Rainiest Cities in North Holland

Top 64 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — North Holland

1 Zandvoort 50.9"

2 Beverwijk 50.9"

3 Castricum 50.9"

4 IJmuiden 50.9"

5 Nieuw-Vennep 50.9"

6 Bergen 50.9"

7 Heemstede 50.9"

8 Assendelft 50.9"

9 Heiloo 50.9"

10 Haarlem 50.9"

11 Velserbroek 50.9"

12 Uitgeest 50.9"

13 Zwanenburg 50.9"

14 Limmen 50.9"

15 Warmenhuizen 50.9"

16 Bennebroek 50.9"

17 Akersloot 50.9"

18 Heemskerk 50.9"

19 Velsen-Zuid 50.9"

20 Hoofddorp 50.9"

21 Alkmaar 50.9"

22 Kudelstaart 48.3"

23 Kerkelanden 48.3"

24 Uithoorn 48.3"

25 Hilversum 48.3"

26 Nieuw-Loosdrecht 48.3"

27 Kortenhoef 48.3"

28 Sint Pancras 47.0"

29 Ouderkerk aan de Amstel 47.0"

30 Amsterdam-Zuidoost 47.0"

31 Oosteinde 47.0"

32 Edam 47.0"

33 Andijk 47.0"

34 Muiden 47.0"

35 Zuid-Scharwoude 47.0"

36 Dapperbuurt 47.0"

37 Broek op Langedijk 47.0"

38 Obdam 47.0"

39 Noord-Scharwoude 47.0"

40 Zaanstad 47.0"

41 Blaricum 47.0"

42 Amsterdam 47.0"

43 Huizen 47.0"

44 Opmeer 47.0"

45 Laren 47.0"

46 Heerhugowaard 47.0"

47 Purmerend 47.0"

48 Amstelveen 47.0"

49 Naarden 47.0"

50 Bussum 47.0"

51 Diemen 47.0"

52 Weesp 47.0"

53 Zaandijk 47.0"

54 Volendam 47.0"

55 Aalsmeer 47.0"

56 Zaandam 47.0"

57 Hoorn 47.0"

58 Schagen 32.1"

59 Enkhuizen 31.3"

60 Anna Paulowna 31.3"

61 Medemblik 31.1"

62 Den Burg 31.1"

63 Den Helder 30.7"

64 Julianadorp 30.7"

The rainiest cities in North Holland receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Zandvoort leads with 50.9 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. Zandvoort receives 50.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.2 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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