Rainiest Cities in Quebec

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Quebec

1 Shannon 60.7"

2 Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier 60.4"

3 Charlesbourg 59.7"

4 Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures 59.5"

5 Val-des-Sources 59.3"

6 Pont-Rouge 58.8"

7 Granby 58.7"

8 Cowansville 58.6"

9 Acton Vale 58.4"

10 Donnacona 58.3"

11 Lac-Brome 58.3"

12 Bromont 58.3"

13 Chandler 58.2"

14 Coaticook 57.6"

15 L'Ancienne-Lorette 57.2"

16 Sainte-Catherine 56.9"

17 Saint-Apollinaire 56.9"

18 Victoriaville 56.5"

19 Québec 56.4"

20 Les Rivières 56.4"

21 Sainte-Foy 56.4"

22 La Haute-Saint-Charles 56.4"

23 La Cité-Limoilou 56.4"

24 Beauport 56.4"

25 Lévis 56.4"

26 Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf 56.4"

27 Farnham 56.2"

28 Rawdon 55.8"

29 Cookshire-Eaton 55.8"

30 Sainte-Julienne 55.8"

31 Saint-Lin-Laurentides 55.7"

32 Saint Romuald 55.7"

33 Carignan 54.7"

34 Bécancour 54.7"

35 Chertsey 54.6"

36 Princeville 54.5"

37 Thetford-Mines 54.4"

38 Trois-Rivières 54.4"

39 Nicolet 54.3"

40 Windsor 54.3"

41 Saint-Hippolyte 54.2"

42 Saint-Charles-Borromée 54.2"

43 Joliette 54.2"

44 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies 54.2"

45 Saint-Félix-de-Valois 53.9"

46 Saint-Césaire 53.8"

47 Baie-Saint-Paul 53.8"

48 Saint-Canut 53.8"

49 Drummondville 53.7"

50 Westmount 53.6"

51 Pointe-Saint-Charles 53.6"

52 Mont-Royal 53.6"

53 Outremont 53.6"

54 Mile End 53.6"

55 Milton-Parc 53.6"

56 Petite-Bourgogne 53.6"

57 Vieux-Montréal 53.6"

58 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 53.6"

59 Chambly 53.6"

60 Marieville 53.5"

61 Richelieu 53.5"

62 McMasterville 53.5"

63 Sherbrooke 53.5"

64 Saint-Basile-le-Grand 53.4"

65 Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan 53.2"

66 Otterburn Park 53.2"

67 Sainte-Sophie 53.1"

68 Saint-Georges 53.1"

69 Lavaltrie 53.0"

70 Prévost 53.0"

71 Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval 52.9"

72 Lac-Beauport 52.9"

73 Duvernay-Est 52.9"

74 Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville 52.8"

75 Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury 52.8"

76 L'Ange-Gardien 52.7"

77 Magog 52.7"

78 Gaspé 52.7"

79 Louiseville 52.7"

80 Saint-Pie 52.6"

81 Sainte-Marie 52.6"

82 Boucherville 52.6"

83 Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts 52.6"

84 Le Vieux-Longueuil 52.6"

85 Longueuil 52.6"

86 Saint-Hubert 52.6"

87 Saint-Sauveur 52.6"

88 Ct 0003 52.5"

89 Ct 0011 52.5"

90 Ct 0012 52.5"

91 Ct 0014 52.5"

92 Ct 0007 52.5"

93 Ct 0013 52.5"

94 Laurentides 52.5"

95 Laflèche 52.5"

96 Greenfield Park 52.5"

97 Pont-Viau 52.5"

98 Saint-Rémi 52.4"

99 Sainte-Julie 52.3"

100 Sainte-Martine 52.3"

The rainiest cities in Quebec receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Shannon leads with 60.7 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. Shannon receives 60.7" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.1 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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