Driest Cities in Germany

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Germany

1 Seelow 11 19.1"

2 Prenzlau 11 19.5"

3 Schwedt (Oder) 11 19.8"

4 Frankfurt (Oder) 11 20.0"

5 Torgelow 12 20.1"

6 Pasewalk 12 20.3"

7 Eggesin 12 20.7"

8 Ueckermünde 12 20.7"

9 Strasburg 12 20.7"

10 Fehrbellin 11 20.8"

11 Beeskow 11 20.8"

12 Neubrandenburg 12 20.9"

13 Wustermark 11 21.1"

14 Angermünde 11 21.1"

15 Nauen 11 21.1"

16 Haldensleben I 14 21.2"

17 Alt-Sanitz 12 21.3"

18 Friedland 12 21.3"

19 Werder 11 21.3"

20 Ketzin 11 21.3"

21 Neuruppin 11 21.3"

22 Michendorf 11 21.3"

23 Kremmen 11 21.3"

24 Staaken 16 21.4"

25 Dallgow-Döberitz 11 21.4"

26 Falkensee 11 21.4"

27 Burg bei Magdeburg 14 21.4"

28 Brieselang 11 21.4"

29 Zossen 11 21.5"

30 Luckenwalde 11 21.5"

31 Kladow 16 21.5"

32 Potsdam 11 21.5"

33 Wannsee 16 21.5"

34 Storkow 11 21.5"

35 Tangerhütte 14 21.5"

36 Fürstenwalde 11 21.5"

37 Herzberg 11 21.5"

38 Trebbin 11 21.5"

39 Bad Freienwalde 11 21.6"

40 Wriezen 11 21.6"

41 Groß Kreutz 11 21.6"

42 Bestensee 11 21.6"

43 Jüterbog 11 21.6"

44 Altentreptow 12 21.7"

45 Stendal 14 21.7"

46 Tangermünde 14 21.7"

47 Falkenberg 11 21.7"

48 Lüchow 06 21.7"

49 Jessen 14 21.7"

50 Genthin 14 21.7"

51 Salzwedel 14 21.7"

52 Wusterhausen 11 21.8"

53 Gardelegen 14 21.8"

54 Rathenow 11 21.8"

55 Kyritz 11 21.8"

56 Müncheberg 11 21.8"

57 Premnitz 11 21.8"

58 Treuenbrietzen 11 21.8"

59 Beelitz 11 21.8"

60 Osterburg 14 21.8"

61 Brandenburg an der Havel 11 21.9"

62 Niedergörsdorf 11 21.9"

63 Wilhelmstadt 16 21.9"

64 Hennigsdorf 11 21.9"

65 Spandau 16 21.9"

66 Teterow 12 21.9"

67 Hakenfelde 16 21.9"

68 Falkenhagener Feld 16 21.9"

69 Konradshöhe 16 21.9"

70 Haselhorst 16 21.9"

71 Heiligensee 16 21.9"

72 Leegebruch 11 21.9"

73 Velten 11 21.9"

74 Oranienburg 11 21.9"

75 Lubin 11 21.9"

76 Lubnjow 11 21.9"

77 Stahnsdorf 11 22.0"

78 Nikolassee 16 22.0"

79 Kleinmachnow 11 22.0"

80 Havelberg 14 22.0"

81 Zehdenick 11 22.0"

82 Grünheide 11 22.1"

83 Erkner 11 22.1"

84 Rheinsberg 11 22.2"

85 Luckau 11 22.2"

86 Gransee 11 22.2"

87 Neustrelitz 12 22.2"

88 Bad Liebenwerda 11 22.3"

89 Fürstenberg 11 22.3"

90 Malchin 12 22.3"

91 Templin 11 22.3"

92 Waren 12 22.4"

93 Peitz 11 22.5"

94 Zeithain 13 22.5"

95 Vetschau 11 22.6"

96 Röbel 12 22.6"

97 Kolkwitz 11 22.6"

98 Dahme 11 22.6"

99 Cottbus 11 22.6"

100 Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald 12 22.7"

The driest cities in Germany receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Seelow receives just 19.1 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. Seelow gets just 19.1" 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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