Driest Cities in Alberta

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Alberta

1 Redcliff 9.1"

2 Brooks 9.9"

3 Coaldale 11.0"

4 Lethbridge 11.2"

5 Taber 11.5"

6 Cypress County 12.7"

7 Drumheller 12.9"

8 Lloydminster 12.9"

9 Newell County 13.1"

10 Wainwright 13.9"

11 Medicine Hat 14.3"

12 Wheatland County 14.7"

13 Mackenzie County 14.7"

14 Strathmore 14.9"

15 Bonnyville 15.3"

16 Cranston 15.4"

17 Auburn Bay 15.4"

18 McKenzie Towne 15.4"

19 Copperfield 15.4"

20 McKenzie Lake 15.4"

21 New Brighton 15.4"

22 Douglasdale 15.4"

23 Wood Buffalo 15.6"

24 Vermilion River County 15.6"

25 St. Paul 15.7"

26 Chestermere 15.7"

27 Beaver County 15.7"

28 Willow Park 15.9"

29 Harvest Hills 15.9"

30 Marlborough Park 15.9"

31 Ogden 15.9"

32 Marlborough 15.9"

33 Riverbend 15.9"

34 Tuxedo Park 15.9"

35 Forest Lawn 15.9"

36 Forest Heights 15.9"

37 Dover 15.9"

38 Erin Woods 15.9"

39 Albert Park/Radisson Heights 15.9"

40 Penbrooke Meadows 16.0"

41 Pineridge 16.0"

42 Abbeydale 16.0"

43 Monterey Park 16.0"

44 Applewood Park 16.0"

45 Grand Centre 16.0"

46 Crescent Heights 16.4"

47 Downtown Commercial Core 16.4"

48 Hillhurst 16.4"

49 Rundle 16.4"

50 Mayland Heights 16.4"

51 Whitehorn 16.4"

52 Mount Pleasant 16.4"

53 Renfrew 16.4"

54 Bonnyville No. 87 16.7"

55 Mahogany 16.8"

56 Walden 17.1"

57 Chaparral 17.1"

58 Silverado 17.1"

59 Legacy 17.1"

60 Somerset 17.1"

61 Sundance 17.1"

62 Willow Creek No. 26 17.1"

63 Bridlewood 17.3"

64 Southwood 17.3"

65 Braeside 17.3"

66 Midnapore 17.3"

67 Millrise 17.3"

68 Cedarbrae 17.3"

69 Woodbine 17.3"

70 Canyon Meadows 17.3"

71 Haysboro 17.3"

72 Lake Bonavista 17.3"

73 Shawnessy 17.3"

74 Acadia 17.3"

75 Evergreen 17.3"

76 Stettler 17.4"

77 Signal Hill 17.4"

78 Bankview 17.4"

79 Vegreville 17.4"

80 West Hillhurst 17.4"

81 Oakridge 17.4"

82 Glamorgan 17.4"

83 Richmond 17.4"

84 Altadore 17.4"

85 Glenbrook 17.4"

86 Rocky View County 17.5"

87 Ranchlands 17.6"

88 Dalhousie 17.6"

89 Silver Springs 17.6"

90 Brentwood 17.6"

91 West Springs 17.6"

92 Varsity 17.6"

93 Cougar Ridge 17.6"

94 Bowness 17.6"

95 Springbank Hill 17.6"

96 Aspen Woods 17.6"

97 Edgemont 17.6"

98 Valley Ridge 17.6"

99 Bearspaw 17.6"

100 Arbour Lake 17.6"

The driest cities in Alberta receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Redcliff receives just 9.1 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. Redcliff gets just 9.1" 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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