{"id":87301,"date":"2026-10-01T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=87301"},"modified":"2026-10-01T13:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:05:41","slug":"rainiest-cities-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/rainiest-cities-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Rainiest Cities in the U.S., Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  • Everett, Syracuse, and Tacoma are the rainiest major cities in the U.S.<\/b>, seeing measurable rainfall for around half of the days in a year.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The wettest cities are largely located around the Great Lakes and in the Pacific Northwest, where frequent, light rain is common.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • As the climate warms, rainfall is becoming heavier and less predictable worldwide, leading to greater risks of extreme events like flooding and drought.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Rain can be magical. It can fall as gently as a mist or hard as hail, produce nostalgic smells unique to a specific city or place, and even shape regional identity. It can also bring <\/span>many benefits<\/span><\/a>, including cleaner air and lusher ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n

    While sunnier cities have been popular <\/span>migration destinations<\/span><\/a> since the pandemic, rainier, cloudier cities are often <\/span>more affordable<\/span><\/a> and today are home to some of the <\/span>hottest housing markets<\/span><\/a> in the nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, too much rain can be devastating and lead to <\/span>floods<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>landslides<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>avalanches<\/span><\/a>, and more, which are becoming more common as the planet warms. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to understand an area\u2019s climate before moving or buying a home there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    So, if you\u2019re considering moving to a new area but aren\u2019t sure what their climate is like, we\u2019re here to help. Whether you like <\/span>the sun<\/span><\/a> and are looking for places to avoid, or love the rain and just want more, <\/span>Redfin <\/span><\/a>has compiled a list of the rainiest cities in the U.S. to help you move with confidence. Read on to learn more and discover if one of these cities is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n