Rainiest Cities in Ontario

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Ontario

1 Kincardine 48.1"

2 Hawkesbury 48.0"

3 Cornwall 47.6"

4 Russell 47.1"

5 Plantagenet 47.0"

6 Port Elgin 47.0"

7 Brockville 46.6"

8 North Huron 46.4"

9 Goderich 46.4"

10 Petawawa 46.3"

11 Bluewater 46.1"

12 Bracebridge 46.1"

13 Greely 46.1"

14 Embrun 46.0"

15 Alta Vista 45.8"

16 The Glebe 45.8"

17 Blossom Park 45.8"

18 Centretown 45.7"

19 Gloucester 45.7"

20 Ottawa South 45.7"

21 Champlain 45.6"

22 Fort Erie 45.4"

23 Clarence-Rockland 45.2"

24 Orléans 45.2"

25 Fallingbrook 45.2"

26 Kingston 45.2"

27 Vanier 45.1"

28 Blackburn Hamlet 45.1"

29 Nepean 44.7"

30 North Bay 44.6"

31 Huntsville 44.5"

32 Loyalist 44.4"

33 Grey Highlands 44.3"

34 Hintonburg 44.1"

35 Lowertown 44.1"

36 Tay Valley 44.1"

37 Chatsworth 44.1"

38 Beckwith 44.0"

39 Owen Sound 43.9"

40 Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh 43.8"

41 Queenswood Heights 43.8"

42 Carleton Place 43.7"

43 Pembroke 43.7"

44 Niagara Falls 43.7"

45 Mississippi Mills 43.7"

46 Sault Ste. Marie 43.6"

47 Huron East 43.5"

48 Gravenhurst 43.3"

49 Chippawa 43.3"

50 West Perth 43.3"

51 Huron-Kinloss 43.3"

52 Meaford 43.2"

53 Bells Corners 42.8"

54 Midland 42.8"

55 Penetanguishene 42.8"

56 Ottawa 42.7"

57 Morningside 42.7"

58 Seguin 42.5"

59 Parry Sound 42.4"

60 Arnprior 42.4"

61 Port Colborne 42.4"

62 Thorold 42.4"

63 Southgate 42.3"

64 West Nipissing 42.3"

65 South Huron 42.3"

66 Arran-Elderslie 42.3"

67 West Grey 42.2"

68 Gananoque 42.2"

69 Kanata 42.0"

70 Renfrew 42.0"

71 Delhi 42.0"

72 Aylmer 41.7"

73 Stittsville 41.7"

74 Muskoka Lakes 41.7"

75 Minden Hills 41.5"

76 Welland 41.5"

77 Algoma, Unorganized, North Part 41.4"

78 Simcoe 41.3"

79 Waterdown 41.3"

80 Niagara-on-the-Lake 41.3"

81 Steeles 41.3"

82 Pleasant View 41.3"

83 Hillcrest Village 41.3"

84 Bayview Woods-Steeles 41.3"

85 Hamilton 41.2"

86 Napanee 41.1"

87 Greater Napanee 41.1"

88 Uxbridge 41.1"

89 Dunnville 40.9"

90 Angus 40.9"

91 Binbrook 40.8"

92 Strathroy 40.8"

93 Alfred and Plantagenet 40.8"

94 Lucan Biddulph 40.7"

95 Centennial Scarborough 40.7"

96 Highland Creek 40.7"

97 Georgian Bluffs 40.7"

98 St. Marys 40.6"

99 Central Huron 40.6"

100 Long Branch 40.6"

The rainiest cities in Ontario receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Kincardine leads with 48.1 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. Kincardine receives 48.1" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.0 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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