Rainiest Cities in Yemen

Top 44 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Yemen

1 Riḩāb 23 29.9"

2 Ḑawrān ad Daydah 11 23.6"

3 Yarīm 23 18.6"

4 Manākhah 16 18.2"

5 Ibb 23 18.2"

6 Dhī as Sufāl 23 18.1"

7 Taiz 25 16.8"

8 Lawdar 01 15.9"

9 Dhamār 11 15.2"

10 Aḑ Ḑāli‘ 18 13.1"

11 Sayyān 16 11.5"

12 Saḩar 16 11.5"

13 ‘Amrān 19 11.4"

14 Al Bayda 20 11.1"

15 Sanaa 26 9.9"

16 Jadder Cemetery 26 9.9"

17 Aḩwar 01 9.5"

18 Az Zuhrah 08 8.9"

19 Al Maḩwīt 10 7.3"

20 Raydah 19 6.8"

21 Ḩūth 19 6.8"

22 Sa'dah 15 6.4"

23 Hadibu 28 6.2"

24 Jawf al Maqbābah 01 6.1"

25 Ḩajjah 22 4.9"

26 Ma'rib 14 4.5"

27 Ataq 05 4.4"

28 Al Ḩazm 21 3.5"

29 Ar Rawḑah 05 3.4"

30 CPF 04 3.2"

31 Al ‘Āqir 05 3.0"

32 Laḩij 24 2.8"

33 Shibām 04 2.7"

34 Bājil 08 2.4"

35 Zabīd 08 2.4"

36 Bayt al Faqīh 08 2.3"

37 Aden 02 2.2"

38 Qishn 03 2.1"

39 Al Ḩudaydah 08 2.1"

40 Zinjibār 01 1.9"

41 Al Ghayz̧ah 03 1.9"

42 Mocha 25 1.7"

43 Mukalla 04 1.5"

44 Ghayl Bā Wazīr 04 1.1"

The rainiest cities in Yemen receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Riḩāb leads with 29.9 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. Riḩāb receives 29.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 2.5 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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