Driest Cities in Greece

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Greece

1 Lávrio ESYE31 15.7"

2 Ermoúpolis ESYE42 15.8"

3 Anávyssos ESYE31 16.1"

4 Páros ESYE42 16.3"

5 Athens ESYE31 16.7"

6 Piraeus ESYE31 16.7"

7 Peristéri ESYE31 16.7"

8 Kallithéa ESYE31 16.7"

9 Acharnés ESYE31 16.7"

10 Níkaia ESYE31 16.7"

11 Ílion ESYE31 16.7"

12 Keratsíni ESYE31 16.7"

13 Néa Smýrni ESYE31 16.7"

14 Agios Dimitrios ESYE31 16.7"

15 Aigáleo ESYE31 16.7"

16 Palaió Fáliro ESYE31 16.7"

17 Korydallós ESYE31 16.7"

18 Petroúpolis ESYE31 16.7"

19 Chaïdári ESYE31 16.7"

20 Álimos ESYE31 16.7"

21 Ágioi Anárgyroi ESYE31 16.7"

22 Áno Liósia ESYE31 16.7"

23 Asprópyrgos ESYE31 16.7"

24 Kamaterón ESYE31 16.7"

25 Agía Varvára ESYE31 16.7"

26 Néa Filadélfeia ESYE31 16.7"

27 Moskháton ESYE31 16.7"

28 Pérama ESYE31 16.7"

29 Salamína ESYE31 16.7"

30 Elefsína ESYE31 16.7"

31 Mégara ESYE31 16.7"

32 Dhafní ESYE31 16.7"

33 Ellinikó ESYE31 16.7"

34 Agios Ioannis Rentis ESYE31 16.7"

35 Távros ESYE31 16.7"

36 Drapetsóna ESYE31 16.7"

37 Néa Péramos ESYE31 16.7"

38 Mándra ESYE31 16.7"

39 Ymittos ESYE31 16.7"

40 Néa Chalkidóna ESYE31 16.7"

41 Zefyri ESYE31 16.7"

42 Ampelóna ESYE14 17.4"

43 Giánnouli ESYE14 17.4"

44 Véroia ESYE12 17.5"

45 Aegina ESYE31 17.5"

46 Kilkís ESYE12 17.6"

47 Lárisa ESYE14 17.8"

48 Néa Moudhaniá ESYE12 17.8"

49 Alivéri ESYE24 17.9"

50 Lagkadás ESYE12 17.9"

51 Aridaía ESYE12 18.0"

52 Édessa ESYE12 18.2"

53 Náxos ESYE42 18.3"

54 Skiáthos ESYE14 18.4"

55 Papágou ESYE31 18.6"

56 Glyfáda ESYE31 18.6"

57 Ilioúpoli ESYE31 18.6"

58 Khalándrion ESYE31 18.6"

59 Maroúsi ESYE31 18.6"

60 Zográfos ESYE31 18.6"

61 Néa Ionía ESYE31 18.6"

62 Výronas ESYE31 18.6"

63 Agía Paraskeví ESYE31 18.6"

64 Galátsi ESYE31 18.6"

65 Irákleio ESYE31 18.6"

66 Kifisiá ESYE31 18.6"

67 Argyroúpoli ESYE31 18.6"

68 Cholargós ESYE31 18.6"

69 Vrilissia ESYE31 18.6"

70 Gérakas ESYE31 18.6"

71 Metamórfosi ESYE31 18.6"

72 Voúla ESYE31 18.6"

73 Kaisarianí ESYE31 18.6"

74 Melíssia ESYE31 18.6"

75 Artémida ESYE31 18.6"

76 Péfki ESYE31 18.6"

77 Koropí ESYE31 18.6"

78 Néa Erythraía ESYE31 18.6"

79 Vári ESYE31 18.6"

80 Néa Mákri ESYE31 18.6"

81 Pallíni ESYE31 18.6"

82 Paianía ESYE31 18.6"

83 Kalývia Thorikoú ESYE31 18.6"

84 Rafína ESYE31 18.6"

85 Néo Psychikó ESYE31 18.6"

86 Ágios Stéfanos ESYE31 18.6"

87 Limín Mesoyaías ESYE31 18.6"

88 Lykóvrysi ESYE31 18.6"

89 Psychikó ESYE31 18.6"

90 Markópoulo ESYE31 18.6"

91 Kryonéri ESYE31 18.6"

92 Keratéa ESYE31 18.6"

93 Filothéi ESYE31 18.6"

94 Néa Pentéli ESYE31 18.6"

95 Drosiá ESYE31 18.6"

96 Marathónas ESYE31 18.6"

97 Anoixi ESYE31 18.6"

98 Thrakomakedónes ESYE31 18.6"

99 Leondárion ESYE31 18.6"

100 Ekáli ESYE31 18.6"

The driest cities in Greece 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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