Driest Cities in Schleswig-Holstein

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Schleswig-Holstein

1 Fehmarn 24.0"

2 Burg auf Fehmarn 24.0"

3 Travemünde 25.9"

4 Heiligenhafen 26.1"

5 Timmendorfer Strand 26.5"

6 Oldenburg in Holstein 26.8"

7 Lensahn 26.8"

8 Grömitz 27.1"

9 Ratzeburg 27.2"

10 Neustadt in Holstein 27.3"

11 Scharbeutz 27.3"

12 Lütjenburg 27.9"

13 Westerland 30.8"

14 Niebüll 31.9"

15 Leck 32.4"

16 Glücksburg 32.5"

17 Handewitt 33.7"

18 Flensburg 34.5"

19 Harrislee 34.5"

20 Lübeck 36.3"

21 Bad Oldesloe 36.3"

22 Bad Schwartau 36.3"

23 Eutin 36.3"

24 Stockelsdorf 36.3"

25 Bad Segeberg 36.3"

26 Ratekau 36.3"

27 Preetz 36.3"

28 Plön 36.3"

29 Malente 36.3"

30 Ahrensbök 36.3"

31 Reinfeld 36.3"

32 Süsel 36.3"

33 Kiel 36.3"

34 Eckernförde 36.3"

35 Elmschenhagen 36.3"

36 Kronshagen 36.3"

37 Altenholz 36.3"

38 Kappeln 36.3"

39 Heikendorf 36.3"

40 Raisdorf 36.3"

41 Flintbek 36.3"

42 Schönkirchen 36.3"

43 Gettorf 36.3"

44 Klausdorf 36.3"

45 Laboe 36.3"

46 Molfsee 36.3"

47 Schilksee 36.3"

48 Geesthacht 38.4"

49 Mölln 38.4"

50 Schwarzenbek 38.4"

51 Bargteheide 38.4"

52 Wentorf bei Hamburg 38.4"

53 Lauenburg 38.4"

54 Großhansdorf 38.4"

55 Trittau 38.4"

56 Büchen 38.4"

57 Neumünster 42.3"

58 Kaltenkirchen 42.3"

59 Bad Bramstedt 42.3"

60 Brachenfeld-Ruthenberg 42.3"

61 Tungendorf 42.3"

62 Wahlstedt 42.3"

63 Barmstedt 42.3"

64 Faldera 42.3"

65 Bordesholm 42.3"

66 Böcklersiedlung-Bugenhagen 42.3"

67 Nortorf 42.3"

68 Einfeld 42.3"

69 Wittorf 42.3"

70 Gadeland 42.3"

71 Ellerau 42.3"

72 Gartenstadt 42.3"

73 Trappenkamp 42.3"

74 Norderstedt 42.5"

75 Pinneberg 42.5"

76 Ahrensburg 42.5"

77 Reinbek 42.5"

78 Quickborn 42.5"

79 Halstenbek 42.5"

80 Glinde 42.5"

81 Rellingen 42.5"

82 Barsbüttel 42.5"

83 Oststeinbek 42.5"

84 Tangstedt 42.5"

85 Elmshorn 45.6"

86 Wedel 45.6"

87 Uetersen 45.6"

88 Tornesch 45.6"

89 Appen 45.6"

90 Rendsburg 46.5"

91 Schleswig 46.5"

92 Büdelsdorf 46.5"

93 Fockbek 46.5"

94 Kropp 46.5"

95 Tarp 46.5"

96 Westerrönfeld 46.5"

97 Osterrönfeld 46.5"

98 Itzehoe 46.6"

99 Glückstadt 46.6"

100 Kellinghusen 46.6"

The driest cities in Schleswig-Holstein receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Fehmarn receives just 24.0 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. Fehmarn gets just 24.0" 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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