Driest Cities in Alabama

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Alabama Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Driest Cities - Alabama

1 Phenix City 48.8"
2 Smiths Station 48.8"
3 Decatur 49.5"
4 Redland 50.1"
5 Montgomery 51.2"
6 Prattville 51.2"
7 Millbrook 51.2"
8 Pike Road 51.8"
9 Oxford 52.1"
10 Anniston 52.1"
11 Saks 52.1"
12 Pell City 52.2"
13 Lincoln 52.2"
14 Valley 52.5"
15 Lanett 52.5"
16 Roanoke 53.0"
17 Eufaula 53.3"
18 Wetumpka 53.3"
19 Holtville 53.3"
20 Jacksonville 53.7"
21 Dothan 53.9"
22 Ozark 53.9"
23 Fort Rucker 53.9"
24 Headland 53.9"
25 Tuskegee 54.0"
26 Tallassee 54.0"
27 Muscle Shoals 54.2"
28 Huntsville 54.3"
29 Madison 54.3"
30 Harvest 54.3"
31 Moores Mill 54.3"
32 Selma 54.5"
33 Troy 54.6"
34 Monroeville 54.6"
35 Scottsboro 55.1"
36 Opelika 55.2"
37 Greenville 55.2"
38 Bessemer 55.5"
39 Hueytown 55.5"
40 McCalla 55.5"
41 Pleasant Grove 55.5"
42 Midfield 55.5"
43 Helena 55.6"
44 Hoover 55.9"
45 Vestavia Hills 55.9"
46 Meadowbrook 55.9"
47 Brook Highland 55.9"
48 Highland Lakes 55.9"
49 Alabaster 56.2"
50 Pelham 56.2"
51 Calera 56.2"
52 Chelsea 56.2"
53 Montevallo 56.2"
54 Demopolis 56.2"
55 Clanton 56.4"
56 Auburn 56.5"
57 Talladega 56.5"
58 Birmingham 56.6"
59 Homewood 56.6"
60 Trussville 56.6"
61 Mountain Brook 56.6"
62 Center Point 56.6"
63 Gardendale 56.6"
64 Irondale 56.6"
65 Fairfield 56.6"
66 Fultondale 56.6"
67 Forestdale 56.6"
68 Tarrant 56.6"
69 Grayson Valley 56.6"
70 Guntersville 56.7"
71 Albertville 56.8"
72 Boaz 56.8"
73 Arab 56.8"
74 Alexander City 57.0"
75 Pinson 57.0"
76 Sylacauga 57.1"
77 Tuscaloosa 57.3"
78 Northport 57.3"
79 Oneonta 57.4"
80 Florence 57.6"
81 Gadsden 57.6"
82 Rainbow City 57.6"
83 Southside 57.6"
84 Sheffield 57.6"
85 Tuscumbia 57.6"
86 Orange Beach 57.6"
87 Attalla 57.6"
88 Glencoe 57.6"
89 Enterprise 57.9"
90 Hartselle 58.0"
91 Fort Payne 58.0"
92 Meridianville 58.0"
93 Rainsville 58.0"
94 Clay 58.6"
95 Margaret 58.6"
96 Odenville 58.6"
97 Cullman 58.7"
98 Russellville 58.7"
99 Athens 59.1"
100 Andalusia 59.1"

The driest cities in Alabama receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Phenix City receives just 48.8 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. Phenix City gets just 48.8" 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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