Rainiest Cities in South Carolina

Top 94 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — South Carolina

1 Charleston 56.9"

2 Easley 56.7"

3 Georgetown 55.4"

4 Litchfield Beach 55.4"

5 Garden City 55.3"

6 Murrells Inlet 55.3"

7 Red Hill 55.2"

8 Conway 55.2"

9 Socastee 55.2"

10 North Charleston 54.6"

11 Forestbrook 53.6"

12 Myrtle Beach 53.6"

13 Carolina Forest 53.6"

14 Summerville 52.7"

15 Sangaree 52.7"

16 Ladson 52.7"

17 Goose Creek 52.5"

18 Hanahan 52.5"

19 Central 52.4"

20 Clemson 52.4"

21 Clemson University 52.4"

22 Moncks Corner 52.3"

23 Hollywood 51.9"

24 Boiling Springs 51.7"

25 Valley Falls 51.7"

26 Walterboro 51.4"

27 Mount Pleasant 51.2"

28 Mauldin 50.7"

29 Greenville 50.7"

30 Gantt 50.7"

31 Welcome 50.7"

32 Berea 50.7"

33 Parker 50.7"

34 Powdersville 50.7"

35 Orangeburg 50.5"

36 Gaffney 50.4"

37 Centerville 50.3"

38 Anderson 50.3"

39 Spartanburg 50.2"

40 Fountain Inn 50.2"

41 Laurens 50.2"

42 Simpsonville 50.2"

43 Columbia 49.9"

44 Lake City 49.8"

45 Five Forks 49.7"

46 Lyman 49.7"

47 Greer 49.7"

48 Marion 49.3"

49 Seneca 49.0"

50 Sumter 48.8"

51 Dillon 48.6"

52 Cheraw 48.6"

53 Hartsville 48.5"

54 Little River 48.5"

55 North Myrtle Beach 48.5"

56 Hardeeville 48.1"

57 Cayce 48.1"

58 Piedmont 48.0"

59 Darlington 47.9"

60 Lancaster 47.8"

61 Lugoff 47.2"

62 Taylors 47.0"

63 Wade Hampton 47.0"

64 Travelers Rest 47.0"

65 Sans Souci 47.0"

66 Newberry 46.6"

67 Clinton 46.4"

68 Dentsville 46.3"

69 Homeland Park 46.3"

70 Blythewood 46.3"

71 Forest Acres 46.3"

72 Woodfield 46.3"

73 Lake Murray of Richland 46.0"

74 Chester 45.9"

75 Seven Oaks 45.5"

76 Irmo 45.5"

77 St. Andrews 45.5"

78 Florence 45.3"

79 Union 45.3"

80 White Knoll 45.2"

81 Lexington 45.2"

82 Oak Grove 45.2"

83 West Columbia 45.2"

84 Red Bank 45.2"

85 Beaufort 45.0"

86 Laurel Bay 45.0"

87 James Island 44.3"

88 York 44.1"

89 Fort Mill 43.6"

90 Lake Wylie 43.3"

91 Tega Cay 43.3"

92 Clover 43.3"

93 Rock Hill 42.6"

94 Bennettsville 41.7"

The rainiest cities in South Carolina receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Charleston leads with 56.9 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. Charleston receives 56.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.7 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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