What state has the most rain?

In the United States in 2021, Mississippi recorded 66.84 inches of precipitation, the highest amount of within the contiguous 48 states that year. Nevada was the driest state, with only 9.56 inches of precipitation recorded.
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What is the rainiest state on earth?

Photographer Amos Chapple returns to our site once once again, bringing amazing images from the state of Meghalaya, India, reportedly the rainiest spot on Earth. The village of Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives 467 inches of rain per year.
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What state has the worst rain?

Hawaii overall is the rainiest state in the US, with a state-wide average of 63.7 inches (1618 millimetres) of rain a year. But few places in Hawaii fit the state's average. Many weather stations on the islands record less than 20 inches (508 mm) of rainfall a year while others receive well over 100 inches (2540 mm).
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What city has the most rain in the United States?

The wettest city in the U.S. is Hilo, Hawaii, where it rains 211 days a year. Interestingly, Hilo gets between 10 and 40 times as much rain as some other parts of the Big Island. It also rains and snows a lot in Alaska. Sitka gets about 86 inches of precipitation a year over a whopping 173 days.
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What 3 US cities get the most rain?

30 Cities With The Most Rainy/Snowy Days
  • Hilo, HI — 276 days per year.
  • Cold Bay, AK — 236 days per year.
  • Yakutat, AK — 228 days per year.
  • Annette, AK — 226 days per year.
  • Juneau, AK — 224 days per year.
  • Mt. Washington, NH — 213 days per year.
  • St. Paul Island, AK — 208 days per year.
  • Quillayute, WA — 207 days per year.
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Where is America's rainiest city?



What city is known for a lot of rain?

Wettest Weather

Among the country's 56 largest urban populations, Buffalo and Rochester, New York most often have days when it's raining or snowing. But it's Miami and New Orleans that receive the most rain each year, as the rankings in the tables below show.
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What are the 3 driest states?

In winter, North and South Dakota are the driest in the country, but for spring, Arizona and New Mexico see the least rain. In summer, California and Nevada take the lead, then for fall, Nevada and Wyoming top the list.
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What state never snows?

Snow falls in 49 of the 50 states in most winters; Florida being the lone exception. Northern portions of Florida, especially in the panhandle, experience some flurries during most, but not all winters.
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What state has the wildest weather?

1. California
  • Extreme weather score: 73.1.
  • All-time maximum temperature: 134°F.
  • All-time minimum temperature: -45°F.
  • All-time greatest 24-hour precipitation: 25.8 inches.
  • All-time maximum 24-hour snowfall: 67.0 inches.
  • Annual tornadoes per 10k square miles: 0.7 per 10k square miles.
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What state is famous for rain?

In the United States in 2021, Mississippi recorded 66.84 inches of precipitation, the highest amount of within the contiguous 48 states that year. Nevada was the driest state, with only 9.56 inches of precipitation recorded.
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Who gets more rain than Seattle?

Houston gets 54" in 99 days. Atlanta gets 50" in 116. New York City gets nearly 50" in 120. Chicago is real close with 38" on 125.
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Who gets the most rain in the US?

According to NOAA-NCDC data, the wettest place in the United States is Mt. Waialeale on Kauai in Hawaii, which gets approximately 460 inches (11,684 millimeters) of rain each year, making it one of the rainiest spots on earth.
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What state gets the worst storms?

It probably comes as no surprise that Florida has been hit by more hurricanes than any other state since the inception of the Saffir/Simpson scale in 1851. Its location directly between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico makes it susceptible to hurricanes that come from either side.
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Where is America's worst weather?

Barrow, Alaska

Barrow's average high temperature during the first three months of the year hovers around -7 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average low of -20 degrees, according to the site U.S. Climate Data.
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What state has the worst winters?

Alaska. Alaska is the coldest state in the U.S. Alaska's average temperature is 28.1°F (-2.7°C) and can go as low as -30°F (-34°C) during the winter months. The Fairbanks area experiences some of the hottest and coldest temperatures in the state, with highs of 90°F in the summer and lows around -50°F.
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What state has no cold weather?

Below are eight states that will make your winter warmer.
  • Arizona. It's hard to resist the idyllic landscapes, scenic splendor, tranquility and endless blue skies of Arizona. ...
  • 2. California. ...
  • Georgia. ...
  • Florida. ...
  • Nevada. ...
  • New Mexico. ...
  • South Carolina. ...
  • Texas.
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Which state has perfect weather?

Based on these criteria, California has the best weather of all 50 states. Coastal cities in south and central California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Barbara, experience only 20 inches of rain per year and temperatures typically between the low 60s and 85 degrees.
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What is the snowiest state?

The snowiest state of all is New Hampshire, which gets an average of 174.35 inches of snow each year. This is followed by Maine, which gets 92 inches annually and Vermont, with 80.2 inches. Alaska and Wyoming come next, with 79.6 and 77.33 inches respectively.
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What state gets no rain?

Nevada is the driest state in the US, receiving about 10.2 inches (241 mm) of rain every year.
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What state has the harshest climate?

1. California
  • Extreme weather score: 73.1.
  • Record high temperature: 134 F.
  • Record low temperature: -45 F.
  • Record rainfall in a 24-hour period: 25.8 inches.
  • Record snowfall in a 24-hour period: 67 inches.
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What's the hottest state?

1. Florida. Florida is the hottest state in the U.S., with an average annual temperature of 71.5°F (21.9°C) between 1991 and 2020. It is the southernmost contiguous U.S. state with a subtropical climate in its northern and central regions and a tropical climate in its southern regions.
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What city is rain rare?

Arica, Chile, in the northern Atacama holds the world record for the longest dry streak, having gone 173 months without a drop of rain in the early 20th century.
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What is the gloomiest city in the US?

1. Anchorage, AK. With an average of over 230 cloudy days per year, Anchorage is the gloomiest city in the United States. This high number of cloudy days actually means that Anchorage spends about 65% of every year under clouds.
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Is there a place where it rains everyday?

For years, two villages have claimed the title as the wettest place on earth. Mawsynram and Cherrapunji are just 10 miles apart, but Mawsynram beats its competitor by a mere 4 inches of rainfall. Although it doesn't rain all day in Meghalaya, it does rain every day, Chapple told weather.com.
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What state has the safest weather?

1. Indiana (tied) The Hoosier state has had just over 50 disasters since 1953, with the most common being severe storms and floods. With an average of less than one declared disaster per year, and no declared disasters since 2021, Indiana tops our list of states with the least natural disasters.
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