Driest Cities in China

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Driest Cities - China

1 Turpan 13 0.9"
2 Zangguy 13 1.0"
3 Kashitashi 13 1.0"
4 Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan 13 1.1"
5 Langru 13 1.1"
6 Aqqan 13 1.2"
7 Guazhou 15 1.3"
8 Tuwaite 13 1.3"
9 Saybag 13 1.3"
10 Yingye'er 13 1.3"
11 Segezikule 13 1.3"
12 Kuoyiqi 13 1.3"
13 Kawake 13 1.3"
14 Tawakule 13 1.3"
15 Kalasu 13 1.3"
16 Han’airike 13 1.3"
17 Huoshilafu 13 1.3"
18 Ruoqiang 13 1.3"
19 Ying'airike 13 1.3"
20 Yisilamu'awati 13 1.3"
21 Tieganlike 08 1.3"
22 Kaqun 13 1.3"
23 Bage'awati 13 1.3"
24 Yingwusitangcun 13 1.3"
25 Damusi 13 1.3"
26 Yangjiaqiao 15 1.4"
27 Kuiya 13 1.4"
28 Qiemo 13 1.4"
29 Wu'erqi 13 1.4"
30 Yawa 13 1.4"
31 Ka'ersai 13 1.4"
32 Kageleke 13 1.4"
33 Zhawa 13 1.4"
34 Katang Ailieke 13 1.4"
35 Qiongkulecun 13 1.4"
36 Liuyuan 15 1.4"
37 Qaraqash 13 1.4"
38 Puqiakeqi 13 1.4"
39 Jiahanbage 13 1.4"
40 Akesalayi 13 1.4"
41 Ying’awati 13 1.4"
42 Manglai 13 1.4"
43 Tuohula 13 1.4"
44 Yak'airike 13 1.5"
45 Buzhake 13 1.5"
46 Layka 13 1.5"
47 Dalain Hob 20 1.5"
48 Karaki 13 1.5"
49 Shanshan 13 1.5"
50 Huangqu 15 1.5"
51 Yengibag 13 1.5"
52 Kokyar 13 1.5"
53 Lop 13 1.5"
54 Arix 13 1.5"
55 Zepu 13 1.5"
56 Yingwusitang 13 1.5"
57 Langgar 13 1.5"
58 Arele 13 1.5"
59 Gujangbagh 13 1.5"
60 Yishikuli 13 1.5"
61 Xambabazar 13 1.5"
62 Zirefuxiati 13 1.5"
63 Siyeke 13 1.5"
64 Jiayi 13 1.5"
65 Baishikante 13 1.5"
66 Mixia 13 1.5"
67 Gulebage 13 1.5"
68 Mugala 13 1.5"
69 Yigai'erqi 13 1.5"
70 Waxxari 13 1.5"
71 Bageqi 13 1.5"
72 Qia'erbage 13 1.5"
73 Tuomuwusitang 13 1.5"
74 Shache 13 1.5"
75 Oytograk 13 1.5"
76 Tuogerigaizi 13 1.6"
77 Qarek 13 1.6"
78 Guojiabao 15 1.6"
79 Nur 13 1.6"
80 Rokiya 13 1.6"
81 Paikeqi 13 1.6"
82 Dunhuang 15 1.6"
83 Azhatebage 13 1.6"
84 Alamaiti 13 1.6"
85 Wudalike 13 1.6"
86 Tage'erqi 13 1.6"
87 Awati 13 1.6"
88 Kuoshi'airike 13 1.6"
89 Guōlèmùdé 08 1.7"
90 Huangdi 13 1.8"
91 Dunbage 13 1.8"
92 Aqal 13 1.8"
93 Elixku 13 1.8"
94 Chira 13 1.8"
95 Golmud 06 2.0"
96 Bayi’awati 13 2.0"
97 Niya 13 2.0"
98 Yuepuhu 13 2.0"
99 Xinhe 13 2.0"
100 Hami 13 2.1"

The driest cities in China receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Turpan receives just 0.9 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. Turpan gets just 0.9" 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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