Driest Cities in Austria

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Austria

1 Stockerau 03 27.1"

2 Tulln 03 27.1"

3 Hollabrunn 03 27.1"

4 Neusiedl am See 01 28.3"

5 Bruck an der Leitha 03 28.3"

6 Hainburg an der Donau 03 28.3"

7 Floridsdorf 09 28.6"

8 Döbling 09 28.6"

9 Klosterneuburg 03 28.6"

10 Korneuburg 03 28.6"

11 Gänserndorf 03 28.6"

12 Strasshof an der Nordbahn 03 28.6"

13 Gerasdorf bei Wien 03 28.6"

14 Mistelbach 03 28.6"

15 Langenzersdorf 03 28.6"

16 Horn 03 28.8"

17 Krems an der Donau 03 28.8"

18 Leopoldsdorf 03 29.4"

19 Vienna 09 29.4"

20 Favoriten 09 29.4"

21 Donaustadt 09 29.4"

22 Ottakring 09 29.4"

23 Simmering 09 29.4"

24 Landstraße 09 29.4"

25 Penzing 09 29.4"

26 Meidling 09 29.4"

27 Brigittenau 09 29.4"

28 Fünfhaus 09 29.4"

29 Hernals 09 29.4"

30 Margareten 09 29.4"

31 Hietzing 09 29.4"

32 Währing 09 29.4"

33 Aspern 09 29.4"

34 Alsergrund 09 29.4"

35 Neubau 09 29.4"

36 Mariahilf 09 29.4"

37 Josefstadt 09 29.4"

38 Essling 09 29.4"

39 Mödling 03 29.4"

40 Innere Stadt 09 29.4"

41 Perchtoldsdorf 03 29.4"

42 Schwechat 03 29.4"

43 Brunn am Gebirge 03 29.4"

44 Wiener Neudorf 03 29.4"

45 Eisenstadt 01 29.4"

46 Guntramsdorf 03 29.4"

47 Neu-Guntramsdorf 03 29.4"

48 Maria Enzersdorf 03 29.4"

49 Vösendorf 03 29.4"

50 Groß-Enzersdorf 03 29.4"

51 Traiskirchen 03 29.4"

52 Ebreichsdorf 03 29.4"

53 Himberg 03 29.4"

54 Fischamend 03 29.4"

55 Mattersburg 01 33.1"

56 Linz 04 34.6"

57 Haag 04 34.6"

58 Hart 04 34.6"

59 Perg 04 34.6"

60 Freistadt 04 34.6"

61 Gallneukirchen 04 34.6"

62 Sollenau 03 37.8"

63 Wiener Neustadt 03 37.8"

64 Baden 03 37.8"

65 Breitenfurt bei Wien 03 37.8"

66 Purkersdorf 03 37.8"

67 Pressbaum 03 37.8"

68 Kottingbrunn 03 37.8"

69 Berndorf 03 37.8"

70 Bad Vöslau 03 37.8"

71 Landeck 07 38.2"

72 Mürzzuschlag 06 39.1"

73 Kindberg 06 39.1"

74 Deuchendorf 06 39.1"

75 Bruck an der Mur 06 39.1"

76 Hafendorf 06 39.1"

77 Fürstenfeld 06 39.8"

78 Trofaiach 06 40.8"

79 Leoben 06 40.8"

80 Judendorf 06 40.8"

81 Axams 07 40.9"

82 Graz 06 41.6"

83 Liebenau 06 41.6"

84 Ries 06 41.6"

85 Sankt Peter 06 41.6"

86 Wetzelsdorf 06 41.6"

87 Sankt Leonhard 06 41.6"

88 Mariatrost 06 41.6"

89 Straßgang 06 41.6"

90 Kirchenviertel 06 41.6"

91 Gösting 06 41.6"

92 Andritz 06 41.6"

93 Eggenberg 06 41.6"

94 Weiz 06 41.6"

95 Geidorf 06 41.6"

96 Waltendorf 06 41.6"

97 Gries 06 41.6"

98 Lend 06 41.6"

99 Jakomini 06 41.6"

100 Puntigam 06 41.6"

The driest cities in Austria receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Stockerau receives just 27.1 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. Stockerau gets just 27.1" 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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