Rainiest Cities in Peru

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - Peru

1 Namballe 06 184.6"
2 Aguaytía 25 183.5"
3 Bagua Grande 01 178.5"
4 Macuaco 14 172.0"
5 Aucayacu 10 164.2"
6 San Alejandro 25 137.6"
7 Santa Ana 08 131.8"
8 Quillabamba 08 131.8"
9 Caballococha 16 129.6"
10 Uchiza 22 122.6"
11 Requena 16 112.7"
12 Tingo María 10 111.2"
13 Ramón Castilla 16 110.6"
14 Manacamiri 16 109.1"
15 Belen 16 109.1"
16 San Juan 16 109.1"
17 Iquitos 16 109.1"
18 Tingo de Saposoa 22 108.7"
19 Ledoy 22 108.7"
20 Bellavista 22 108.7"
21 La Victoria 22 108.7"
22 Pucacaca 22 108.7"
23 Juanjuí 22 108.7"
24 Tingo de Ponasa 22 108.7"
25 Picota 22 108.7"
26 Mariscal Castilla 22 108.7"
27 Pajarillo 22 108.7"
28 Naranjos 22 106.4"
29 Cullashpampa 02 105.4"
30 Ichic Huaylas 02 105.4"
31 Pueblo Libre 02 105.4"
32 Caraz 02 105.4"
33 Pilcomayo 02 105.4"
34 Llacta 02 105.4"
35 Orellana 16 104.7"
36 Río Negro 12 103.6"
37 Miraflores 22 102.6"
38 La Florida 22 102.6"
39 Ucrania 22 102.6"
40 Nueva Cajamarca 22 102.6"
41 Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo 22 102.6"
42 San Lorenzo 16 102.6"
43 Tambopata 17 102.2"
44 Castillo Grande 10 101.2"
45 Nauta 16 96.0"
46 Tocache 22 95.4"
47 Puños 10 94.1"
48 Punchao 10 94.1"
49 Miraflores 10 94.1"
50 Llata 10 94.1"
51 Pampas del Carmen 10 94.1"
52 Quipran 10 94.1"
53 Pichari 08 92.4"
54 Barranca 16 90.6"
55 Lagunas 16 88.4"
56 Puerto Maldonado 17 87.6"
57 La Joya 17 87.6"
58 Cuispes 01 86.3"
59 Chosgón 01 86.3"
60 Chachapoyas 01 86.3"
61 Bagua 01 85.9"
62 San Pedro 01 85.9"
63 Bellavista 06 85.9"
64 Cajaruro 01 85.9"
65 Pucallpa 25 85.3"
66 San Fernando 25 85.3"
67 Carhuaz 02 84.8"
68 Huaraz 02 84.8"
69 Centenario 02 84.8"
70 Cajamarca 06 83.9"
71 Huayllapampa 06 83.9"
72 Yurimaguas 16 83.3"
73 Oyón 15 83.1"
74 Otuzco 13 77.5"
75 Pachin Bajo 13 77.5"
76 San Miguel de Cauri 10 75.4"
77 Yanacancha 10 75.4"
78 Cayrán 10 75.4"
79 Las Palmas 10 74.0"
80 Huánuco 10 73.2"
81 Cayhuayna 10 73.2"
82 Ambo 10 73.2"
83 Huaylla 10 73.2"
84 Paucarbamba 10 73.2"
85 Bambamarca 06 72.6"
86 Chota 06 72.6"
87 Santa Rosa 12 72.5"
88 Pangoa 08 71.8"
89 Campo Verde 25 71.7"
90 Shanao 22 68.5"
91 Lamas 22 68.5"
92 Morales 22 68.5"
93 Tabalosos 22 68.5"
94 Tarapoto 22 68.5"
95 Rumisapa 22 68.5"
96 San Jose De Sisa 22 68.5"
97 Sisa 22 68.5"
98 Nauta 22 68.5"
99 Huaja 22 68.5"
100 Tabaloslos 22 68.5"

The rainiest cities in Peru receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Namballe leads with 184.6 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. Namballe receives 184.6" of precipitation annually - that's about 15.4 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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