Driest Cities in Upper Austria

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Upper Austria Cities

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

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Driest Cities - Upper Austria

1 Plesching 34.6"
2 Linz 34.6"
3 Altlichtenberg 34.6"
4 Hart 34.6"
5 Haag 34.6"
6 Leonding 34.6"
7 Gaumberg 34.6"
8 Kinderdorf Sankt Isidor 34.6"
9 Grünbichl 34.6"
10 Pregarten 34.6"
11 Tragwein 34.6"
12 Wartberg ob der Aist 34.6"
13 Unterjosefstal 34.6"
14 Schwertberg 34.6"
15 Linzerberg 34.6"
16 Innertreffling 34.6"
17 Alberndorf in der Riedmark 34.6"
18 Engerwitzdorf 34.6"
19 Schweinbach 34.6"
20 Gallneukirchen 34.6"
21 Freistadt 34.6"
22 Grünbach 34.6"
23 Kefermarkt 34.6"
24 Lasberg 34.6"
25 Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt 34.6"
26 Perg 34.6"
27 Türkstetten 40.5"
28 Eidenberg 40.5"
29 Gramastetten 40.5"
30 Rufling 40.5"
31 Bergham 40.5"
32 Berg 40.5"
33 Reith 40.5"
34 Dörnbach 40.5"
35 Lacken 40.5"
36 Bergheim 40.5"
37 Freudenstein 40.5"
38 Aschach an der Donau 40.5"
39 Feldkirchen an der Donau 40.5"
40 Goldwörth 40.5"
41 Hartkirchen 40.5"
42 Mining 42.3"
43 Altheim 42.3"
44 Sankt Peter am Hart 42.3"
45 Haselbach 42.3"
46 Braunau am Inn 42.3"
47 Laab 42.3"
48 Geinberg 48.2"
49 Sigharting 48.2"
50 Andorf 48.2"
51 Allerheiligen 48.2"
52 Bubing 48.2"
53 Schärding Innere Stadt 48.2"
54 Suben 48.2"
55 Schärding Vorstadt 48.2"
56 Schärding 48.2"
57 Grieskirchen 50.3"
58 Neukirchen bei Lambach 50.3"
59 Stadl-Hausruck 50.3"
60 Stadl-Paura 50.3"
61 Stadl-Traun 50.3"
62 Dürndorf 50.3"
63 Pratsdorf 50.3"
64 Mitterndorf 50.3"
65 Inzersdorf im Kremstal 50.3"
66 Pettenbach 50.3"
67 Feyregg 50.3"
68 Rohr im Kremstal 50.3"
69 Adlwang 50.3"
70 Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall 50.3"
71 Bad Hall 50.3"
72 Pernau 50.3"
73 Schleissheim 50.3"
74 WÖS 50.3"
75 Hochpoint 50.3"
76 Untereisenfeld 50.3"
77 Haidl 50.3"
78 Dickerldorf 50.3"
79 Oberhart 50.3"
80 Schafwiesen 50.3"
81 Thalheim bei Wels 50.3"
82 Wels 50.3"
83 Hausmanning 50.3"
84 Kirchdorf an der Krems 50.3"
85 Leonstein 50.3"
86 Micheldorf in Oberösterreich 50.3"
87 Gunskirchen 50.3"
88 Öhndorf 50.3"
89 Oftering 50.3"
90 Neubau 50.3"
91 Hörsching 50.3"
92 Kematen an der Krems 50.3"
93 Kremsmünster 50.3"
94 Kirchham 50.3"
95 Vorchdorf 50.3"
96 Rindbach 50.3"
97 Ebensee 50.3"
98 Traunkirchen 50.3"
99 Nachdemsee 50.3"
100 Unterhart 50.3"

The driest cities in Upper Austria receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Plesching receives just 34.6 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. Plesching gets just 34.6" 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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