City Centre 58.5"

10 Elland 58.5"

11 Crumpsall 58.5"

12 Glossop 58.5"

13 New Mill 58.5"

14 Denton 58.5"

15 Milnrow 58.5"

16 Cheetham Hill 58.5"

17 New Mills 58.5"

18 Meltham Mills 58.5"

19 Whaley Bridge 58.5"

20 Brighouse 58.5"

21 Oldham 58.5"

22 Chapel en le Frith 58.5"

23 Hollinwood 58.5"

24 Fallowfield 58.5"

25 Heywood 58.5"

26 Meltham 58.5"

27 Ashton-under-Lyne 58.5"

28 Lees 58.5"

29 Haughton Green 58.5"

30 Longdendale 58.5"

31 Droylsden 58.5"

32 Bramhall 58.5"

33 Chadderton 58.5"

34 Mossley 58.5"

35 Hazel Grove 58.5"

36 Huddersfield 58.5"

37 Longsight 58.5"

38 Wardle 58.5"

39 Whitworth 58.5"

40 Uppermill 58.5"

41 Bredbury 58.5"

42 Stockport 58.5"

43 Wilmslow 58.5"

44 Middleton 58.5"

45 Marple 58.5"

46 Sowerby Bridge 58.5"

47 Halifax 58.5"

48 Poynton 58.5"

49 High Peak 58.5"

50 Rastrick 58.5"

51 Macclesfield 58.5"

52 Burnage 58.5"

53 Todmorden 58.5"

54 Blackley 58.5"

55 Dukinfield 58.5"

56 Cheadle Hulme 58.5"

57 Stalybridge 58.5"

58 Didsbury 58.5"

59 Hulme 58.5"

60 Saddleworth 58.5"

61 Littleborough 58.5"

62 Royton 58.5"

63 Rochdale 58.5"

64 Clayton 56.5"

65 Kendal 56.1"

66 South Molton 55.4"

67 Liverpool 54.8"

68 Bootle 54.8"

69 Skelmersdale 54.8"

70 Birkenhead 54.8"

71 Mossley Hill 54.8"

72 Whiston 54.8"

73 Fazakerley 54.8"

74 Maghull 54.8"

75 Greasby 54.8"

76 Halewood 54.8"

77 Bebington 54.8"

78 Knowsley 54.8"

79 Wallasey 54.8"

80 Childwall 54.8"

81 Moreton 54.8"

82 Formby 54.8"

83 Ellesmere Port Town 54.8"

84 Hunts Cross 54.8"

85 Kirkdale 54.8"

86 Southport 54.8"

87 Wavertree 54.8"

88 Litherland 54.8"

89 Speke 54.8"

90 Prescot 54.8"

91 Woolton 54.8"

92 Lytham St Annes 54.8"

93 Norris Green 54.8"

94 Huyton 54.8"

95 Dingle 54.8"

96 Heswall 54.8"

97 Kensington 54.8"

98 Kirkby 54.8"

99 Garston 54.8"

100 Rainhill 54.8"

The rainiest cities in England receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Windermere leads with 69.2 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. Windermere receives 69.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.8 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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