Rainiest US cities
The rainiest major US city in our dataset is Miami, FL, averaging about 67.5 inches of precipitation a year, followed by New Orleans, LA (63.3 in) and Memphis, TN (55 in). The full ranking of the top 15 cities by total annual precipitation, with each city's wettest month, is below. Figures are NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Top 15 rainiest cities
| # | City | Annual precip | Wettest month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami, FL | 67.5 in | June (10.5 in) |
| 2 | New Orleans, LA | 63.3 in | June (7.6 in) |
| 3 | Memphis, TN | 55 in | April (5.9 in) |
| 4 | Houston, TX | 52 in | June (6 in) |
| 5 | Orlando, FL | 51.6 in | June (8.1 in) |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | 50.6 in | July (4.8 in) |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | 50.6 in | May (5 in) |
| 8 | New York, NY | 49.6 in | July (4.6 in) |
| 9 | Tampa, FL | 49.6 in | August (9 in) |
| 10 | Raleigh, NC | 46.3 in | September (5.2 in) |
| 11 | Cincinnati, OH | 45.3 in | June (4.8 in) |
| 12 | Philadelphia, PA | 44.2 in | July (4.4 in) |
| 13 | Boston, MA | 43.7 in | December (4.3 in) |
| 14 | Charlotte, NC | 43.7 in | August (4.4 in) |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | 43.6 in | June (5 in) |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Total rain vs rainy days
Total annual inches is only part of the story. Gulf Coast and Southeastern cities such as Miami, FL top the list because of heavy seasonal downpours, while a city like Seattle sees frequent light rain that adds up to fewer total inches. If you want to avoid rain on a trip, check the individual city pages for the driest months, or see the driest cities ranking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rainiest US city?
Among the major cities we track, Miami, FL is the rainiest, averaging about 67.5 inches of precipitation a year, ahead of New Orleans, LA (63.3 in) and Memphis, TN (55 in), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Is Seattle the rainiest US city?
Seattle has a reputation for rain, but by total annual inches it is actually drier than several Southern and Gulf Coast cities such as Miami, New Orleans and Houston. Seattle's rain is frequent but light and spread across many days, while the wettest cities get heavy summer downpours.
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Last updated: 2026-06-18