Rainiest Cities in Saitama

Top 78 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Saitama

1 Chichibu 56.4"

2 Yokoze 56.4"

3 Yoshikawa 51.7"

4 Yashio 51.7"

5 Koshigaya 51.7"

6 Sōka 51.7"

7 Misato, Saitama 51.7"

8 Gamō 51.7"

9 Matsubushi 51.7"

10 Higashi-Matsuyama 51.6"

11 Tsurugashima 51.6"

12 Hidaka 51.6"

13 Fujimino 51.6"

14 Niiza 51.6"

15 Shimotoda 51.6"

16 Wako 51.6"

17 Asaka 51.6"

18 Sayama 51.6"

19 Kamifukuoka 51.6"

20 Hasuda 51.6"

21 Ageo 51.6"

22 Banshō 51.6"

23 Fukayachō 51.6"

24 Ōgushi 51.6"

25 Hatoyama 51.6"

26 Ranzan 51.6"

27 Nishitokorozawa 51.6"

28 Miyashiro 51.6"

29 Warabi 51.6"

30 Buzō 51.6"

31 Dōjō 51.6"

32 Miyoshidai 51.6"

33 Iruma 51.6"

34 Yamata 51.6"

35 Sashiōgi 51.6"

36 Washinomiya 51.6"

37 Shinden 51.6"

38 Saitama 51.6"

39 Gyōda 51.6"

40 Kitamoto 51.6"

41 Kukichūō 51.6"

42 Shiki 51.6"

43 Satte 51.6"

44 Sakado 51.6"

45 Okegawa 51.6"

46 Ōi 51.6"

47 Ogose 51.6"

48 Shiraoka 51.6"

49 Shōbu 51.6"

50 Ogawamachi 51.6"

51 Sugito 51.6"

52 Morohongō 51.6"

53 Takasaka 51.6"

54 Menuma 51.6"

55 Kurihashi 51.6"

56 Kumagaya 51.6"

57 Kōnosu 51.6"

58 Tokorozawa 51.6"

59 Kisai 51.6"

60 Kazo 51.6"

61 Kawaguchi 51.6"

62 Kawagoe 51.6"

63 Kasukabe 51.6"

64 Iwatsuki 51.6"

65 Yono 51.6"

66 Igusa 51.6"

67 Fukiage-fujimi 51.6"

68 Hatogaya-honchō 51.6"

69 Hanyū 51.6"

70 Hannō 51.6"

71 Yorii 49.7"

72 Uetake 49.7"

73 Kodamachō-kodamaminami 49.7"

74 Ishigami 49.7"

75 Honjō 49.5"

76 Nagatoro 49.4"

77 Ogano 49.4"

78 Minano 49.4"

The rainiest cities in Saitama receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Chichibu leads with 56.4 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. Chichibu receives 56.4" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.7 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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