Driest Cities in Bourgogne

Top 76 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Bourgogne

1 Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire 28.5"

2 Tonnerre 29.3"

3 Digoin 29.5"

4 La Charité-sur-Loire 29.7"

5 Paray-le-Monial 29.8"

6 Decize 29.8"

7 Bourbon-Lancy 29.9"

8 Nevers 30.1"

9 Varennes-Vauzelles 30.4"

10 Gueugnon 30.6"

11 Blanzy 32.3"

12 Montceau-les-Mines 32.3"

13 Le Creusot 32.3"

14 Montchanin 32.3"

15 Avallon 32.4"

16 Quetigny 32.5"

17 Talant 32.5"

18 Fontaine-lès-Dijon 32.5"

19 Saint-Vallier 32.5"

20 Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur 32.5"

21 Longvic 32.5"

22 Chenôve 32.5"

23 Saint-Apollinaire 32.5"

24 Marsannay-la-Côte 32.5"

25 Dijon 32.5"

26 Autun 32.5"

27 Saint-Leu 33.0"

28 Châtillon-sur-Seine 33.8"

29 Semur-en-Auxois 34.1"

30 Montbard 34.3"

31 Chagny 35.6"

32 Saint-Rémy 35.6"

33 Châtenoy-le-Royal 35.6"

34 Genlis 35.6"

35 Chalon-sur-Saône 35.6"

36 Nuits-Saint-Georges 35.6"

37 Beaune 35.6"

38 Gray 36.2"

39 Joigny 37.3"

40 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne 37.3"

41 Migennes 37.3"

42 Monéteau 37.3"

43 Sens 37.3"

44 Auxerre 37.3"

45 Saint-Florentin 37.3"

46 Lure 41.7"

47 Baume-les-Dames 43.6"

48 Valdoie 46.6"

49 Seloncourt 46.6"

50 Grand-Charmont 46.6"

51 Mandeure 46.6"

52 Beaucourt 46.6"

53 Delle 46.6"

54 Belfort 46.6"

55 Montbéliard 46.6"

56 Audincourt 46.6"

57 Valentigney 46.6"

58 Héricourt 46.6"

59 Bethoncourt 46.6"

60 Vesoul 48.9"

61 Tournus 49.0"

62 Mâcon 49.0"

63 Charnay-lès-Mâcon 49.0"

64 Louhans 49.0"

65 Auxonne 56.4"

66 Dole 56.4"

67 Luxeuil-les-Bains 62.6"

68 Besançon 65.0"

69 Pontarlier 66.0"

70 Morteau 66.0"

71 Valdahon 66.0"

72 Lons-le-Saunier 68.2"

73 Valfin-lès-Saint-Claude 82.5"

74 Morez 82.5"

75 Saint-Claude 82.5"

76 Champagnole 82.5"

The driest cities in Bourgogne receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire receives just 28.5 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. Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire gets just 28.5" 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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