Rainiest Cities in New Jersey

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - New Jersey

1 Belmar 52.5"
2 Little Silver 52.5"
3 Oceanport 52.5"
4 Fair Haven 52.5"
5 Rumson 52.5"
6 West Long Branch 52.5"
7 Long Branch 52.5"
8 Red Bank 52.5"
9 Eatontown 52.5"
10 Asbury Park 52.5"
11 Tinton Falls 52.5"
12 Kinnelon 52.2"
13 Toms River 52.0"
14 Lakewood 52.0"
15 Leisure Village 52.0"
16 Ramtown 52.0"
17 Crestwood Village 52.0"
18 Pine Lake Park 52.0"
19 Beachwood 52.0"
20 Holiday City-Berkeley 52.0"
21 Phillipsburg 51.0"
22 Mountainside 50.4"
23 Westfield 50.4"
24 Chatham 50.4"
25 Summit 50.4"
26 Florham Park 50.4"
27 New Providence 50.4"
28 Short Hills 50.4"
29 Madison 50.4"
30 Atco 50.3"
31 Ringwood 49.6"
32 Rutgers University-Busch Campus 49.5"
33 Jamesburg 49.5"
34 Laurence Harbor 49.5"
35 Union City 49.5"
36 Hoboken 49.5"
37 New Brunswick 49.5"
38 West New York 49.5"
39 Sayreville 49.5"
40 Milltown 49.5"
41 Spotswood 49.5"
42 Madison Park 49.5"
43 South Amboy 49.5"
44 East Franklin 49.5"
45 Cliffside Park 49.5"
46 Guttenberg 49.5"
47 Somerset 49.5"
48 Edgewater 49.5"
49 Fairview 49.5"
50 Highland Park 49.5"
51 South River 49.5"
52 Ellisburg 49.3"
53 Kingston Estates 49.3"
54 Heathcote 49.3"
55 Belle Mead 49.3"
56 Dayton 49.3"
57 Monmouth Junction 49.3"
58 Blackwells Mills 49.3"
59 Kendall Park 49.3"
60 Franklin Park 49.3"
61 Moorestown-Lenola 49.3"
62 Boonton 49.2"
63 White Meadow Lake 49.2"
64 Point Pleasant 49.2"
65 Oak Ridge 49.2"
66 Rockaway 49.2"
67 Manasquan 49.2"
68 Flanders 48.8"
69 Ledgewood 48.8"
70 Dover 48.8"
71 Budd Lake 48.8"
72 Hackettstown 48.8"
73 Lake Hopatcong 48.8"
74 Lake Mohawk 48.8"
75 Wharton 48.8"
76 Succasunna 48.8"
77 Hopatcong 48.8"
78 Newton 48.8"
79 Mount Arlington 48.8"
80 Iselin 48.7"
81 Fanwood 48.7"
82 Dunellen 48.7"
83 Metuchen 48.7"
84 South Plainfield 48.7"
85 Plainfield 48.7"
86 Watchung 48.7"
87 North Plainfield 48.7"
88 Fords 48.7"
89 Freehold 48.6"
90 Yorketown 48.6"
91 Keyport 48.6"
92 Lincroft 48.6"
93 Strathmore 48.6"
94 Robertsville 48.6"
95 Keansburg 48.6"
96 Old Bridge 48.6"
97 Matawan 48.6"
98 Morganville 48.6"
99 East Freehold 48.6"
100 Union Beach 48.6"

The rainiest cities in New Jersey receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Belmar leads with 52.5 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. Belmar receives 52.5" 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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