Driest Cities in Uusimaa

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Uusimaa

1 Hanko 23.7"

2 Matinkylä 24.8"

3 Nöykkiö 24.8"

4 Soukka 24.8"

5 Kaitaa 24.8"

6 Kirkkonummi 25.1"

7 Siuntio 25.1"

8 Espoonlahti 25.1"

9 Saunalahti 25.1"

10 Kivenlahti 25.1"

11 Espoonlahden keskus 25.1"

12 Ingå 25.2"

13 Olari 25.8"

14 Kauniainen 25.8"

15 Karkkila 25.8"

16 Henttaa 25.8"

17 Viherlaakso 25.8"

18 Vihti 26.0"

19 Mäntsälä 26.1"

20 Jokiniemi 26.2"

21 Espoo 26.3"

22 Kauklahti 26.3"

23 Porvoo 26.4"

24 Sibbo 26.7"

25 Lohja 26.8"

26 Raseborg 26.9"

27 Ekenäs 26.9"

28 Lovisa 26.9"

29 Karis 28.3"

30 Pojo 28.3"

31 Vantaa 31.6"

32 Järvenpää 31.6"

33 Nurmijärvi 31.6"

34 Hyvinge 31.6"

35 Tuusula 31.6"

36 Kerava 31.6"

37 Kaarela 31.6"

38 Klaukkala 31.6"

39 Suutarila 31.6"

40 Myyrmäki 31.6"

41 Suurmetsä 31.6"

42 Tapaninkylä 31.6"

43 Martinlaakso 31.6"

44 Hakunila 31.6"

45 Kivistö 31.6"

46 Pakkala 31.6"

47 Tikkurila 31.6"

48 Tapulikaupunki 31.6"

49 Tuomarinkylä 31.6"

50 Havukoski 31.6"

51 Hämeenkylä 31.6"

52 Siltamäki 31.6"

53 Simonkylä 31.6"

54 Viertola 31.6"

55 Tapaninvainio 31.6"

56 Nurmijärven kirkonkylä 31.6"

57 Korso 31.6"

58 Puistola 31.6"

59 Ylä-Malmi 31.6"

60 Jokela 31.6"

61 Tapanila 31.6"

62 Metsola 31.6"

63 Kaivoksela 31.6"

64 Paloheinä 31.6"

65 Koivukylä 31.6"

66 Jakomäki 31.6"

67 Asola 31.6"

68 Ylästö 31.6"

69 Hiekkaharju 31.6"

70 Helsinki 33.3"

71 East Helsinki 33.3"

72 Vuosaari 33.3"

73 Mellunkylä 33.3"

74 Vartiokylä 33.3"

75 Leppävaara 33.3"

76 Haaga 33.3"

77 Kallio 33.3"

78 Herttoniemi 33.3"

79 Oulunkylä 33.3"

80 Laajasalo 33.3"

81 Lauttasaari 33.3"

82 Pitäjänmäki 33.3"

83 Munkkiniemi 33.3"

84 Taka-Töölö 33.3"

85 Viikki 33.3"

86 Sörnäinen 33.3"

87 Etu-Töölö 33.3"

88 Jätkäsaari 33.3"

89 Länsisatama 33.3"

90 Kontula 33.3"

91 Tapiola 33.3"

92 Uppby 33.3"

93 Kannelmäki 33.3"

94 Pasila 33.3"

95 Myllypuro 33.3"

96 Etelä-Haaga 33.3"

97 Kamppi 33.3"

98 Alppiharju 33.3"

99 Laaksolahti 33.3"

100 Ullanlinna 33.3"

The driest cities in Uusimaa receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Hanko receives just 23.7 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. Hanko gets just 23.7" 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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