Driest Cities in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Hauts-de-France

1 Boulogne-sur-Mer 23.4"

2 Wimereux 23.4"

3 Saint-Étienne-au-Mont 23.4"

4 Le Portel 23.4"

5 Saint-Martin-Boulogne 23.4"

6 Outreau 23.4"

7 Étaples 24.7"

8 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 24.7"

9 Cucq 25.4"

10 Berck-Plage 25.4"

11 Berck 25.4"

12 Château-Thierry 25.7"

13 Beauvais 32.3"

14 Liancourt 33.8"

15 Montdidier 33.8"

16 Villers-Saint-Paul 33.8"

17 Creil 33.8"

18 Clermont 33.8"

19 Saint-Just-en-Chaussée 33.8"

20 Nogent-sur-Oise 33.8"

21 Montataire 33.8"

22 Pont-Sainte-Maxence 33.8"

23 Mouy 33.8"

24 Méru 35.2"

25 Hersin-Coupigny 36.5"

26 Divion 36.5"

27 Mazingarbe 36.5"

28 Houdain 36.5"

29 Barlin 36.5"

30 Beuvry 36.5"

31 Merville 36.5"

32 Marles-les-Mines 36.5"

33 Sains-en-Gohelle 36.5"

34 Calonne-Ricouart 36.5"

35 Béthune 36.5"

36 Arques 36.5"

37 Isbergues 36.5"

38 Lillers 36.5"

39 Estaires 36.5"

40 Haillicourt 36.5"

41 Aire-sur-la-Lys 36.5"

42 Bruay-la-Buissière 36.5"

43 Hazebrouck 36.5"

44 La Gorgue 36.5"

45 Blendecques 36.5"

46 Auchel 36.5"

47 Nœux-les-Mines 36.5"

48 Bully-les-Mines 36.5"

49 Annezin 36.5"

50 Saint-Omer 36.5"

51 Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise 36.5"

52 Dainville 36.5"

53 Bailleul 36.5"

54 Roye 36.6"

55 Margny-lès-Compiègne 36.6"

56 Villers-Cotterêts 36.6"

57 Ham 36.6"

58 Chauny 36.6"

59 Noyon 36.6"

60 Thourotte 36.6"

61 Compiègne 36.6"

62 Cambrai 36.6"

63 Péronne 36.6"

64 La Bassée 38.2"

65 Lomme 38.2"

66 Lambersart 38.2"

67 Leers 38.2"

68 Liévin 38.2"

69 Neuville-en-Ferrain 38.2"

70 Lens 38.2"

71 Courcelles-lès-Lens 38.2"

72 Rouvroy 38.2"

73 Marcq-en-Barœul 38.2"

74 Wattrelos 38.2"

75 Wingles 38.2"

76 Wambrechies 38.2"

77 Billy-Montigny 38.2"

78 Libercourt 38.2"

79 Lesquin 38.2"

80 Houplines 38.2"

81 Linselles 38.2"

82 Auby 38.2"

83 Wavrin 38.2"

84 Villeneuve-d'Ascq 38.2"

85 Pecquencourt 38.2"

86 Vendin-le-Vieil 38.2"

87 Lille 38.2"

88 Leforest 38.2"

89 Fouquières-lès-Lens 38.2"

90 Roubaix 38.2"

91 Cuincy 38.2"

92 Tourcoing 38.2"

93 Loos-en-Gohelle 38.2"

94 Lambres-lez-Douai 38.2"

95 Lallaing 38.2"

96 Achicourt 38.2"

97 Nieppe 38.2"

98 Douai 38.2"

99 Arras 38.2"

100 Orchies 38.2"

The driest cities in Hauts-de-France receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Boulogne-sur-Mer 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. Boulogne-sur-Mer 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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