Rainiest Cities in Tennessee

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - Tennessee

1 Dunlap 63.7"
2 Soddy-Daisy 63.1"
3 Lynchburg 62.2"
4 Henderson 61.8"
5 Tullahoma 60.6"
6 Rockwood 60.5"
7 Athens 60.4"
8 Cookeville 60.0"
9 Fayetteville 59.8"
10 Oak Ridge 59.7"
11 Farragut 59.7"
12 Shelbyville 59.4"
13 Manchester 59.3"
14 Savannah 59.2"
15 Lawrenceburg 58.8"
16 Kingston 58.8"
17 Harriman 58.8"
18 Dayton 58.7"
19 Pulaski 58.6"
20 Pigeon Forge 58.2"
21 Winchester 57.7"
22 Halls 57.7"
23 La Follette 57.7"
24 Cleveland 57.6"
25 South Cleveland 57.6"
26 Sweetwater 57.6"
27 Crossville 57.5"
28 Fairfield Glade 57.5"
29 Bartlett 57.2"
30 Arlington 57.2"
31 Lakeland 57.2"
32 Collierville 57.0"
33 Fairview 57.0"
34 Oakland 57.0"
35 Smithville 57.0"
36 Columbia 56.8"
37 Ripley 56.8"
38 Milan 56.2"
39 Lewisburg 56.1"
40 Brownsville 56.1"
41 Bolivar 56.1"
42 Spring Hill 56.0"
43 Thompson's Station 56.0"
44 McKenzie 55.9"
45 Knoxville 55.8"
46 Atoka 55.8"
47 Covington 55.8"
48 Munford 55.8"
49 Powell 55.5"
50 Clinton 55.5"
51 Germantown 55.2"
52 Lenoir City 55.2"
53 Humboldt 55.2"
54 Tellico Village 55.2"
55 Loudon 55.2"
56 Medina 55.2"
57 Madisonville 55.2"
58 Murfreesboro 55.1"
59 Smyrna 55.1"
60 Chattanooga 55.0"
61 East Ridge 55.0"
62 Red Bank 55.0"
63 Middle Valley 55.0"
64 Collegedale 55.0"
65 Paris 55.0"
66 Signal Mountain 55.0"
67 Harrison 55.0"
68 Lafayette 55.0"
69 Memphis 54.9"
70 Mount Juliet 54.9"
71 Millington 54.9"
72 Green Hill 54.9"
73 Lexington 54.8"
74 Martin 54.7"
75 Lebanon 54.5"
76 Brentwood 54.4"
77 White House 54.4"
78 McMinnville 54.4"
79 Millersville 54.4"
80 Portland 54.3"
81 Dickson 54.1"
82 Jackson 53.9"
83 Ashland City 53.9"
84 Franklin 53.8"
85 Union City 53.8"
86 Gallatin 53.5"
87 Springfield 53.3"
88 Dyersburg 53.3"
89 Greenbrier 53.3"
90 Hartsville/Trousdale County 52.7"
91 Maryville 51.9"
92 Seymour 51.9"
93 Alcoa 51.9"
94 Eagleton Village 51.9"
95 Pleasant View 51.1"
96 Nashville-Davidson 50.5"
97 La Vergne 50.5"
98 Nolensville 50.5"
99 Sevierville 48.8"
100 Jefferson City 48.5"

The rainiest cities in Tennessee receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Dunlap leads with 63.7 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. Dunlap receives 63.7" of precipitation annually - that's about 5.3 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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