Rainiest Cities in Mississippi

Top 64 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Mississippi

1 Long Beach 68.2"

2 Pass Christian 68.2"

3 Picayune 66.7"

4 Bay St. Louis 65.0"

5 Diamondhead 65.0"

6 Waveland 65.0"

7 Hattiesburg 64.4"

8 West Hattiesburg 64.4"

9 Leakesville 63.9"

10 Gulfport 62.8"

11 Kosciusko 62.5"

12 Columbia 61.9"

13 St. Martin 61.7"

14 Gulf Hills 61.7"

15 Gulf Park Estates 61.7"

16 Latimer 61.7"

17 Moss Point 61.7"

18 D'Iberville 61.7"

19 Vancleave 61.7"

20 Ocean Springs 61.7"

21 Gautier 61.7"

22 Pascagoula 61.7"

23 Biloxi 61.7"

24 Vicksburg 61.7"

25 Brandon 61.6"

26 Brookhaven 61.6"

27 Grenada 61.5"

28 Pontotoc 60.8"

29 Greenwood 60.7"

30 McComb 60.6"

31 Oxford 60.5"

32 Booneville 60.4"

33 Yazoo City 60.4"

34 Natchez 60.1"

35 Laurel 59.6"

36 Cleveland 59.3"

37 Hernando 59.2"

38 Olive Branch 59.2"

39 Southaven 59.2"

40 Petal 58.9"

41 Corinth 58.8"

42 New Albany 58.6"

43 Columbus 58.5"

44 Amory 58.5"

45 Holly Springs 58.2"

46 Starkville 58.0"

47 Senatobia 57.9"

48 Tupelo 57.9"

49 Ripley 57.6"

50 Louisville 57.5"

51 Richland 57.4"

52 Flowood 57.4"

53 Pearl 57.4"

54 Canton 57.1"

55 Meridian 57.0"

56 Horn Lake 56.5"

57 Jackson 56.3"

58 Clarksdale 55.9"

59 Indianola 55.8"

60 West Point 54.3"

61 Madison 51.3"

62 Clinton 51.3"

63 Ridgeland 51.3"

64 Byram 51.3"

The rainiest cities in Mississippi receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Long Beach leads with 68.2 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. Long Beach receives 68.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.7 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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