Rainiest Cities in Wisconsin

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Wisconsin

1 McFarland 40.2"

2 Monona 40.2"

3 Platteville 40.0"

4 Verona 39.7"

5 Monroe 39.7"

6 Dodgeville 39.6"

7 Richland Center 39.5"

8 West Allis 39.4"

9 Middleton 39.2"

10 Lake Wisconsin 39.2"

11 Baraboo 38.9"

12 New Berlin 38.4"

13 Greenfield 38.4"

14 Franklin 38.4"

15 Muskego 38.4"

16 Greendale 38.4"

17 Hales Corners 38.4"

18 Portage 38.3"

19 Fitchburg 37.8"

20 Stoughton 37.8"

21 Oregon 37.8"

22 Edgerton 37.8"

23 Evansville 37.8"

24 Prairie du Chien 37.7"

25 Pleasant Prairie 37.6"

26 Salem Lakes 37.5"

27 Bristol 37.5"

28 La Crosse 37.5"

29 Reedsburg 37.5"

30 West Salem 37.5"

31 Janesville 37.4"

32 Beloit 37.4"

33 Watertown 37.3"

34 Sun Prairie 37.1"

35 Waunakee 37.1"

36 Cottage Grove 37.1"

37 Racine 37.0"

38 Mount Pleasant 37.0"

39 Jefferson 37.0"

40 Sturtevant 37.0"

41 Lake Mills 37.0"

42 Milwaukee 37.0"

43 Lake Geneva 37.0"

44 Richfield 36.8"

45 Sussex 36.8"

46 Elkhorn 36.7"

47 Delavan 36.7"

48 Oak Creek 36.6"

49 South Milwaukee 36.6"

50 Twin Lakes 36.6"

51 Mukwonago 36.4"

52 Vernon 36.4"

53 Waterford 36.4"

54 Tichigan 36.4"

55 Wind Lake 36.4"

56 Beaver Dam 36.3"

57 Whitewater 36.2"

58 Kenosha 36.0"

59 Oconomowoc 36.0"

60 Hartland 36.0"

61 Waukesha 36.0"

62 Delafield 36.0"

63 Brookfield 35.9"

64 Pewaukee 35.9"

65 West Bend 35.8"

66 Mount Horeb 35.8"

67 Waupun 35.6"

68 Sparta 35.6"

69 Tomah 35.6"

70 Fort Atkinson 35.5"

71 Milton 35.5"

72 Slinger 35.5"

73 Whitefish Bay 35.5"

74 Shorewood 35.5"

75 Glendale 35.5"

76 Brown Deer 35.5"

77 Cedarburg 35.5"

78 Grafton 35.5"

79 DeForest 35.5"

80 Windsor 35.5"

81 Fox Point 35.5"

82 Columbus 35.5"

83 Burlington 35.3"

84 Mayville 35.3"

85 Onalaska 35.2"

86 Holmen 35.2"

87 Berlin 35.2"

88 New Richmond 35.1"

89 Greenville 34.9"

90 New London 34.9"

91 Sheboygan 34.7"

92 Cudahy 34.6"

93 St. Francis 34.6"

94 Menomonee Falls 34.4"

95 Mequon 34.4"

96 Germantown 34.4"

97 Menomonie 34.2"

98 Hartford 34.1"

99 River Falls 34.1"

100 Hudson 34.1"

The rainiest cities in Wisconsin receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. McFarland leads with 40.2 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. McFarland receives 40.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 3.3 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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