Rainiest Cities in Uruguay

Top 58 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Uruguay

1 Bella Unión 01 66.0"

2 Rivera 13 59.6"

3 Artigas 01 58.2"

4 Tranqueras 13 55.8"

5 Salto 15 52.9"

6 Treinta y Tres 19 52.6"

7 José Pedro Varela 08 51.9"

8 Tacuarembó 18 50.9"

9 Paso de los Toros 18 50.8"

10 Río Branco 03 50.6"

11 Durazno 05 50.4"

12 Melo 03 50.4"

13 Guichón 11 50.3"

14 Lascano 14 50.0"

15 Sarandí Grande 07 49.7"

16 Trinidad 06 49.7"

17 Sarandí del Yi 05 49.7"

18 Minas 08 48.7"

19 Young 12 48.7"

20 Florida 07 48.4"

21 Castillos 14 46.5"

22 Rocha 14 46.3"

23 Chui 14 46.2"

24 Nueva Helvecia 04 45.7"

25 Rosario 04 45.2"

26 Paysandú 11 45.2"

27 Tarariras 04 44.9"

28 Juan L. Lacaze 04 44.4"

29 Mercedes 17 43.7"

30 Colonia del Sacramento 04 43.6"

31 Pan de Azúcar 09 43.4"

32 San Carlos 09 43.1"

33 Fray Bentos 12 42.1"

34 Piriápolis 09 41.1"

35 Punta del Este 09 41.1"

36 Maldonado 09 41.1"

37 Carmelo 04 40.8"

38 Dolores 17 40.0"

39 Nueva Palmira 04 39.7"

40 Pando 02 37.7"

41 San Ramón 02 37.7"

42 Joaquín Suárez 02 37.7"

43 Progreso 02 37.7"

44 Las Piedras 02 37.7"

45 Sauce 02 37.7"

46 Delta del Tigre 16 37.7"

47 Santa Lucía 02 36.5"

48 San José de Mayo 16 36.5"

49 Canelones 02 36.5"

50 Libertad 16 36.5"

51 Barros Blancos 02 34.2"

52 La Paz 02 34.2"

53 Paso de Carrasco 02 34.2"

54 Colonia Nicolich 02 34.2"

55 Salinas 02 34.2"

56 Atlántida 02 34.2"

57 Barra de Carrasco 02 34.2"

58 Montevideo 10 34.2"

The rainiest cities in Uruguay receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Bella Unión leads with 66.0 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. Bella Unión receives 66.0" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.5 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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