Rainiest Cities in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - Maryland

1 Thurmont 48.6"
2 Bethesda 48.5"
3 South Kensington 48.5"
4 Germantown 47.9"
5 Montgomery Village 47.9"
6 Clarksburg 47.9"
7 Damascus 47.9"
8 Urbana 47.9"
9 Green Valley 47.9"
10 Mount Airy 47.9"
11 Hampstead 47.9"
12 Manchester 47.9"
13 Chesapeake Beach 47.8"
14 Easton 47.6"
15 Salisbury 47.5"
16 Laurel 47.5"
17 South Laurel 47.5"
18 Fairland 47.5"
19 Cloverly 47.5"
20 Scaggsville 47.5"
21 Burtonsville 47.5"
22 Fulton 47.5"
23 Fruitland 47.5"
24 Ashton-Sandy Spring 47.5"
25 Waldorf 47.1"
26 Bel Air South 47.1"
27 Bel Air North 47.1"
28 Edgewood 47.1"
29 Aberdeen 47.1"
30 Havre de Grace 47.1"
31 Joppatowne 47.1"
32 Fallston 47.1"
33 Riverside 47.1"
34 Abingdon 47.1"
35 Elkton 47.0"
36 Stevensville 46.9"
37 Cambridge 46.8"
38 Westminster 46.6"
39 Taneytown 46.6"
40 Eldersburg 46.0"
41 Chestertown 46.0"
42 Hyattsville 45.6"
43 East Riverdale 45.6"
44 Bladensburg 45.6"
45 Mount Rainier 45.6"
46 Riverdale Park 45.6"
47 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) 45.6"
48 Cheverly 45.6"
49 Lexington Park 45.3"
50 California 45.3"
51 Chesapeake Ranch Estates 45.3"
52 Wildewood 45.3"
53 Frostburg 45.2"
54 Columbia 45.0"
55 Ellicott City 45.0"
56 Glen Burnie 45.0"
57 Severn 45.0"
58 Bowie 45.0"
59 Odenton 45.0"
60 Severna Park 45.0"
61 Pasadena 45.0"
62 Crofton 45.0"
63 Ilchester 45.0"
64 Elkridge 45.0"
65 North Laurel 45.0"
66 Maryland City 45.0"
67 Ferndale 45.0"
68 Lake Arbor 45.0"
69 Kettering 45.0"
70 Brock Hall 45.0"
71 Riviera Beach 45.0"
72 Rosaryville 45.0"
73 Westphalia 45.0"
74 Largo 45.0"
75 Mitchellville 45.0"
76 Linthicum 45.0"
77 Fort Meade 45.0"
78 Marlton 45.0"
79 Marlboro Village 45.0"
80 Jessup 45.0"
81 Savage 45.0"
82 Fairwood 45.0"
83 Potomac 44.7"
84 North Potomac 44.7"
85 Travilah 44.7"
86 Darnestown 44.7"
87 Silver Spring 44.0"
88 Annapolis 44.0"
89 College Park 44.0"
90 Greenbelt 44.0"
91 Arnold 44.0"
92 Langley Park 44.0"
93 Beltsville 44.0"
94 Seabrook 44.0"
95 Lake Shore 44.0"
96 Parole 44.0"
97 Calverton 44.0"
98 Adelphi 44.0"
99 White Oak 44.0"
100 Glenn Dale 44.0"

The rainiest cities in Maryland receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Thurmont leads with 48.6 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. Thurmont receives 48.6" of precipitation annually - that's about 4.1 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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