Rainiest Cities in Wisconsin

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities - Wisconsin

1 Mount Horeb 40.6"
2 Fitchburg 40.2"
3 Oregon 40.2"
4 Twin Lakes 40.2"
5 Platteville 40.0"
6 Monroe 39.7"
7 Reedsburg 39.6"
8 Dodgeville 39.6"
9 Richland Center 39.5"
10 West Allis 39.4"
11 Middleton 39.4"
12 Verona 39.2"
13 Lake Wisconsin 39.2"
14 Baraboo 38.9"
15 Edgerton 38.9"
16 Milton 38.9"
17 Jefferson 38.7"
18 New Berlin 38.4"
19 Muskego 38.4"
20 Hales Corners 38.4"
21 Portage 38.3"
22 Stoughton 37.8"
23 Evansville 37.8"
24 Prairie du Chien 37.7"
25 Salem Lakes 37.5"
26 Janesville 37.4"
27 Beloit 37.4"
28 Watertown 37.2"
29 Madison 37.1"
30 Sun Prairie 37.1"
31 Waunakee 37.1"
32 DeForest 37.1"
33 McFarland 37.1"
34 Windsor 37.1"
35 Monona 37.1"
36 Cottage Grove 37.1"
37 Columbus 37.1"
38 Lake Mills 37.0"
39 Lake Geneva 36.9"
40 Oconomowoc 36.8"
41 Richfield 36.8"
42 Sussex 36.8"
43 Delafield 36.8"
44 Elkhorn 36.7"
45 Delavan 36.7"
46 Mukwonago 36.4"
47 Waterford 36.4"
48 Tichigan 36.4"
49 Wind Lake 36.4"
50 Beaver Dam 36.3"
51 Whitewater 36.2"
52 Waukesha 36.0"
53 Hartland 36.0"
54 Vernon 36.0"
55 Brookfield 35.9"
56 Pewaukee 35.9"
57 West Bend 35.8"
58 Sparta 35.6"
59 Fort Atkinson 35.5"
60 Cedarburg 35.5"
61 Grafton 35.5"
62 Slinger 35.5"
63 Burlington 35.3"
64 Mayville 35.3"
65 La Crosse 35.2"
66 Onalaska 35.2"
67 Holmen 35.2"
68 Berlin 35.2"
69 West Salem 35.2"
70 Hudson 35.1"
71 New London 34.9"
72 Sheboygan 34.7"
73 Chippewa Falls 34.7"
74 Milwaukee 34.6"
75 Greenfield 34.6"
76 Oak Creek 34.6"
77 Franklin 34.6"
78 South Milwaukee 34.6"
79 Cudahy 34.6"
80 Whitefish Bay 34.6"
81 Greendale 34.6"
82 Shorewood 34.6"
83 St. Francis 34.6"
84 Tomah 34.5"
85 Menomonee Falls 34.4"
86 Mequon 34.4"
87 Germantown 34.4"
88 Menomonie 34.2"
89 River Falls 34.1"
90 Hartford 34.1"
91 Stevens Point 34.0"
92 Plover 34.0"
93 Wausau 33.9"
94 Weston 33.9"
95 Port Washington 33.9"
96 Kronenwetter 33.9"
97 Rib Mountain 33.9"
98 Rothschild 33.9"
99 Wauwatosa 33.8"
100 Merrill 33.8"

The rainiest cities in Wisconsin receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Mount Horeb leads with 40.6 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. Mount Horeb receives 40.6" of precipitation annually - that's about 3.4 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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