Driest Cities in Queensland

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Queensland Cities

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

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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.
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Driest Cities - Queensland

1 Roma 22.4"
2 Goondiwindi 23.1"
3 Moranbah 24.1"
4 Chinchilla 24.3"
5 Emerald 24.7"
6 Dalby 24.9"
7 Bundaberg 26.3"
8 Avenell Heights 26.3"
9 Bundaberg North 26.3"
10 Bargara 26.3"
11 Biloela 26.3"
12 Warwick 26.7"
13 Gladstone 27.9"
14 Tannum Sands 27.9"
15 Mount Isa 28.3"
16 Norman Gardens 28.9"
17 Rockhampton 28.9"
18 Frenchville 28.9"
19 Park Avenue 28.9"
20 The Range 28.9"
21 Berserker 28.9"
22 Gracemere 28.9"
23 Kingaroy 29.0"
24 Tamborine Mountain 29.3"
25 Jimboomba 29.3"
26 Yarrabilba 29.3"
27 Beaudesert 29.3"
28 Ormeau 29.3"
29 New Beith 29.3"
30 Clinton 29.9"
31 New Auckland 29.9"
32 Calliope 29.9"
33 Bellbird Park 30.5"
34 Upper Mount Gravatt 30.5"
35 Logan City 30.5"
36 Ipswich 30.5"
37 Murrumba Downs 30.5"
38 Collingwood Park 30.5"
39 Sunnybank 30.5"
40 Oxley 30.5"
41 Clayfield 30.5"
42 Moorooka 30.5"
43 Carseldine 30.5"
44 Raceview 30.5"
45 Zillmere 30.5"
46 Kenmore 30.5"
47 Redbank Plains 30.5"
48 Strathpine 30.5"
49 Forest Lake 30.5"
50 Kallangur 30.5"
51 Chapel Hill 30.5"
52 Parkinson 30.5"
53 Bridgeman Downs 30.5"
54 Kuraby 30.5"
55 Calamvale 30.5"
56 Bracken Ridge 30.5"
57 The Gap 30.5"
58 Springfield Lakes 30.5"
59 Greenbank 30.5"
60 Carindale 30.5"
61 Taringa 30.5"
62 Toowong 30.5"
63 Alexandra Hills 30.5"
64 Albany Creek 30.5"
65 Mitchelton 30.5"
66 Bray Park 30.5"
67 Eight Mile Plains 30.5"
68 Inala 30.5"
69 Rochedale South 30.5"
70 Kingston 30.5"
71 Birkdale 30.5"
72 Marsden 30.5"
73 West End 30.5"
74 Paddington 30.5"
75 Algester 30.5"
76 Everton Park 30.5"
77 Kedron 30.5"
78 Nundah 30.5"
79 Fortitude Valley 30.5"
80 Woodridge 30.5"
81 Aspley 30.5"
82 Wynnum West 30.5"
83 Brisbane central business district 30.5"
84 Brighton 30.5"
85 Manly West 30.5"
86 Mount Gravatt East 30.5"
87 Kangaroo Point 30.5"
88 Griffin 30.5"
89 Boondall 30.5"
90 Crestmead 30.5"
91 Warner 30.5"
92 Camp Hill 30.5"
93 New Farm 30.5"
94 Shailer Park 30.5"
95 Regents Park 30.5"
96 Goodna 30.5"
97 Tarragindi 30.5"
98 Annerley 30.5"
99 Wishart 30.5"
100 Morningside 30.5"

The driest cities in Queensland receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Roma receives just 22.4 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. Roma gets just 22.4" 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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