Rainiest Cities in Ohio

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Ohio

1 Chardon 50.7"

2 Bridgetown 48.2"

3 White Oak 48.2"

4 Covedale 48.2"

5 Monfort Heights 48.2"

6 Finneytown 48.2"

7 Mount Healthy 48.2"

8 Northbrook 48.2"

9 Groesbeck 48.2"

10 Cheviot 48.2"

11 North College Hill 48.2"

12 Eastlake 48.2"

13 Willowick 48.2"

14 Lyndhurst 48.2"

15 Wickliffe 48.2"

16 Chesterland 48.2"

17 Kirtland 48.2"

18 Mayfield Heights 48.2"

19 Highland Heights 48.2"

20 Willoughby 48.2"

21 Willoughby Hills 48.2"

22 Hillsboro 46.7"

23 Parma 45.4"

24 Marietta 45.3"

25 Delhi Hills 45.3"

26 Wellston 45.1"

27 Jackson 45.1"

28 Pleasant Run 45.0"

29 New Burlington 45.0"

30 Northgate 45.0"

31 Wilmington 44.7"

32 Upper Arlington 44.7"

33 Zanesville 44.4"

34 Belpre 44.2"

35 Johnstown 44.2"

36 Granville 44.2"

37 Urbana 44.0"

38 Coshocton 43.6"

39 Chillicothe 43.6"

40 Columbus 43.5"

41 Turpin Hills 43.4"

42 Newark 43.4"

43 Norwood 43.4"

44 Forestville 43.4"

45 Withamsville 43.4"

46 Dry Run 43.4"

47 Wyoming 43.4"

48 Xenia 43.3"

49 Groveport 43.2"

50 Obetz 43.2"

51 Logan 43.2"

52 Blacklick Estates 43.2"

53 Pickerington 43.2"

54 Canal Winchester 43.2"

55 Toronto 43.2"

56 Steubenville 43.2"

57 Eaton 43.1"

58 Oxford 43.1"

59 Portsmouth 43.1"

60 Wheelersburg 43.1"

61 Ironton 43.1"

62 Aurora 43.1"

63 Streetsboro 43.1"

64 Ravenna 43.1"

65 Kent 43.1"

66 Galion 43.1"

67 Cleveland 42.9"

68 Champion Heights 42.7"

69 Howland Center 42.7"

70 Cortland 42.7"

71 Bellefontaine 42.6"

72 Mansfield 42.5"

73 Ontario 42.5"

74 Shelby 42.5"

75 Mount Vernon 42.4"

76 Apple Valley 42.4"

77 Uhrichsville 42.4"

78 Middletown 42.3"

79 Carlisle 42.3"

80 Germantown 42.3"

81 Franklin 42.3"

82 Gahanna 42.2"

83 Pataskala 42.2"

84 Westerville 42.2"

85 New Albany 42.2"

86 Sunbury 42.2"

87 New Philadelphia 42.1"

88 Wooster 42.0"

89 Avon 42.0"

90 Sheffield Lake 42.0"

91 Elyria 42.0"

92 Grafton 42.0"

93 North Ridgeville 42.0"

94 Avon Lake 42.0"

95 Martins Ferry 41.9"

96 St. Clairsville 41.9"

97 Fairborn 41.9"

98 New Carlisle 41.9"

99 East Liverpool 41.7"

100 Kettering 41.7"

The rainiest cities in Ohio receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Chardon leads with 50.7 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. Chardon receives 50.7" 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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