Rainiest Cities in Michigan

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Michigan

1 Dowagiac 41.7"

2 Niles 41.7"

3 Grand Rapids 40.2"

4 Westland 40.1"

5 Warren 39.7"

6 Three Rivers 39.7"

7 Wyoming 39.6"

8 Allendale 39.6"

9 Walker 39.6"

10 Cutlerville 39.6"

11 Jenison 39.6"

12 Grandville 39.6"

13 East Grand Rapids 39.6"

14 Hudsonville 39.6"

15 Byron Center 39.6"

16 Livonia 39.6"

17 Hastings 39.6"

18 Dearborn 39.5"

19 Hillsdale 39.5"

20 Lansing 39.4"

21 Kentwood 39.2"

22 Coldwater 39.1"

23 Northview 38.5"

24 Comstock Park 38.5"

25 Rockford 38.5"

26 Sturgis 38.5"

27 Farmington Hills 38.5"

28 Detroit 38.4"

29 Flint 38.3"

30 Benton Harbor 38.2"

31 St. Joseph 38.2"

32 Fair Plain 38.2"

33 Troy 38.1"

34 Sterling Heights 38.1"

35 Big Rapids 37.9"

36 Ypsilanti 37.9"

37 Grand Haven 37.6"

38 Ann Arbor 36.9"

39 Adrian 36.7"

40 Greenville 36.7"

41 Belding 36.7"

42 Manistee 36.3"

43 Eaton Rapids 36.3"

44 Tecumseh 36.0"

45 Forest Hills 35.9"

46 Ionia 35.9"

47 Milan 35.9"

48 Richmond 35.9"

49 St. Clair Shores 35.8"

50 Eastpointe 35.8"

51 Grosse Pointe Woods 35.8"

52 Harper Woods 35.8"

53 Grosse Pointe Park 35.8"

54 Grosse Pointe Farms 35.8"

55 Grosse Pointe 35.8"

56 Charlotte 35.8"

57 Mount Pleasant 35.5"

58 Cadillac 35.2"

59 Muskegon 35.1"

60 Norton Shores 35.1"

61 Muskegon Heights 35.1"

62 Dearborn Heights 35.1"

63 Lincoln Park 35.1"

64 Allen Park 35.1"

65 Garden City 35.1"

66 Wyandotte 35.1"

67 Melvindale 35.1"

68 Ecorse 35.1"

69 Roseville 35.0"

70 Mount Clemens 35.0"

71 Fraser 35.0"

72 New Baltimore 35.0"

73 New Haven 35.0"

74 Flat Rock 35.0"

75 Oak Park 34.9"

76 River Rouge 34.9"

77 Huntington Woods 34.9"

78 Port Huron 34.9"

79 Marysville 34.9"

80 St. Clair 34.9"

81 Temperance 34.8"

82 Dundee 34.8"

83 Holland 34.8"

84 Zeeland 34.8"

85 Chelsea 34.7"

86 Alma 34.5"

87 St. Louis 34.5"

88 Burton 34.5"

89 Davison 34.5"

90 Fenton 34.5"

91 Lake Fenton 34.5"

92 Holly 34.5"

93 Shields 34.5"

94 Sault Ste. Marie 34.5"

95 South Lyon 34.5"

96 Whitmore Lake 34.5"

97 Taylor 34.3"

98 East Lansing 34.3"

99 Southgate 34.3"

100 Inkster 34.3"

The rainiest cities in Michigan receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Dowagiac leads with 41.7 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. Dowagiac receives 41.7" of precipitation annually — that's about 3.5 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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