Rainiest Cities in New York

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - New York

1 Hamburg 53.3"
2 Liberty 53.1"
3 New Paltz 52.6"
4 Monticello 51.9"
5 Firthcliffe 51.5"
6 New Windsor 51.5"
7 West Point 51.5"
8 Yonkers 51.2"
9 Bronxville 51.2"
10 Greenville CDP (Westchester County) 51.2"
11 Dobbs Ferry 51.2"
12 Hastings-on-Hudson 51.2"
13 Ardsley 51.2"
14 Warwick 51.2"
15 Eastchester 51.2"
16 Irvington 51.2"
17 Johnstown 50.7"
18 Gloversville 50.7"
19 Mahopac 50.5"
20 Peekskill 50.5"
21 Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 50.5"
22 Lake Mohegan 50.5"
23 Lake Carmel 50.4"
24 Carmel 50.4"
25 Croton-on-Hudson 50.3"
26 Stony Point 50.3"
27 West Haverstraw 50.3"
28 North Sea 49.8"
29 East Hampton North 49.8"
30 Suffern 49.6"
31 New York 49.5"
32 Wading River 48.6"
33 Freeport 48.6"
34 Baldwin 48.6"
35 Oceanside 48.6"
36 Roosevelt 48.6"
37 Calverton 48.6"
38 Centerport 48.5"
39 Mount Sinai 48.5"
40 Port Jefferson 48.5"
41 Miller Place 48.5"
42 Sound Beach 48.5"
43 Elwood 48.5"
44 Greenlawn 48.5"
45 Northport 48.5"
46 Fort Salonga 48.5"
47 Port Jefferson Station 48.5"
48 Terryville 48.5"
49 Huntington 48.5"
50 East Northport 48.5"
51 New Rochelle 47.8"
52 White Plains 47.8"
53 Mount Kisco 47.8"
54 Rye Brook 47.8"
55 Briarcliff Manor 47.8"
56 Haverstraw 47.8"
57 Sleepy Hollow 47.8"
58 Rye 47.8"
59 Congers 47.8"
60 Port Chester 47.8"
61 Scarsdale 47.8"
62 Harrison 47.8"
63 Tarrytown 47.8"
64 Glen Cove 47.8"
65 Ossining 47.8"
66 Valley Cottage 47.8"
67 Larchmont 47.8"
68 Nyack 47.8"
69 Pleasantville 47.8"
70 Mamaroneck 47.8"
71 Elmsford 47.8"
72 Woodbury 47.7"
73 Bayville 47.7"
74 Syosset 47.7"
75 Oyster Bay 47.7"
76 Kaser 47.2"
77 Viola 47.2"
78 Salamanca 47.2"
79 New Square 47.2"
80 Riverhead 47.2"
81 New Hempstead 47.2"
82 New City 47.2"
83 Mount Ivy 47.2"
84 Spring Valley 47.2"
85 Pearl River 47.2"
86 Wesley Hills 47.2"
87 Airmont 47.2"
88 Monsey 47.2"
89 Chestnut Ridge 47.2"
90 Tappan 47.2"
91 Highland 47.2"
92 Hillcrest 47.2"
93 Port Jervis 47.2"
94 Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) 47.2"
95 Nanuet 47.2"
96 Blauvelt 47.2"
97 Ballston Spa 46.4"
98 Saratoga Springs 46.4"
99 East Greenbush 46.4"
100 Kingston 46.2"

The rainiest cities in New York receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Hamburg leads with 53.3 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. Hamburg receives 53.3" 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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