Rainiest Cities in South Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best South Carolina Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans
Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Civic & Politics
Most Republican Most Democratic
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  United States  ·  South Carolina

Rainiest Cities - South Carolina

1 Travelers Rest 57.4"
2 Georgetown 55.4"
3 Garden City 55.3"
4 Murrells Inlet 55.3"
5 Litchfield Beach 55.3"
6 Conway 55.2"
7 Socastee 55.2"
8 Red Hill 55.2"
9 Myrtle Beach 53.6"
10 Carolina Forest 53.6"
11 Forestbrook 53.6"
12 Summerville 52.7"
13 North Charleston 52.5"
14 Goose Creek 52.5"
15 Hanahan 52.5"
16 Ladson 52.5"
17 Sangaree 52.5"
18 Hollywood 52.5"
19 Moncks Corner 52.3"
20 Boiling Springs 51.7"
21 Valley Falls 51.7"
22 Walterboro 51.4"
23 Aiken 50.8"
24 Spartanburg 50.2"
25 Simpsonville 50.2"
26 Fountain Inn 50.2"
27 Lake City 49.8"
28 Greer 49.7"
29 Five Forks 49.7"
30 Lyman 49.7"
31 Marion 49.3"
32 Clemson 49.0"
33 Seneca 49.0"
34 Clemson University 49.0"
35 Central 49.0"
36 Sumter 48.8"
37 Dillon 48.6"
38 Cheraw 48.6"
39 North Myrtle Beach 48.5"
40 Little River 48.5"
41 Hartsville 48.5"
42 Bluffton 48.1"
43 Hardeeville 48.1"
44 Piedmont 48.0"
45 Darlington 47.9"
46 Gaffney 47.8"
47 Lugoff 47.2"
48 Camden 47.2"
49 Greenville 47.0"
50 Mauldin 47.0"
51 Easley 47.0"
52 Taylors 47.0"
53 Wade Hampton 47.0"
54 Berea 47.0"
55 Gantt 47.0"
56 Parker 47.0"
57 Powdersville 47.0"
58 Sans Souci 47.0"
59 Welcome 47.0"
60 Laurens 46.7"
61 Newberry 46.6"
62 Clinton 46.4"
63 Hilton Head Island 46.3"
64 Anderson 46.3"
65 Homeland Park 46.3"
66 Centerville 46.3"
67 Chester 45.9"
68 Blythewood 45.5"
69 Lancaster 45.4"
70 Florence 45.3"
71 Lexington 45.2"
72 St. Andrews 45.2"
73 West Columbia 45.2"
74 Seven Oaks 45.2"
75 Oak Grove 45.2"
76 Irmo 45.2"
77 Red Bank 45.2"
78 Union 45.2"
79 White Knoll 45.2"
80 Lake Murray of Richland 45.2"
81 Port Royal 45.0"
82 Beaufort 45.0"
83 Burton 45.0"
84 Laurel Bay 45.0"
85 North Augusta 44.8"
86 Belvedere 44.8"
87 Charleston 44.3"
88 Mount Pleasant 44.3"
89 James Island 44.3"
90 Columbia 43.7"
91 Dentsville 43.7"
92 Cayce 43.7"
93 Orangeburg 43.7"
94 Forest Acres 43.7"
95 Woodfield 43.7"
96 Clover 43.3"
97 Rock Hill 42.4"
98 Fort Mill 42.4"
99 Lake Wylie 42.4"
100 Tega Cay 42.4"

The rainiest cities in South Carolina receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Travelers Rest leads with 57.4 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. Travelers Rest receives 57.4" of precipitation annually - that's about 4.8 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.

Browse Rankings by Region

United States - By Region

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe