Driest Cities in Queensland

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Queensland

1 Roma 22.4"

2 Goondiwindi 23.1"

3 Blackwater 24.0"

4 Moranbah 24.1"

5 Chinchilla 24.3"

6 Emerald 24.7"

7 Dalby 24.9"

8 Bundaberg 26.3"

9 Bargara 26.3"

10 Bundaberg North 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 Rockhampton 28.9"

17 Norman Gardens 28.9"

18 Park Avenue 28.9"

19 Berserker 28.9"

20 The Range 28.9"

21 Gracemere 28.9"

22 Frenchville 28.9"

23 Kingaroy 29.0"

24 Tamborine Mountain 29.3"

25 Ormeau 29.3"

26 Beaudesert 29.3"

27 Jimboomba 29.3"

28 Clinton 29.9"

29 Calliope 29.9"

30 Tingalpa 30.5"

31 Clayfield 30.5"

32 Logan City 30.5"

33 Parkinson 30.5"

34 Kingston 30.5"

35 Bardon 30.5"

36 Clontarf 30.5"

37 Wakerley 30.5"

38 Oxley 30.5"

39 Slacks Creek 30.5"

40 West End 30.5"

41 Bray Park 30.5"

42 Kenmore 30.5"

43 Forest Lake 30.5"

44 Chermside 30.5"

45 Chapel Hill 30.5"

46 Goodna 30.5"

47 Fortitude Valley 30.5"

48 Kallangur 30.5"

49 Taringa 30.5"

50 Redbank Plains 30.5"

51 Moorooka 30.5"

52 Paddington 30.5"

53 Boondall 30.5"

54 Upper Mount Gravatt 30.5"

55 Bracken Ridge 30.5"

56 Zillmere 30.5"

57 The Gap 30.5"

58 Alexandra Hills 30.5"

59 Coorparoo 30.5"

60 Albany Creek 30.5"

61 Carindale 30.5"

62 Eight Mile Plains 30.5"

63 Springfield Lakes 30.5"

64 Rochedale South 30.5"

65 Inala 30.5"

66 Kangaroo Point 30.5"

67 Carseldine 30.5"

68 Brighton 30.5"

69 Mitchelton 30.5"

70 Runcorn 30.5"

71 Birkdale 30.5"

72 Algester 30.5"

73 Marsden 30.5"

74 Raceview 30.5"

75 Bridgeman Downs 30.5"

76 Greenslopes 30.5"

77 Woodridge 30.5"

78 Crestmead 30.5"

79 Springwood 30.5"

80 Brisbane central business district 30.5"

81 Wynnum West 30.5"

82 Aspley 30.5"

83 Indooroopilly 30.5"

84 South Brisbane 30.5"

85 Nundah 30.5"

86 Everton Park 30.5"

87 Manly West 30.5"

88 Mount Gravatt East 30.5"

89 Shailer Park 30.5"

90 Morningside 30.5"

91 Wishart 30.5"

92 Warner 30.5"

93 Annerley 30.5"

94 Mansfield 30.5"

95 Sunnybank 30.5"

96 Tarragindi 30.5"

97 Petrie 30.5"

98 Regents Park 30.5"

99 Camp Hill 30.5"

100 Toowong 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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