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Rainiest Cities in Massachusetts

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Rainiest Cities — Massachusetts

1 Lowell 59.5"
2 Worcester 59.4"
3 Lawrence 58.6"
4 Newton 58.5"
5 Springfield 58.0"
6 Fall River 57.7"
7 Lynn 56.8"
8 Cambridge 56.1"
9 Somerville 55.7"
10 Brockton 54.8"
11 Boston 53.9"
12 Quincy 53.9"
13 Braintree Town 53.9"
14 Randolph Town 53.9"
15 Milton 53.9"
16 New Bedford 52.9"
17 Plymouth 52.8"
18 Kingston 52.8"
19 Middleborough Center 52.4"
20 Attleboro 52.3"
21 Revere 52.3"
22 Weymouth Town 52.3"
23 Salem 52.3"
24 Marblehead 52.3"
25 Winthrop Town 52.3"
26 Abington 52.3"
27 Swampscott 52.3"
28 Holbrook 52.3"
29 Hull 52.3"
30 North Scituate 52.3"
31 Scituate 52.3"
32 Hingham 52.3"
33 Bliss Corner 52.2"
34 North Attleborough Town 51.9"
35 Southbridge Town 51.9"
36 Bridgewater Town 51.0"
37 Franklin Town 50.4"
38 Wakefield 50.0"
39 Burlington 50.0"
40 Reading 50.0"
41 Wilmington 50.0"
42 Pinehurst 50.0"
43 Maynard 49.7"
44 West Concord 49.7"
45 Fitchburg 49.6"
46 Mansfield Center 49.6"
47 Foxborough 49.6"
48 Medfield 49.6"
49 Sharon 49.6"
50 Walpole 49.6"
51 Haverhill 49.6"
52 Somerset 49.4"
53 Greenfield 49.4"
54 Brookline 49.4"
55 Watertown Town 49.4"
56 Belmont 49.4"
57 Gardner 49.3"
58 Methuen Town 49.3"
59 Andover 49.3"
60 Woburn 48.9"
61 Winchester 48.9"
62 Webster 48.9"
63 Whitinsville 48.9"
64 Oxford 48.9"
65 Taunton 48.8"
66 Marlborough 48.3"
67 Milford 48.3"
68 Hudson 48.3"
69 Clinton 48.3"
70 Northborough 48.3"
71 Spencer 48.3"
72 Lynnfield 48.1"
73 Beverly 48.0"
74 Gloucester 48.0"
75 Newburyport 48.0"
76 Salisbury 48.0"
77 Palmer Town 47.5"
78 Ware 47.5"
79 Athol 47.5"
80 Framingham 47.3"
81 Needham 47.3"
82 Wellesley 47.3"
83 Cochituate 47.3"
84 Amherst Town 46.6"
85 Northampton 46.6"
86 East Harwich 46.3"
87 Barnstable Town 45.7"
88 Chicopee 45.2"
89 Westfield 45.2"
90 Holyoke 45.2"
91 West Springfield Town 45.2"
92 Agawam Town 45.2"
93 Easthampton Town 45.2"
94 Longmeadow 45.2"
95 Peabody 44.9"
96 Danvers 44.9"
97 Amesbury Town 44.9"
98 South Yarmouth 44.7"
99 West Yarmouth 44.7"
100 Yarmouth Port 44.7"

The rainiest cities in Massachusetts receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Lowell leads with 59.5 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. Lowell receives 59.5" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.0 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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