Rainiest Cities in Massachusetts

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - Massachusetts

1 Quincy 53.3"
2 Newton 53.3"
3 Braintree Town 53.3"
4 Randolph Town 53.3"
5 Milton 53.3"
6 Holbrook 53.3"
7 Weymouth Town 52.3"
8 Attleboro 52.3"
9 Mansfield Center 52.3"
10 North Scituate 52.3"
11 Scituate 52.3"
12 Hingham 52.3"
13 North Attleborough Town 51.9"
14 Southbridge Town 51.9"
15 Bridgewater Town 51.0"
16 Franklin Town 50.3"
17 Brockton 50.2"
18 Abington 50.2"
19 Wakefield 50.0"
20 Reading 50.0"
21 Wilmington 50.0"
22 Stoneham 50.0"
23 Newburyport 49.8"
24 Amesbury Town 49.8"
25 Salisbury 49.8"
26 Marlborough 49.7"
27 Hudson 49.7"
28 Maynard 49.7"
29 Brookline 49.4"
30 Greenfield 49.4"
31 Gardner 49.3"
32 Milford 48.9"
33 Webster 48.9"
34 Oxford 48.9"
35 Whitinsville 48.8"
36 Palmer Town 48.6"
37 Ware 48.6"
38 Lowell 48.5"
39 Worcester 48.3"
40 Northborough 48.3"
41 Spencer 48.3"
42 Marblehead 48.0"
43 Swampscott 48.0"
44 Plymouth 48.0"
45 Kingston 48.0"
46 Taunton 47.6"
47 Middleborough Center 47.6"
48 Framingham 47.3"
49 Wellesley 47.3"
50 Cochituate 47.3"
51 Longmeadow 47.1"
52 Amherst Town 46.6"
53 New Bedford 45.9"
54 Fall River 45.9"
55 Somerset 45.9"
56 Bliss Corner 45.9"
57 Springfield 45.2"
58 Chicopee 45.2"
59 Westfield 45.2"
60 Holyoke 45.2"
61 Northampton 45.2"
62 West Springfield Town 45.2"
63 Agawam Town 45.2"
64 Easthampton Town 45.2"
65 East Harwich 45.2"
66 Lynn 44.9"
67 Peabody 44.9"
68 Salem 44.9"
69 Beverly 44.9"
70 Gloucester 44.9"
71 Danvers 44.9"
72 Lynnfield 44.9"
73 Barnstable Town 44.7"
74 South Yarmouth 44.7"
75 West Yarmouth 44.7"
76 Yarmouth Port 44.7"
77 Pittsfield 44.2"
78 Needham 43.9"
79 Norwood 43.9"
80 Dedham 43.9"
81 Foxborough 43.9"
82 Medfield 43.9"
83 Sharon 43.9"
84 Walpole 43.9"
85 Boston 43.6"
86 Cambridge 43.6"
87 Somerville 43.6"
88 Malden 43.6"
89 Revere 43.6"
90 Medford 43.6"
91 Everett 43.6"
92 Chelsea 43.6"
93 Watertown Town 43.6"
94 Melrose 43.6"
95 Saugus 43.6"
96 Winthrop Town 43.6"
97 Hull 43.6"
98 Leominster 43.4"
99 Fitchburg 43.4"
100 Clinton 43.4"

The rainiest cities in Massachusetts receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Quincy leads with 53.3 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. Quincy receives 53.3" of precipitation annually - that's about 4.4 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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