Rainiest Cities in Kansas

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Rainiest Cities — Kansas

1 Pittsburg 47.9"

2 Coffeyville 46.1"

3 Independence 45.4"

4 Parsons 44.9"

5 Fort Scott 44.5"

6 Iola 42.0"

7 Kansas City 42.0"

8 Louisburg 41.4"

9 Paola 41.4"

10 Leavenworth 41.3"

11 Prairie Village 40.7"

12 Lenexa 40.7"

13 Chanute 40.7"

14 Winfield 40.7"

15 Bonner Springs 40.5"

16 Shawnee 40.5"

17 Basehor 40.5"

18 Ottawa 39.9"

19 Overland Park 39.8"

20 Eudora 39.4"

21 Olathe 39.4"

22 Lansing 39.1"

23 Augusta 38.7"

24 El Dorado 38.7"

25 Haysville 38.3"

26 Derby 38.3"

27 Mission 38.1"

28 Roeland Park 38.1"

29 Merriam 38.1"

30 Leawood 37.7"

31 Lawrence 37.6"

32 Spring Hill 37.5"

33 De Soto 37.5"

34 Gardner 37.5"

35 Atchison 36.4"

36 Wellington 36.1"

37 Mulvane 36.1"

38 Emporia 35.8"

39 Manhattan 35.8"

40 Tonganoxie 35.6"

41 Topeka 35.4"

42 Arkansas City 34.9"

43 Maize 34.4"

44 Goddard 34.4"

45 Abilene 34.3"

46 Newton 33.8"

47 McPherson 33.6"

48 Hutchinson 32.9"

49 Junction City 32.9"

50 Fort Riley 32.9"

51 Park City 32.6"

52 Bel Aire 32.6"

53 Andover 32.6"

54 Valley Center 32.6"

55 Salina 29.7"

56 Concordia 28.4"

57 Pratt 27.6"

58 Great Bend 27.3"

59 Wichita 26.9"

60 Hays 24.8"

61 Dodge City 21.6"

62 Liberal 21.1"

63 Colby 20.4"

64 Garden City 19.6"

65 Ulysses 17.8"

The rainiest cities in Kansas receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Pittsburg leads with 47.9 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. Pittsburg receives 47.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.0 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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