Driest Cities in Normandy

Top 85 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Normandy

1 Verneuil-sur-Avre 26.4"

2 Dives-sur-Mer 28.4"

3 Ouistreham 28.5"

4 Honfleur 28.7"

5 Trouville-sur-Mer 28.8"

6 Le Havre 28.8"

7 Dieppe 29.1"

8 Saint-Valery-en-Caux 29.1"

9 Douvres-la-Délivrande 29.7"

10 Sainte-Adresse 29.7"

11 Harfleur 30.4"

12 Montivilliers 30.4"

13 Fécamp 30.5"

14 Évreux 30.5"

15 Louviers 30.5"

16 Bayeux 31.1"

17 Carentan 31.3"

18 Gisors 32.3"

19 Bernay 33.0"

20 Les Andelys 34.1"

21 Saint-Marcel 34.1"

22 Pacy-sur-Eure 34.1"

23 Vernon 34.1"

24 Gaillon 34.1"

25 Mondeville 35.1"

26 Condé-sur-Noireau 35.1"

27 Ifs 35.1"

28 Colombelles 35.1"

29 Hérouville-Saint-Clair 35.1"

30 Caen 35.1"

31 Falaise 35.5"

32 Lisieux 35.5"

33 Gournay-en-Bray 36.1"

34 Neufchâtel-en-Bray 36.1"

35 Alençon 36.4"

36 Argentan 36.4"

37 Le Grand-Quevilly 37.0"

38 Darnétal 37.0"

39 Cléon 37.0"

40 Petit-Couronne 37.0"

41 Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf 37.0"

42 Bihorel 37.0"

43 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf 37.0"

44 Val-de-Reuil 37.0"

45 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 37.0"

46 Pavilly 37.0"

47 Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville 37.0"

48 Sotteville-lès-Rouen 37.0"

49 Rouen 37.0"

50 Le Mesnil-Esnard 37.0"

51 Grand-Couronne 37.0"

52 Le Trait 37.0"

53 Bois-Guillaume 37.0"

54 Barentin 37.0"

55 Canteleu 37.0"

56 Maromme 37.0"

57 Elbeuf 37.0"

58 Oissel-sur-Seine 37.0"

59 Yvetot 37.0"

60 Déville-lès-Rouen 37.0"

61 Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf 37.0"

62 Malaunay 37.0"

63 Le Petit-Quevilly 37.0"

64 Mont-Saint-Aignan 37.0"

65 Avranches 39.8"

66 Flers 40.2"

67 La Ferté-Macé 40.2"

68 Eu 42.2"

69 Le Tréport 42.2"

70 Pont-Audemer 42.8"

71 Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon 42.8"

72 Lillebonne 42.8"

73 Bolbec 42.8"

74 Vire 47.3"

75 Saint-Lô 47.3"

76 Agneaux 47.3"

77 Valognes 49.8"

78 Querqueville 49.8"

79 Octeville 49.8"

80 Tourlaville 49.8"

81 Équeurdreville-Hainneville 49.8"

82 La Glacerie 49.8"

83 Cherbourg 49.8"

84 Coutances 57.5"

85 Granville 57.5"

The driest cities in Normandy receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Verneuil-sur-Avre receives just 26.4 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. Verneuil-sur-Avre gets just 26.4" 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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