Driest Cities in Attica

Top 89 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Attica

1 Lávrio 15.7"

2 Anávyssos 16.1"

3 Álimos 16.7"

4 Piraeus 16.7"

5 Ágioi Anárgyroi 16.7"

6 Áno Liósia 16.7"

7 Asprópyrgos 16.7"

8 Kamaterón 16.7"

9 Agía Varvára 16.7"

10 Néa Filadélfeia 16.7"

11 Moskháton 16.7"

12 Pérama 16.7"

13 Salamína 16.7"

14 Elefsína 16.7"

15 Mégara 16.7"

16 Dhafní 16.7"

17 Ellinikó 16.7"

18 Agios Ioannis Rentis 16.7"

19 Távros 16.7"

20 Drapetsóna 16.7"

21 Mándra 16.7"

22 Ymittos 16.7"

23 Néa Chalkidóna 16.7"

24 Zefyri 16.7"

25 Néa Péramos 16.7"

26 Acharnés 16.7"

27 Aigáleo 16.7"

28 Néa Smýrni 16.7"

29 Palaió Fáliro 16.7"

30 Korydallós 16.7"

31 Níkaia 16.7"

32 Agios Dimitrios 16.7"

33 Peristéri 16.7"

34 Keratsíni 16.7"

35 Athens 16.7"

36 Kallithéa 16.7"

37 Chaïdári 16.7"

38 Petroúpolis 16.7"

39 Ílion 16.7"

40 Aegina 17.5"

41 Lykóvrysi 18.6"

42 Psychikó 18.6"

43 Ágios Stéfanos 18.6"

44 Limín Mesoyaías 18.6"

45 Keratéa 18.6"

46 Néo Psychikó 18.6"

47 Glyfáda 18.6"

48 Rafína 18.6"

49 Markópoulo 18.6"

50 Spáta 18.6"

51 Paianía 18.6"

52 Filothéi 18.6"

53 Néa Pentéli 18.6"

54 Drosiá 18.6"

55 Marathónas 18.6"

56 Anoixi 18.6"

57 Thrakomakedónes 18.6"

58 Leondárion 18.6"

59 Ekáli 18.6"

60 Diónysos 18.6"

61 Kryonéri 18.6"

62 Néa Ionía 18.6"

63 Kifisiá 18.6"

64 Irákleio 18.6"

65 Argyroúpoli 18.6"

66 Cholargós 18.6"

67 Vrilissia 18.6"

68 Galátsi 18.6"

69 Gérakas 18.6"

70 Metamórfosi 18.6"

71 Voúla 18.6"

72 Agía Paraskeví 18.6"

73 Výronas 18.6"

74 Kaisarianí 18.6"

75 Papágou 18.6"

76 Zográfos 18.6"

77 Maroúsi 18.6"

78 Melíssia 18.6"

79 Artémida 18.6"

80 Péfki 18.6"

81 Koropí 18.6"

82 Néa Erythraía 18.6"

83 Khalándrion 18.6"

84 Vári 18.6"

85 Néa Mákri 18.6"

86 Pallíni 18.6"

87 Kalývia Thorikoú 18.6"

88 Ilioúpoli 18.6"

89 Avlónas 20.6"

The driest cities in Attica receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Lávrio receives just 15.7 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. Lávrio gets just 15.7" 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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