Rainiest Cities in Washington

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Washington

1 North Bend 99.8"

2 Aberdeen 84.9"

3 Ocean Shores 75.2"

4 Hoquiam 68.8"

5 Sultan 68.3"

6 Shelton 67.9"

7 Snoqualmie 63.3"

8 Enumclaw 60.1"

9 Vancouver 58.8"

10 Bremerton 56.9"

11 Bainbridge Island 56.9"

12 Silverdale 56.9"

13 Port Orchard 56.9"

14 Poulsbo 56.9"

15 Parkwood 56.9"

16 Manchester 56.9"

17 Bangor Base 56.9"

18 Tracyton 56.9"

19 East Port Orchard 56.9"

20 Orchards 52.4"

21 Battle Ground 52.4"

22 Kent 52.2"

23 Monroe 50.8"

24 Duvall 50.8"

25 Woods Creek 50.8"

26 Tumwater 50.6"

27 Yelm 50.6"

28 Renton 50.4"

29 Lynden 49.9"

30 Sedro-Woolley 49.9"

31 Sudden Valley 49.9"

32 Bellevue 49.2"

33 Marysville 49.0"

34 Lake Stevens 49.0"

35 Arlington 49.0"

36 Camano 49.0"

37 Stanwood 49.0"

38 Lake Goodwin 49.0"

39 Auburn 48.6"

40 Washougal 48.4"

41 Black Diamond 48.3"

42 Buckley 48.3"

43 Longview 48.1"

44 Kelso 48.1"

45 Everett 47.0"

46 Kirkland 46.7"

47 Bellingham 45.5"

48 Federal Way 45.2"

49 South Hill 45.1"

50 Puyallup 45.1"

51 Graham 45.1"

52 Spanaway 45.1"

53 Frederickson 45.1"

54 Bonney Lake 45.1"

55 Elk Plain 45.1"

56 Lake Tapps 45.1"

57 Prairie Ridge 45.1"

58 Sumner 45.1"

59 Summit View 45.1"

60 Orting 45.1"

61 Summit 45.1"

62 Clover Creek 45.1"

63 Tehaleh 45.1"

64 Ridgefield 42.3"

65 Hazel Dell 42.3"

66 Five Corners 42.3"

67 Salmon Creek 42.3"

68 Minnehaha 42.3"

69 Felida 42.3"

70 Mount Vista 42.3"

71 Barberton 42.3"

72 Lake Shore 42.3"

73 Lakewood 42.0"

74 Lacey 42.0"

75 Olympia 42.0"

76 University Place 42.0"

77 Artondale 42.0"

78 Fort Lewis 42.0"

79 Gig Harbor 42.0"

80 DuPont 42.0"

81 Fircrest 42.0"

82 Wollochet 42.0"

83 Tanglewilde 42.0"

84 Steilacoom 42.0"

85 North Fort Lewis 42.0"

86 Maplewood 42.0"

87 Birch Bay 41.8"

88 Blaine 41.8"

89 Centralia 41.6"

90 Chehalis 41.6"

91 Rochester 41.6"

92 Tacoma 41.5"

93 Parkland 40.8"

94 Lakeland South 40.8"

95 Edgewood 40.8"

96 Fife 40.8"

97 Milton 40.8"

98 Midland 40.8"

99 Waller 40.8"

100 Pacific 40.8"

The rainiest cities in Washington receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. North Bend leads with 99.8 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. North Bend receives 99.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 8.3 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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