These are the wettest counties in Georgia

May 5, 2023
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Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.

Rain, sleet, snow, hail, wintry mix. Precipitation takes on many forms, and the degree to which climate change affects precipitation levels comes down to something almost everyone learns about in schoolโ€”Earthโ€™s water cycle. A system in endless motion, the water cycle traces the process through which water exists in its three primary phasesโ€”liquid, solid, and gasโ€”as it moves perpetually between the Earth and its atmosphere.

Increases in precipitation frequency and intensity are markers of climate change. When temperatures rise and oceans grow warmer, the amount of water that evaporates into the atmosphereโ€”and the speed at which it does soโ€”also increases. As atmospheric circulation carries the moisture-rich air over land or pushes it into a storm system, heavy rain or snow is often the result.

The continental U.S. on average received about 30 inches of precipitation between March 2022 and February 2023. Traditionally โ€œwetโ€ regionsโ€”such as Washington state and Alaska in the northwest and Georgia and Mississippi in the southeastโ€”continue to have some of the rainiest counties in the United States. Other areas such as Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, as well as pockets of the South and of California, experience the opposite extreme: drought, also largely a product of climate change.

Stacker cited data from the National Centers for Environmental Information to identify the counties in Georgia that receive the most precipitation through rain, sleet, or snow. Counties are ranked by five-year precipitation averages in inches as of February 2023 with rainfall over the past year serving as a tiebreaker. Supplementary data on how last yearโ€™s precipitation compares to the 100-year average for the area is also included.

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#50. Clay County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 56.52 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 51.26 inches (#59 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.02 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#49. Madison County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 56.76 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 48.38 inches (#59 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.32 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#48. Pike County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 56.82 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 49.32 inches (#62 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.97 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#47. Rockdale County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 56.91 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.25 inches (#77 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 1.82 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#46. Oconee County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 56.92 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 51.09 inches (#73 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 1.21 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#45. Bartow County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 56.92 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 51.13 inches (#69 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.14 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#44. Walton County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 57.06 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 51.48 inches (#71 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 0.92 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#43. Muscogee County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 57.08 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 48.68 inches (#64 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.94 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#42. Clarke County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 57.21 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 50.67 inches (#71 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 0.72 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#41. Paulding County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 57.24 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.98 inches (#75 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 1.50 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#40. Fayette County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 57.59 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.72 inches (#83 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 2.58 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#39. Cobb County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 58.18 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.97 inches (#76 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 1.76 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#38. Meriwether County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 58.41 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 49.69 inches (#59 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.47 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#37. Clayton County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 58.47 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 53.45 inches (#88 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 3.33 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#36. Harris County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 58.56 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 49.62 inches (#56 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.76 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#35. Troup County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 58.68 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 51.64 inches (#63 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.18 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#34. DeKalb County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 59.48 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 54.13 inches (#85 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 3.57 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#33. Coweta County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 59.54 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 55.34 inches (#89 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 4.01 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#32. Polk County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 59.61 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 56.23 inches (#93 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 5.02 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#31. Cherokee County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 59.73 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.56 inches (#57 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.03 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#30. Barrow County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 59.76 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.69 inches (#74 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 1.97 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#29. Fulton County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 59.95 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 54.84 inches (#85 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 3.85 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#28. Jackson County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 60.07 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.69 inches (#78 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 2.09 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#27. Gwinnett County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 60.81 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 55.50 inches (#89 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 4.17 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#26. Heard County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 60.94 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 57.42 inches (#88 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 4.40 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#25. Walker County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 61.10 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 54.12 inches (#72 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 0.24 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#24. Douglas County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 61.12 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 56.32 inches (#83 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 4.35 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#23. Stephens County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 61.71 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 51.96 inches (#45 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -3.87 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#22. Floyd County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 61.81 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 54.96 inches (#85 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 2.82 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#21. Banks County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 61.89 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 53.14 inches (#66 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 0.19 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#20. Catoosa County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 61.98 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.50 inches (#64 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.48 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#19. Gordon County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 61.99 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 52.03 inches (#59 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.81 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#18. Forsyth County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 63.37 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 58.37 inches (#93 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 4.75 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#17. Pickens County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 63.70 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 51.34 inches (#29 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -6.28 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#16. Haralson County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 63.90 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 60.59 inches (#101 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 7.32 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#15. Carroll County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 64.79 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 61.09 inches (#102 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 7.53 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#14. Whitfield County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 64.89 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 53.18 inches (#64 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.47 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#13. Hall County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 65.10 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 56.86 inches (#77 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 2.16 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#12. Dade County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 65.33 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 56.04 inches (#77 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 1.88 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#11. Chattooga County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 65.76 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 56.77 inches (#75 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: 1.87 inches above norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#10. Dawson County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 68.17 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 57.90 inches (#56 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.51 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#9. Murray County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 71.62 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 56.16 inches (#66 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.10 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#8. Gilmer County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 72.42 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 56.67 inches (#39 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -4.87 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#7. Habersham County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 73.20 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 58.72 inches (#42 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -4.98 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#6. Fannin County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 73.22 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 58.09 inches (#54 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.95 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#5. Lumpkin County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 75.03 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 61.66 inches (#58 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.05 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#4. Union County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 75.20 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 60.04 inches (#60 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -0.87 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#3. Towns County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 75.68 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 60.66 inches (#50 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -2.27 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#2. White County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 77.50 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 62.85 inches (#55 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -1.17 inches below norm

Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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#1. Rabun County

โ€“ Five-year precipitation average: 79.51 inches
โ€“ Precipitation over the past year: 65.70 inches (#48 rainiest year since 1895)
โ€“ Precipitation compared to 1901-2000 average: -3.66 inches below norm

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