Driest Cities in Wallonia

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Wallonia

1 Herseaux 38.2"

2 Mouscron 38.2"

3 Arlon 38.4"

4 Athus 38.4"

5 Messancy 38.4"

6 Aubange 38.4"

7 Tournai 40.0"

8 Estaimpuis 40.0"

9 Ellezelles 40.0"

10 Dottignies 40.0"

11 Frasnes-lez-Buissenal 40.0"

12 Bernissart 40.0"

13 Antoing 40.0"

14 Kain 40.0"

15 Beloeil 40.0"

16 Leuze 40.0"

17 Hensies 40.0"

18 Péruwelz 40.0"

19 Quiévrain 40.0"

20 Comines 40.2"

21 Sauvenière 40.9"

22 Roux 40.9"

23 Fosses-la-Ville 40.9"

24 Montigny-le-Tilleul 40.9"

25 Court-Saint-Étienne 40.9"

26 Charleroi 40.9"

27 Limal 40.9"

28 Ransart 40.9"

29 Ottignies 40.9"

30 Villers-la-Ville 40.9"

31 Braine-le-Château 40.9"

32 Fontaine-l'Évêque 40.9"

33 Lodelinsart 40.9"

34 Monceau-sur-Sambre 40.9"

35 Auvelais 40.9"

36 Genval 40.9"

37 La Bruyère 40.9"

38 Carnières 40.9"

39 Florennes 40.9"

40 Aiseau 40.9"

41 Chaumont-Gistoux 40.9"

42 Gosselies 40.9"

43 Seneffe 40.9"

44 Couillet 40.9"

45 Brunehault 40.9"

46 Chastre 40.9"

47 Farciennes 40.9"

48 Anderlues 40.9"

49 Tamines 40.9"

50 Mettet 40.9"

51 Grez-Doiceau 40.9"

52 Sombreffe 40.9"

53 La Hulpe 40.9"

54 Mont-sur-Marchienne 40.9"

55 Wanfercée-Baulet 40.9"

56 Basse Lasne 40.9"

57 Genappe 40.9"

58 Trazegnies 40.9"

59 Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont 40.9"

60 Dampremy 40.9"

61 Thuin 40.9"

62 Braine-l'Alleud 40.9"

63 Courcelles 40.9"

64 Forchies-la-Marche 40.9"

65 Jumet 40.9"

66 Nivelles 40.9"

67 Louvain-la-Neuve 40.9"

68 Marcinelle 40.9"

69 Waterloo 40.9"

70 Lobbes 40.9"

71 Nalinnes 40.9"

72 Fleurus 40.9"

73 Gembloux 40.9"

74 Rixensart 40.9"

75 Wavre 40.9"

76 Châtelet 40.9"

77 Ohain 40.9"

78 Walhain-Saint-Paul 40.9"

79 Ittre 40.9"

80 Limelette 40.9"

81 Gilly 40.9"

82 Jemeppe-sur-Sambre 40.9"

83 Montignies-sur-Sambre 40.9"

84 Céroux-Mousty 40.9"

85 Châtelineau 40.9"

86 Marchienne-au-Pont 40.9"

87 Chastre-Villeroux-Blanmont 40.9"

88 Walcourt 40.9"

89 Mont-Saint-Guibert 40.9"

90 Pont-à-Celles 40.9"

91 Andenne 41.0"

92 Champion 41.0"

93 Seilles 41.0"

94 Namur 41.0"

95 Hannut 41.0"

96 Ramillies 41.0"

97 Malonne 41.0"

98 Braives 41.0"

99 Hamois 41.0"

100 Gesves 41.0"

The driest cities in Wallonia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Herseaux receives just 38.2 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. Herseaux gets just 38.2" 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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