Driest Cities in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Hauts-de-France Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Driest Cities - Hauts-de-France

1 Saint-Étienne-au-Mont 23.4"
2 Boulogne-sur-Mer 23.4"
3 Le Portel 23.4"
4 Saint-Martin-Boulogne 23.4"
5 Outreau 23.4"
6 Wimereux 23.4"
7 Étaples 24.7"
8 Cucq 25.4"
9 Berck 25.4"
10 Berck-Plage 25.4"
11 Château-Thierry 25.7"
12 Beauvais 32.3"
13 Mouy 33.8"
14 Creil 33.8"
15 Clermont 33.8"
16 Pont-Sainte-Maxence 33.8"
17 Liancourt 33.8"
18 Montataire 33.8"
19 Saint-Just-en-Chaussée 33.8"
20 Nogent-sur-Oise 33.8"
21 Montdidier 33.8"
22 Villers-Saint-Paul 33.8"
23 Méru 35.2"
24 Lestrem 36.5"
25 Arques 36.5"
26 Auchel 36.5"
27 Beuvry 36.5"
28 Lillers 36.5"
29 Merville 36.5"
30 Aire-sur-la-Lys 36.5"
31 Isbergues 36.5"
32 Mazingarbe 36.5"
33 Nœux-les-Mines 36.5"
34 Bully-les-Mines 36.5"
35 Houdain 36.5"
36 Barlin 36.5"
37 Divion 36.5"
38 Saint-Omer 36.5"
39 Bailleul 36.5"
40 Hersin-Coupigny 36.5"
41 Estaires 36.5"
42 Marles-les-Mines 36.5"
43 Haillicourt 36.5"
44 Bruay-la-Buissière 36.5"
45 Calonne-Ricouart 36.5"
46 Hazebrouck 36.5"
47 Annezin 36.5"
48 Béthune 36.5"
49 La Gorgue 36.5"
50 Sains-en-Gohelle 36.5"
51 Dainville 36.5"
52 Villers-Cotterêts 36.6"
53 Ham 36.6"
54 Roye 36.6"
55 Lacroix-Saint-Ouen 36.6"
56 Margny-lès-Compiègne 36.6"
57 Compiègne 36.6"
58 Noyon 36.6"
59 Chauny 36.6"
60 Péronne 36.6"
61 Cambrai 36.6"
62 Pérenchies 38.2"
63 Lesquin 38.2"
64 Leers 38.2"
65 Laventie 38.2"
66 Lille 38.2"
67 Sallaumines 38.2"
68 Billy-Berclau 38.2"
69 Rouvroy 38.2"
70 Brebières 38.2"
71 Wingles 38.2"
72 Bauvin 38.2"
73 Vendin-le-Vieil 38.2"
74 Dechy 38.2"
75 Orchies 38.2"
76 Flines-lez-Raches 38.2"
77 Linselles 38.2"
78 Libercourt 38.2"
79 Billy-Montigny 38.2"
80 Houplines 38.2"
81 Loos-en-Gohelle 38.2"
82 Courcelles-lès-Lens 38.2"
83 Dourges 38.2"
84 Ostricourt 38.2"
85 Grenay 38.2"
86 Pecquencourt 38.2"
87 Templeuve-en-Pévèle 38.2"
88 Roost-Warendin 38.2"
89 Douvrin 38.2"
90 Lallaing 38.2"
91 Saint-Nicolas 38.2"
92 Saint-Laurent-Blangy 38.2"
93 La Bassée 38.2"
94 Loison-sous-Lens 38.2"
95 Sainghin-en-Weppes 38.2"
96 Santes 38.2"
97 Noyelles-Godault 38.2"
98 Waziers 38.2"
99 Auby 38.2"
100 Nieppe 38.2"

The driest cities in Hauts-de-France receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Saint-Étienne-au-Mont receives just 23.4 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. Saint-Étienne-au-Mont gets just 23.4" 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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