Driest Cities in Colorado

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Colorado

1 Alamosa 7.3"

2 Clifton 8.9"

3 Fruitvale 8.9"

4 Montrose 9.3"

5 Fruita 9.9"

6 Salida 10.6"

7 Gunnison 10.6"

8 Rifle 10.7"

9 Redlands 11.2"

10 Grand Junction 11.4"

11 Orchard Mesa 11.4"

12 Cortez 11.8"

13 Pueblo West 12.6"

14 Severance 13.4"

15 Timnath 13.4"

16 Eaton 13.4"

17 La Junta 13.6"

18 Cañon City 13.7"

19 Craig 14.1"

20 Commerce City 14.1"

21 Brighton 14.1"

22 Northglenn 14.1"

23 Todd Creek 14.1"

24 Pueblo 14.3"

25 Fort Morgan 14.3"

26 Brush 14.3"

27 Broomfield 14.5"

28 Lafayette 14.5"

29 Sherrelwood 14.5"

30 Federal Heights 14.5"

31 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 14.5"

32 Shaw Heights 14.5"

33 Windsor 14.7"

34 Evans 14.7"

35 Johnstown 14.7"

36 Firestone 14.7"

37 Frederick 14.7"

38 Berthoud 14.7"

39 Milliken 14.7"

40 Fort Lupton 14.7"

41 Lochbuie 14.7"

42 Dacono 14.7"

43 Mead 14.7"

44 Wellington 14.8"

45 Trinidad 14.9"

46 Lone Tree 15.0"

47 Dove Valley 15.0"

48 Meridian 15.0"

49 Erie 15.2"

50 Gunbarrel 15.2"

51 Sterling 15.2"

52 Welby 15.4"

53 Derby 15.4"

54 Glenwood Springs 15.5"

55 Carbondale 15.5"

56 Security-Widefield 15.9"

57 Fountain 15.9"

58 Cimarron Hills 15.9"

59 Fort Carson 15.9"

60 Stratmoor 15.9"

61 Lamar 16.2"

62 Littleton 16.6"

63 Dakota Ridge 16.6"

64 Ken Caryl 16.6"

65 Columbine 16.6"

66 Sheridan 16.6"

67 Battlement Mesa 17.1"

68 Wheat Ridge 17.1"

69 Berkley 17.1"

70 Fairmount 17.1"

71 Estes Park 17.4"

72 Golden 17.5"

73 Applewood 17.5"

74 West Pleasant View 17.5"

75 Castle Rock 17.6"

76 Castle Pines 17.6"

77 Monument 18.1"

78 Evergreen 18.6"

79 Fort Collins 19.3"

80 The Pinery 19.3"

81 Colorado Springs 19.6"

82 Gleneagle 19.6"

83 Durango 19.6"

84 Woodland Park 20.0"

85 Gypsum 20.0"

86 Greeley 20.9"

87 Roxborough Park 20.9"

88 Louisville 21.2"

89 Superior 21.2"

90 Black Forest 21.6"

91 Loveland 22.3"

92 Edwards 22.4"

93 Avon 22.4"

94 Woodmoor 22.5"

95 Boulder 23.7"

96 Thornton 24.3"

97 Denver 24.4"

98 Aspen 24.5"

99 Steamboat Springs 24.7"

100 Arvada 25.1"

The driest cities in Colorado receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Alamosa receives just 7.3 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. Alamosa gets just 7.3" 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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