Driest Cities in Canada

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Canada

1 Redcliff AB 9.1"

2 Brooks AB 9.9"

3 Rosewood SK 10.3"

4 Wildwood SK 10.4"

5 Holmwood SK 10.4"

6 Stonebridge SK 10.4"

7 Sutherland SK 10.4"

8 College Park SK 10.4"

9 Nutana SK 10.4"

10 Silverspring SK 10.4"

11 Evergreen SK 10.4"

12 Forest Grove SK 10.4"

13 Briarwood SK 10.4"

14 Lakeview SK 10.4"

15 Willowgrove SK 10.4"

16 Silverwood Heights SK 10.7"

17 Lawson Heights SK 10.7"

18 Coaldale AB 11.0"

19 North Battleford SK 11.1"

20 Yellowknife NT 11.1"

21 Lethbridge AB 11.2"

22 Taber AB 11.5"

23 Kensington SK 11.8"

24 Blairmore SK 11.8"

25 Pleasant Hill SK 11.8"

26 Dundonald SK 11.8"

27 Mount Royal SK 11.8"

28 Fairhaven SK 11.8"

29 Central Business District SK 11.8"

30 Parkridge SK 11.8"

31 Confederation Park SK 11.8"

32 Hampton Village SK 11.8"

33 Martensville SK 11.9"

34 Warman SK 12.0"

35 Coronation Park SK 12.0"

36 Sherwood-McCarthy SK 12.0"

37 Walsh Acres-Lakeridge-Garden Ridge SK 12.0"

38 Rosemont-Mount Royal SK 12.0"

39 Uplands SK 12.0"

40 Twin Lakes SK 12.0"

41 Argyle Park SK 12.0"

42 Prairie View SK 12.0"

43 Dewdney East SK 12.3"

44 Al Ritchie SK 12.3"

45 Cathedral SK 12.3"

46 Albert Park SK 12.3"

47 Whitmore Park SK 12.3"

48 Northeast Regina SK 12.3"

49 North Central SK 12.3"

50 Lakeview SK 12.3"

51 Harbour Landing SK 12.3"

52 Hillsdale SK 12.3"

53 Arbor Creek SK 12.4"

54 Cranbrook BC 12.5"

55 Cypress County AB 12.7"

56 Drumheller AB 12.9"

57 Lloydminster AB 12.9"

58 Newell County AB 13.1"

59 Swift Current SK 13.2"

60 Lake Country BC 13.3"

61 Yorkton SK 13.5"

62 Wainwright AB 13.9"

63 Humboldt SK 13.9"

64 Springwater ON 14.0"

65 Nutana Sector SK 14.0"

66 Lakewood SK 14.0"

67 University Heights SK 14.0"

68 Lawson SK 14.1"

69 Saskatoon SK 14.2"

70 Confederation SK 14.2"

71 Core Neighbourhoods SK 14.2"

72 Peachland BC 14.2"

73 Glenrosa BC 14.2"

74 Sahali BC 14.3"

75 Aberdeen BC 14.3"

76 Oliver BC 14.3"

77 Medicine Hat AB 14.3"

78 Summerland BC 14.4"

79 Corman Park No. 344 SK 14.5"

80 Kelowna BC 14.5"

81 West Kelowna BC 14.6"

82 Mackenzie County AB 14.7"

83 Wheatland County AB 14.7"

84 Hanceville BC 14.7"

85 Gimli MB 14.8"

86 Strathmore AB 14.9"

87 Weyburn SK 15.1"

88 Rhineland MB 15.2"

89 Bonnyville AB 15.3"

90 McKenzie Lake AB 15.4"

91 Cranston AB 15.4"

92 McKenzie Towne AB 15.4"

93 Douglasdale AB 15.4"

94 Copperfield AB 15.4"

95 New Brighton AB 15.4"

96 Auburn Bay AB 15.4"

97 Fort St. John BC 15.4"

98 Wood Buffalo AB 15.6"

99 Vermilion River County AB 15.6"

100 Vernon BC 15.7"

The driest cities in Canada receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Redcliff receives just 9.1 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. Redcliff gets just 9.1" 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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