Driest Cities in Victoria

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Victoria

1 Mildura 11.4"

2 Irymple 11.4"

3 Red Cliffs 11.8"

4 Swan Hill 14.2"

5 Horsham 18.5"

6 Echuca 20.3"

7 Yarrawonga 20.3"

8 Kyabram 21.0"

9 Eaglehawk 21.5"

10 Maryborough 22.0"

11 Cobram 22.9"

12 Stawell 24.1"

13 Seymour 24.7"

14 Bannockburn 24.9"

15 Ararat 25.2"

16 Castlemaine 25.9"

17 Geelong 25.9"

18 Tarneit 25.9"

19 Werribee 25.9"

20 Hoppers Crossing 25.9"

21 Lara 25.9"

22 Williams Landing 25.9"

23 Waurn Ponds 25.9"

24 Highton 25.9"

25 Geelong West 25.9"

26 Newtown 25.9"

27 Clifton Springs 25.9"

28 Geelong city centre 25.9"

29 Hamlyn Heights 25.9"

30 Corio 25.9"

31 Grovedale 25.9"

32 Leopold 25.9"

33 Belmont 25.9"

34 Wyndham Vale 25.9"

35 Norlane 25.9"

36 Mooroopna 26.2"

37 Shepparton 26.2"

38 Kialla 26.2"

39 Ocean Grove 26.3"

40 Torquay 26.3"

41 Bairnsdale 26.5"

42 Hamilton 26.7"

43 Bendigo 27.2"

44 Kyneton 27.2"

45 Bendigo city centre 27.2"

46 Kennington 27.2"

47 Kangaroo Flat 27.2"

48 Strathdale 27.2"

49 Strathfieldsaye 27.2"

50 Golden Square 27.2"

51 Sale 28.8"

52 Maffra 28.8"

53 Benalla 30.0"

54 Ballarat 30.2"

55 Sebastopol 30.2"

56 Ballarat Central 30.2"

57 Delacombe 30.2"

58 Alfredton 30.2"

59 Wendouree 30.2"

60 Ballarat East 30.2"

61 Melton 31.7"

62 Woodend 31.7"

63 Melton South 31.7"

64 Sunbury 31.7"

65 Kurunjang 31.7"

66 Hillside 31.7"

67 Aintree 31.7"

68 Bacchus Marsh 31.7"

69 Gisborne 31.7"

70 Caroline Springs 31.7"

71 Brookfield 31.7"

72 Melton West 31.7"

73 Darley 31.7"

74 Delahey 31.9"

75 Craigieburn 31.9"

76 Coburg North 31.9"

77 Reservoir 31.9"

78 Airport West 31.9"

79 Viewbank 31.9"

80 Saint Albans 31.9"

81 Gladstone Park 31.9"

82 Epping 31.9"

83 Rosanna 31.9"

84 Doreen 31.9"

85 Kings Park 31.9"

86 Strathmore 31.9"

87 South Morang 31.9"

88 Kilmore 31.9"

89 Wollert 31.9"

90 Roxburgh Park 31.9"

91 Glenroy 31.9"

92 Dallas 31.9"

93 Sydenham 31.9"

94 Macleod 31.9"

95 Pascoe Vale South 31.9"

96 Thomastown 31.9"

97 Keilor Downs 31.9"

98 Tullamarine 31.9"

99 Montmorency 31.9"

100 Eltham 31.9"

The driest cities in Victoria receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Mildura receives just 11.4 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. Mildura gets just 11.4" 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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