Driest Cities in Alabama

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Alabama

1 Tuscaloosa 45.2"

2 Hoover 46.1"

3 Montgomery 48.0"

4 Huntsville 49.3"

5 Birmingham 50.6"

6 Prattville 51.2"

7 Pike Road 51.8"

8 Redland 51.8"

9 Mobile 52.0"

10 Oxford 52.1"

11 Anniston 52.1"

12 Saks 52.1"

13 Glencoe 52.1"

14 Pell City 52.2"

15 Southside 52.2"

16 Lincoln 52.2"

17 Auburn 52.5"

18 Valley 52.5"

19 Lanett 52.5"

20 Troy 52.8"

21 Roanoke 53.0"

22 Smiths Station 53.2"

23 Eufaula 53.3"

24 Dothan 53.9"

25 Phenix City 54.0"

26 Tuskegee 54.0"

27 Madison 54.3"

28 Moores Mill 54.3"

29 Selma 54.5"

30 Opelika 55.2"

31 Greenville 55.2"

32 Monroeville 55.3"

33 Hueytown 55.5"

34 McCalla 55.5"

35 Vestavia Hills 55.6"

36 Homewood 55.6"

37 Bessemer 55.6"

38 Pelham 55.6"

39 Mountain Brook 55.6"

40 Helena 55.6"

41 Chelsea 55.6"

42 Fairfield 55.6"

43 Pleasant Grove 55.6"

44 Meadowbrook 55.6"

45 Brook Highland 55.6"

46 Highland Lakes 55.6"

47 Midfield 55.6"

48 Meridianville 55.7"

49 Harvest 55.7"

50 Alabaster 56.2"

51 Calera 56.2"

52 Montevallo 56.2"

53 Demopolis 56.2"

54 Clanton 56.4"

55 Talladega 56.6"

56 Irondale 56.6"

57 Leeds 56.6"

58 Fultondale 56.6"

59 Forestdale 56.6"

60 Tarrant 56.6"

61 Russellville 56.7"

62 Headland 56.7"

63 Albertville 56.7"

64 Guntersville 56.7"

65 Gadsden 56.8"

66 Boaz 56.8"

67 Alexander City 57.0"

68 Trussville 57.0"

69 Center Point 57.0"

70 Gardendale 57.0"

71 Clay 57.0"

72 Pinson 57.0"

73 Grayson Valley 57.0"

74 Sylacauga 57.1"

75 Northport 57.3"

76 Moody 57.4"

77 Rainbow City 57.4"

78 Oneonta 57.4"

79 Attalla 57.4"

80 Margaret 57.4"

81 Odenville 57.4"

82 Jacksonville 57.4"

83 Florence 57.6"

84 Orange Beach 57.7"

85 Enterprise 57.9"

86 Ozark 57.9"

87 Fort Rucker 57.9"

88 Decatur 58.0"

89 Muscle Shoals 58.0"

90 Fort Payne 58.0"

91 Sheffield 58.0"

92 Tuscumbia 58.0"

93 Rainsville 58.0"

94 Hartselle 58.7"

95 Arab 58.7"

96 Athens 59.1"

97 Andalusia 59.1"

98 Opp 59.1"

99 Scottsboro 59.7"

100 Millbrook 60.2"

The driest cities in Alabama receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Tuscaloosa receives just 45.2 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Tuscaloosa gets just 45.2" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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