Rainfall varies greatly across the U.S., but some states experience more wet weather than others. Here are the 10 rainiest states, based on annual precipitation levels:
Hawaii – The wettest state, with over 60 inches of rain per year, especially on the windward sides of the islands.
Louisiana – Frequent thunderstorms bring an average of 60 inches of rain annually.
Mississippi – Heavy Gulf moisture leads to around 57 inches of rainfall per year.
– Alabama – Thunderstorms and hurricanes contribute to nearly 56 inches of rain annually.– Florida – Known for summer downpours and hurricanes, averaging about 55 inches of rain.
– Tennessee – The Smoky Mountains enhance rainfall, reaching around 54 inches annually.– Georgia – Humid subtropical climate results in about 50 inches of rain per year.
– Arkansas – Storms and seasonal rains bring nearly 50 inches annually.– South Carolina – Frequent coastal storms contribute to around 49 inches of rainfall.
North Carolina – With both mountains and coastal storms, it averages about 48 inches of rain per year.