Rainiest Cities in Karnataka

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Karnataka

1 Someshwar 248.2"

2 Gangolli 184.4"

3 Kōteshwar 184.4"

4 Kundapura 184.4"

5 Venkatapura 183.4"

6 Kārkala 181.7"

7 Sānūru 181.7"

8 Sullya 180.2"

9 Kargal 179.1"

10 Udupi 178.6"

11 Saligram 178.6"

12 Varamballi 178.6"

13 Badagabettu 178.6"

14 Tenkanidiyūr 178.6"

15 Tonse East 178.6"

16 Manipal 178.6"

17 Malpe 178.6"

18 Byndoor 175.6"

19 Jāli 175.6"

20 Bhatkal 175.6"

21 Puttūr 170.6"

22 Belthangady 169.9"

23 Uppinangadi 169.9"

24 Kuvettu 169.9"

25 Udiyāvara 161.4"

26 Mūdabettu 161.4"

27 Alevūr 161.4"

28 Manipura 161.4"

29 Mallār 161.4"

30 Badāgrāma 161.4"

31 Hosanagara 158.6"

32 Vittal 155.8"

33 Murudeshwara 155.0"

34 Narikombu 154.7"

35 Navoor 154.7"

36 Bantvāl 154.7"

37 Munnūru 154.7"

38 Tālipādi 153.9"

39 Mūdbidri 153.9"

40 Mudgere 152.1"

41 Honnavar 151.7"

42 Konaje 151.4"

43 Kumta 143.5"

44 Karwar 133.9"

45 Nadisāl 133.9"

46 Mūlki 133.9"

47 Bobruwada 133.4"

48 Gokarna 133.4"

49 Ankola 133.4"

50 Virajpet 130.3"

51 Badagal Ulipādi 126.7"

52 Muduperar 126.7"

53 Adyār 126.7"

54 Kenjāru 126.7"

55 Mūdashedde 126.7"

56 Nīramārgar 126.7"

57 Sajipanadu 126.7"

58 Harēkala 126.7"

59 Tumbe 126.7"

60 Addūru 126.7"

61 Bajpe 126.7"

62 Mulur 126.7"

63 Bondantila 126.7"

64 Pudu 126.7"

65 Tokūru 126.7"

66 Arkula 126.7"

67 Mangaluru 126.7"

68 Kolambe 126.7"

69 Canacona 126.1"

70 Sōmēshvara 125.8"

71 Ullal 125.8"

72 Kairangala 125.8"

73 Manjanādi 125.8"

74 Belma 125.8"

75 Kōtekāra 125.8"

76 Talpādi 125.8"

77 Tīrthahalli 124.5"

78 Madikeri 123.1"

79 Sāgar 122.4"

80 Sakleshpur 119.0"

81 Siddāpur 115.2"

82 Koppa 108.2"

83 Piranvādi 107.8"

84 Māchai 107.8"

85 Ponnampet 102.3"

86 Sirsi 99.5"

87 Yellāpur 96.6"

88 Beltangadi 93.5"

89 Benkanhalli 91.1"

90 Kangarāli-khurd 91.1"

91 Hindalgi 91.1"

92 Dandeli 87.9"

93 Londa 83.9"

94 Gonikoppal 83.5"

95 Khānāpur 81.1"

96 Nandgad 81.1"

97 Sorab 77.5"

98 Yelur 77.5"

99 Chikmagalūr 74.9"

100 Kangarāli-budrukh 72.6"

The rainiest cities in Karnataka receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Someshwar leads with 248.2 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. Someshwar receives 248.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 20.7 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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