Driest Cities in Baden-Wurttemberg

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Baden-Wurttemberg

1 Lauda-Königshofen 28.0"

2 Külsheim 29.3"

3 Tauberbischofsheim 30.9"

4 Neudenau 31.7"

5 Osterburken 32.0"

6 Adelsheim 32.0"

7 Möckmühl 32.2"

8 Boxberg 32.2"

9 Blaufelden 32.5"

10 Igersheim 32.5"

11 Weikersheim 32.5"

12 Schrozberg 32.5"

13 Rot am See 32.5"

14 Niederstetten 32.5"

15 Bad Mergentheim 32.5"

16 Walldürn 33.2"

17 Hardheim 33.2"

18 Horb am Neckar 33.4"

19 Müllheim 33.5"

20 Heitersheim 33.5"

21 Schliengen 33.5"

22 Breisach am Rhein 33.5"

23 Unterkrozingen 33.5"

24 Vogtsburg 33.5"

25 Endingen 33.5"

26 Ihringen 33.5"

27 Neuenburg am Rhein 33.5"

28 Bötzingen 33.5"

29 Jöhlingen 33.5"

30 Karlsruhe 33.5"

31 Graben-Neudorf 33.5"

32 Karlsdorf-Neuthard 33.5"

33 Pforzheim 33.5"

34 Linkenheim-Hochstetten 33.5"

35 Mühlhausen 33.5"

36 Bad Wildbad 33.5"

37 Muggensturm 33.5"

38 Bad Liebenzell 33.5"

39 Schömberg 33.5"

40 Ubstadt-Weiher 33.5"

41 Hambrücken 33.5"

42 Eutingen an der Enz 33.5"

43 Forst 33.5"

44 Bruchsal 33.5"

45 Malsch 33.5"

46 Gernsbach 33.5"

47 Ettlingen 33.5"

48 Bietigheim 33.5"

49 Birkenfeld 33.5"

50 Königsbach-Stein 33.5"

51 Gaggenau 33.5"

52 Bretten 33.5"

53 Neuenbürg 33.5"

54 Philippsburg 33.5"

55 Bad Herrenalb 33.5"

56 Durmersheim 33.5"

57 Östringen 33.5"

58 Kraichtal 33.5"

59 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen 33.5"

60 Kuppenheim 33.5"

61 Kronau 33.5"

62 Ispringen 33.5"

63 Rheinstetten 33.5"

64 Weingarten 33.5"

65 Waghäusel 33.5"

66 Billigheim 33.9"

67 Weil im Schönbuch 34.3"

68 Reutlingen 34.3"

69 Steinenbronn 34.3"

70 Tübingen 34.3"

71 Schönaich 34.3"

72 Bondorf 34.3"

73 Trochtelfingen 34.3"

74 Böblingen 34.3"

75 Heumaden 34.3"

76 Filderstadt 34.3"

77 Rottenburg 34.3"

78 Gammertingen 34.3"

79 Leinfelden-Echterdingen 34.3"

80 Neckartenzlingen 34.3"

81 Balingen 34.3"

82 Ostfildern 34.3"

83 Herrenberg 34.3"

84 Geislingen 34.3"

85 Grafenau 34.3"

86 Aidlingen 34.3"

87 Magstadt 34.3"

88 Haigerloch 34.3"

89 Pfullingen 34.3"

90 Waldenbuch 34.3"

91 Mössingen 34.3"

92 Gärtringen 34.3"

93 Pliezhausen 34.3"

94 Vaihingen-Mitte 34.3"

95 Burladingen 34.3"

96 Bisingen 34.3"

97 Holzgerlingen 34.3"

98 Bodelshausen 34.3"

99 Weil der Stadt 34.3"

100 Riedenberg 34.3"

The driest cities in Baden-Wurttemberg receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Lauda-Königshofen receives just 28.0 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. Lauda-Königshofen gets just 28.0" 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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