Rainiest Cities in Tamil Nadu

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Tamil Nadu

1 Malayadi 109.8"

2 Pacode 109.8"

3 Muzhucode 109.8"

4 Palugal 109.8"

5 Marthandam 109.8"

6 Painkulam 109.8"

7 Nattalam 109.8"

8 Puthukkadai 109.8"

9 Puliyoorsalai 109.8"

10 Kuzhithurai 109.8"

11 Edaicode 109.8"

12 Methukummal 109.8"

13 Nalloor 109.8"

14 Choozhal 109.8"

15 Vilavancode 109.8"

16 Unnamalaikadai 109.8"

17 Manjalumoodu 109.8"

18 Ezhudesam 109.8"

19 Arumanai 109.8"

20 Kulappuram 109.8"

21 Pārassāla 109.8"

22 Adaikkakuzhi 109.8"

23 Vavarai 109.8"

24 Nadaikavu 109.8"

25 Kollancode 109.8"

26 Kollivāyal 106.0"

27 Gudalur 96.8"

28 Devarshola 96.8"

29 Tondalam 96.8"

30 Valparai 92.5"

31 Kilkunda 74.3"

32 Bikkatti 74.3"

33 Manimutharu 66.3"

34 Masinigudi 64.5"

35 Chennai 64.0"

36 Naduvattam 62.1"

37 Shōlūr 62.1"

38 Ilanji 61.5"

39 Shenkottai 61.5"

40 Thenkasi 61.5"

41 Maduraivayal 61.0"

42 Poonamalle 61.0"

43 Vengavasal 61.0"

44 Wālājābād 61.0"

45 Agaram 61.0"

46 Kallamchavadi 61.0"

47 Perungudi 61.0"

48 Unamaucheri 61.0"

49 Kattrivedu 61.0"

50 Kullattūr 61.0"

51 Sholinganallur 61.0"

52 Srīperumbūdūr 61.0"

53 Madambakkam 61.0"

54 Pedappai 61.0"

55 Rajakilpakkam 61.0"

56 Sikkarayapuram 61.0"

57 Ambattur 61.0"

58 Nazarathpettai 61.0"

59 Perumbākkam 61.0"

60 Ullagaram 61.0"

61 Alapakam 61.0"

62 Vandalūr 61.0"

63 Manapakkam 61.0"

64 Meenambakkam 61.0"

65 Reddipālaiyam 61.0"

66 Sūrappattu 61.0"

67 Kadambuttūr 61.0"

68 Manappakkam 61.0"

69 Alandur 61.0"

70 Madhavaram 61.0"

71 Vellānūr 61.0"

72 Pallikaranai 61.0"

73 Tirurāgeswaram 61.0"

74 Melpedu 61.0"

75 Meddappakkam 61.0"

76 Avadi 61.0"

77 Madipakkam 61.0"

78 Pādiyanallūr 61.0"

79 Maduravoyal 61.0"

80 Tirumeshi 61.0"

81 Sirukalathur 61.0"

82 Gūduvāncheri 61.0"

83 Injambakkam 61.0"

84 Alamādi 61.0"

85 Pammal 61.0"

86 Nerkunram 61.0"

87 Valasaravakkam 61.0"

88 Porur 61.0"

89 Kaikalapettai 61.0"

90 Kākalūr 61.0"

91 Vengattūr 61.0"

92 Saint Thomas Mount 61.0"

93 Vīrarāghavapuram 61.0"

94 Tinnanūr 61.0"

95 Kavanur 61.0"

96 Nandambakkam 61.0"

97 Virugambakkam 61.0"

98 Pallāvaram 61.0"

99 Tambaram 61.0"

100 Anakaputhur 61.0"

The rainiest cities in Tamil Nadu receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Malayadi leads with 109.8 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. Malayadi receives 109.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 9.1 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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