Rainiest Cities in Kerala

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Kerala

1 Karuvellūr 166.9"

2 Kunnummal 161.0"

3 Madhūru 158.3"

4 Kīkāna 155.6"

5 Chammanād 155.6"

6 Ajānūr 155.6"

7 Bāre 155.6"

8 Pallikere 155.6"

9 Uduma 155.6"

10 Chengala 155.6"

11 Valayam 149.1"

12 Edacchēri 149.1"

13 Chockli 149.1"

14 Chekkiād 149.1"

15 Nādāpuram 149.1"

16 Mahē 149.1"

17 Tūnēri 149.1"

18 Erāmala 149.1"

19 Panniyannūr 149.1"

20 Peringathur 149.1"

21 Azhiyūr 149.1"

22 Nīlēshwar 147.6"

23 Pilikōdu 147.6"

24 Perole 147.6"

25 Kanhangad 147.6"

26 Trikarpūr North 147.4"

27 Payyanur 147.4"

28 Trikarpūr South 147.4"

29 Āyanchēri 145.7"

30 Thurayur 145.7"

31 Kūttāli 145.7"

32 Kozhukkallur 145.7"

33 Mennānyam 145.7"

34 Eravattūr 145.7"

35 Meppāyyūr 145.7"

36 Kalpatta 142.7"

37 Vypīn 141.2"

38 Cheranellūr 141.2"

39 Muvattupuzha 141.2"

40 Kakkanad 141.2"

41 Kallūr Tekkumuri 141.2"

42 Vadakkumbāgam 141.2"

43 Kumbalangy 141.2"

44 Marampilly 141.2"

45 Tripunittura 141.2"

46 Kureekkad 141.2"

47 Aroor 141.2"

48 Kanayannur 141.2"

49 Manakunnam 141.2"

50 Thiruvankulam 141.2"

51 Edattala 141.2"

52 Rāmamangalam 141.2"

53 Choornikkara 141.2"

54 Chowwara 141.2"

55 Mulamthuruthy 141.2"

56 Piravam 141.2"

57 Perumpāvūr 141.2"

58 Maradu 141.2"

59 Kumbalam 141.2"

60 Poyya 141.2"

61 Mulavukad 141.2"

62 Tekkumbāgam 141.2"

63 Thodupuzha 141.2"

64 Arukutti 141.2"

65 Aluva 141.2"

66 Kadungalūr 141.2"

67 Vāzhakulam 141.2"

68 Koovappady 141.2"

69 Mūvattupula 141.2"

70 Kochi 141.2"

71 Velloorkunnam 141.2"

72 Chengamanād 141.2"

73 Pallipuram 141.2"

74 Kunnatnād 141.2"

75 Chelamartam 141.2"

76 Kalamassery 141.2"

77 Puthencruz 141.2"

78 Alangad 141.2"

79 Kuttampuzha 141.2"

80 Kutiatodu 141.2"

81 Thaikkattussery 141.2"

82 Alengād 141.2"

83 Karumālūr 141.2"

84 Ezhupunna 141.2"

85 Perumbavoor 141.2"

86 Kizhakkumbāgam 141.2"

87 Kotamangalam 141.2"

88 Kodamthuruth 141.2"

89 Vengola Kizhakkumbāgam 141.2"

90 Martūru 141.2"

91 Nedumbassery 141.2"

92 Angamāli 141.2"

93 Alwaye 141.2"

94 Vazhakkala 141.2"

95 Varappuzha 141.2"

96 Iramallūr 141.2"

97 Chottanikkara 141.2"

98 Elūr 141.2"

99 Badagara 138.3"

100 Iringal 138.3"

The rainiest cities in Kerala receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Karuvellūr leads with 166.9 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. Karuvellūr receives 166.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 13.9 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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