Rainiest Cities in North Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - North Carolina

1 Brevard 75.6"
2 Myrtle Grove 65.1"
3 Silver Lake 65.1"
4 East Flat Rock 62.7"
5 Wilmington 60.1"
6 Leland 60.1"
7 Murraysville 60.1"
8 Hampstead 60.1"
9 Kings Grant 60.1"
10 Ogden 60.1"
11 Porters Neck 60.1"
12 Northchase 60.1"
13 Wrightsboro 60.1"
14 Boone 59.1"
15 Hendersonville 59.0"
16 Half Moon 58.9"
17 Havelock 57.4"
18 Marion 56.6"
19 Jacksonville 56.5"
20 Piney Green 56.5"
21 Morehead City 55.7"
22 Oak Island 54.6"
23 St. James 54.6"
24 Carolina Beach 54.6"
25 Boiling Spring Lakes 54.6"
26 Cullowhee 54.2"
27 Black Mountain 53.8"
28 Greenville 53.4"
29 Winterville 53.4"
30 Ayden 53.4"
31 Williamston 53.2"
32 New Bern 53.0"
33 Washington 53.0"
34 Swannanoa 53.0"
35 Kinston 52.9"
36 Goldsboro 52.3"
37 Clayton 52.1"
38 Forest City 51.7"
39 Morganton 51.5"
40 Etowah 51.4"
41 Mills River 51.4"
42 Clinton 51.0"
43 Fuquay-Varina 50.7"
44 Garner 50.7"
45 Mount Airy 50.5"
46 Shelby 50.4"
47 Wilson 50.3"
48 Waynesville 50.2"
49 Dunn 50.1"
50 Archer Lodge 49.9"
51 Lenoir 49.7"
52 Fletcher 49.6"
53 Roanoke Rapids 49.5"
54 Rockingham 49.5"
55 Cherryville 49.5"
56 Hamlet 49.5"
57 Smithfield 49.4"
58 Selma 49.4"
59 Henderson 48.6"
60 Moyock 48.6"
61 Cary 48.3"
62 High Point 48.3"
63 Apex 48.3"
64 Thomasville 48.3"
65 Albemarle 48.3"
66 Archdale 48.3"
67 Trinity 48.3"
68 Lincolnton 48.1"
69 Concord 47.9"
70 Kannapolis 47.9"
71 Harrisburg 47.9"
72 Locust 47.9"
73 Knightdale 47.8"
74 Pinehurst 47.8"
75 Southern Pines 47.8"
76 Reidsville 47.8"
77 Wendell 47.8"
78 Rolesville 47.8"
79 Aberdeen 47.8"
80 Zebulon 47.8"
81 Whispering Pines 47.8"
82 Tarboro 47.6"
83 Wake Forest 47.5"
84 Lewisville 47.3"
85 Roxboro 47.3"
86 Mebane 47.2"
87 King 47.2"
88 Hickory 47.1"
89 Holly Springs 47.1"
90 Eden 47.1"
91 Anderson Creek 47.1"
92 Newton 47.1"
93 Spring Lake 47.1"
94 Spout Springs 47.1"
95 St. Stephens 47.1"
96 Conover 47.1"
97 Barbecue 47.1"
98 Sawmills 47.1"
99 Sanford 46.9"
100 Mocksville 46.9"

The rainiest cities in North Carolina receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Brevard leads with 75.6 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. Brevard receives 75.6" of precipitation annually - that's about 6.3 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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