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Rainiest Cities in Moldova

Top 61 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Rainiest Cities — Moldova

1 Otaci 81 23.8"
2 Briceni 70 23.8"
3 Ocniţa 81 23.5"
4 Călăraşi 66 23.3"
5 Donduşeni 70 23.3"
6 Briceni 63 23.2"
7 Drochia 71 23.0"
8 Edineţ 73 23.0"
9 Bilicenii Vechi 85 22.9"
10 Sîngerei 85 22.9"
11 Mîndreşti 91 22.9"
12 Soroca 87 22.7"
13 Floreşti 75 22.7"
14 Teleneşti 91 22.6"
15 Bălţi 60 22.6"
16 Rîşcani 84 22.6"
17 Fălești 74 22.3"
18 Strășeni 89 22.3"
19 Glodeni 76 22.2"
20 Tvardița 90 22.1"
21 Şoldăneşti 86 21.9"
22 Orhei 82 21.9"
23 Camenca 58 21.8"
24 Durleşti 57 21.8"
25 Nisporeni 80 21.6"
26 Ungheni 92 21.6"
27 Dancu 77 21.6"
28 Codru 57 21.5"
29 Ialoveni 78 21.5"
30 Chisinau 57 21.5"
31 Stăuceni 57 21.5"
32 Hînceşti 77 21.5"
33 Ciorescu 57 21.5"
34 Cricova 57 21.5"
35 Rezina 83 21.3"
36 Ceadîr-Lunga 51 21.3"
37 Sîngera 57 21.3"
38 Basarabeasca 61 21.1"
39 Rîbniţa 58 21.1"
40 Criuleni 69 21.1"
41 Dubăsari 58 21.0"
42 Vadul lui Vodă 57 21.0"
43 Cimişlia 68 21.0"
44 Căuşeni 67 21.0"
45 Anenii Noi 59 20.8"
46 Ştefan Vodă 88 20.8"
47 Hryhoriopol 58 20.8"
48 Bender 62 20.6"
49 Congaz 51 20.6"
50 Iargara 65 20.6"
51 Comrat 51 20.4"
52 Dnestrovsc 58 20.3"
53 Taraclia 90 20.3"
54 Cahul 64 20.3"
55 Leova 79 20.2"
56 Blijnii Hutor 58 20.1"
57 Tiraspol 58 20.1"
58 Slobozia 58 20.0"
59 Vulcăneşti 51 20.0"
60 Chiţcani 67 20.0"
61 Pervomaisc 58 20.0"

The rainiest cities in Moldova receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Otaci leads with 23.8 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. Otaci receives 23.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 2.0 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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