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Rainiest Cities in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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

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Rainiest Cities — Virginia

1 Big Stone Gap 56.0"
2 Portsmouth 53.3"
3 Smithfield 51.8"
4 Carrollton 51.8"
5 Chesapeake 51.3"
6 Williamsburg 51.2"
7 Norfolk 50.3"
8 Hopewell 50.1"
9 Bellwood 50.1"
10 Bensley 50.1"
11 Cave Spring 49.9"
12 Salem 49.9"
13 Suffolk 49.4"
14 Virginia Beach 49.2"
15 University of Virginia 48.5"
16 McLean 48.5"
17 Falls Church 48.5"
18 Lake Barcroft 48.5"
19 Seven Corners 48.5"
20 Marion 48.2"
21 Franklin 47.9"
22 Poquoson 47.8"
23 Martinsville 47.4"
24 Collinsville 47.4"
25 Abingdon 47.3"
26 Belle Haven 47.2"
27 Danville 47.1"
28 Charlottesville 47.1"
29 Petersburg 47.0"
30 Chester 47.0"
31 Meadowbrook 47.0"
32 Colonial Heights 47.0"
33 Fort Lee 47.0"
34 Ettrick 47.0"
35 Crozet 46.8"
36 South Boston 46.4"
37 Bedford 46.3"
38 Emporia 46.2"
39 Bristol 45.9"
40 Mechanicsville 45.8"
41 Glen Allen 45.8"
42 Lakeside 45.8"
43 Hollins 45.7"
44 Galax 45.6"
45 East Highland Park 45.5"
46 Montrose 45.5"
47 Sandston 45.5"
48 Bluefield 45.4"
49 Midlothian 45.4"
50 Brandermill 45.4"
51 Manchester 45.4"
52 Rockwood 45.4"
53 Woodlake 45.4"
54 Waynesboro 45.3"
55 Fishersville 45.3"
56 Ashland 45.3"
57 Gloucester Point 45.1"
58 Moorefield 45.1"
59 Arlington 45.1"
60 Alexandria 45.1"
61 Tuckahoe 44.9"
62 Short Pump 44.9"
63 Laurel 44.9"
64 Bon Air 44.9"
65 Wyndham 44.9"
66 Innsbrook 44.9"
67 Dumbarton 44.9"
68 Richlands 44.6"
69 Farmville 44.5"
70 Leesburg 43.8"
71 Broadlands 43.8"
72 Purcellville 43.8"
73 Lake Monticello 43.7"
74 Forest 43.6"
75 Madison Heights 43.6"
76 Reston 43.6"
77 Burke 43.6"
78 Annandale 43.6"
79 Oakton 43.6"
80 Fair Oaks 43.6"
81 West Falls Church 43.6"
82 Tysons 43.6"
83 Fairfax 43.6"
84 West Springfield 43.6"
85 Lorton 43.6"
86 Merrifield 43.6"
87 Idylwood 43.6"
88 Burke Centre 43.6"
89 Vienna 43.6"
90 Wolf Trap 43.6"
91 Kings Park West 43.6"
92 Newington Forest 43.6"
93 Fairfax Station 43.6"
94 Difficult Run 43.6"
95 Woodburn 43.6"
96 George Mason 43.6"
97 Dunn Loring 43.6"
98 Fair Lakes 43.6"
99 Laurel Hill 43.6"
100 North Springfield 43.6"

The rainiest cities in Virginia receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Big Stone Gap leads with 56.0 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. Big Stone Gap receives 56.0" 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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