Rainiest Cities in Hokkaido

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Hokkaido

1 Kutchan 57.2"

2 Kozawa 57.2"

3 Niseko 55.9"

4 Iwanai 55.6"

5 Yoichi 52.8"

6 Tōyako-onsemmachi 52.5"

7 Hakodate 51.9"

8 Higashimorichō 51.8"

9 Oshamambe 51.8"

10 Hokuto 51.1"

11 Kamiiso 51.1"

12 Date 51.0"

13 Matsumae 50.9"

14 Kaminokuni 50.9"

15 Yakumo 50.3"

16 Imagane 50.1"

17 Otaru 49.6"

18 Noboribetsu 48.7"

19 Shiraoi 48.4"

20 Rumoi 48.2"

21 Setana 48.1"

22 Ishikari 47.6"

23 Sapporo 47.6"

24 Haboro 47.6"

25 Tōbetsu 47.4"

26 Muroran 47.3"

27 Chitose 46.7"

28 Ebetsu 46.6"

29 Eniwa 46.6"

30 Kitahiroshima 46.6"

31 Horomui 46.6"

32 Tomakomai 46.3"

33 Iwamizawa 46.2"

34 Yūbari 45.9"

35 Kuriyama 45.7"

36 Naganuma 45.7"

37 Yuni 45.7"

38 Bibai 45.5"

39 Mikasa 45.5"

40 Shihoro 45.4"

41 Abira 45.3"

42 Kamikawa 45.0"

43 Teshikaga 44.9"

44 Hiroo 44.8"

45 Sunagawa 44.5"

46 Naie 44.5"

47 Mukawa 44.2"

48 Takikawa 44.1"

49 Kikusuichō 44.1"

50 Biratori 44.0"

51 Nayoro 43.6"

52 Akabira 43.5"

53 Utashinai 43.5"

54 Shizunai-furukawachō 43.4"

55 Ashoro 43.4"

56 Ashibetsu 43.3"

57 Nemuro 43.3"

58 Obihiro 43.2"

59 Otofuke 43.2"

60 Fukagawa 43.2"

61 Memuro-minami 43.1"

62 Shimizu 43.1"

63 Shintoku 43.1"

64 Shikaoi 43.1"

65 Minamishibetsuchō 42.9"

66 Taiki 42.9"

67 Niikappu 42.8"

68 Monbetsu-honchō 42.8"

69 Kamihonbetsu 42.7"

70 Wakkanai 42.6"

71 Makubetsu 42.6"

72 Takasu 42.5"

73 Rausu 42.5"

74 Shibecha 42.3"

75 Hamanaka-sakuraminami 42.2"

76 Sarubetsu 42.2"

77 Ikeda 42.2"

78 Akkeshi 42.2"

79 Shiranuka 42.0"

80 Esashi 41.9"

81 Urakawa 41.5"

82 Kushiro 41.5"

83 Higashikawa 41.4"

84 Tōma 41.4"

85 Nakashibetsu 41.3"

86 Asahikawa 41.3"

87 Higashikagura 41.3"

88 Biei 41.2"

89 Kitami 40.8"

90 Honchō 40.5"

91 Motomachi 40.0"

92 Shibetsu 39.9"

93 Shimo-furano 39.4"

94 Furano 39.4"

95 Kami-furano 39.4"

96 Honmachi 38.7"

97 Engaru 37.1"

98 Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi 37.1"

99 Koshimizu 36.2"

100 Ozora 36.0"

The rainiest cities in Hokkaido receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Kutchan leads with 57.2 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. Kutchan receives 57.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.8 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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