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Driest Cities in Andhra Pradesh

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Andhra Pradesh Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Housing
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Driest Cities — Andhra Pradesh

1 Rāyadrug 16.6"
2 Kalyandurg 16.8"
3 Uravakonda 19.5"
4 Anantapur 20.3"
5 Pāpampeta 20.3"
6 Nārāyanapuram 20.3"
7 Kakkalapalle 20.4"
8 Tadpatri 20.8"
9 Dharmavaram 21.6"
10 Thummalamenta 22.0"
11 Penukonda 22.1"
12 Somandepalle 22.1"
13 Gooty 22.4"
14 Pulivendla 22.9"
15 Kadiri 23.0"
16 Yenumalapalle 23.1"
17 Puttaparthi 23.1"
18 Dhone 23.2"
19 Rāmāpuram 23.2"
20 Gorantla 23.6"
21 Guntakal 24.0"
22 Muddanūru 24.0"
23 Chennamukkapalle 24.0"
24 Rayachoti 24.0"
25 Hindupur 24.1"
26 Madanapalle 24.1"
27 Betamcherla 24.2"
28 Banganapalle 24.7"
29 Bhānumukkala 24.7"
30 Jammalamadugu 24.8"
31 Moragudi 24.8"
32 Dommaranandyāla 24.8"
33 Veparāla 24.8"
34 Emmiganūr 25.4"
35 Adoni 25.6"
36 Kosigi 25.8"
37 Punganūru 25.9"
38 Rameswaram 25.9"
39 Modameedipalle 25.9"
40 Proddatūr 25.9"
41 Gopavaram 25.9"
42 Mārkāpur 25.9"
43 Kurnool 26.0"
44 Erraguntla 26.1"
45 Mācherla 26.2"
46 Cumbum 26.4"
47 Rāzampeta 26.7"
48 Nāgireddipalli 26.7"
49 Kadapa 26.8"
50 Chemmumiahpet 26.8"
51 Chinnachowk 26.9"
52 Māmidālapādu 27.0"
53 Pīleru 27.3"
54 Kāmalāpuram 27.3"
55 Srisailam Project RFC Township 27.6"
56 Srīsailain 27.6"
57 Kuppam 27.8"
58 Mangampeta 28.0"
59 Nandyāl 28.3"
60 Giddalūr 28.6"
61 Nandikotkūr 29.0"
62 Podili 29.1"
63 Palmaner 29.1"
64 Badvel 29.1"
65 Diguvametta 29.9"
66 Kanigiri U 30.1"
67 Kanigiri 30.1"
68 Pāmūru 30.5"
69 Pidugurālla 30.8"
70 Vinukonda 31.1"
71 Darsi 31.3"
72 Sattenapalle 32.0"
73 Pākāla 32.4"
74 Atmakūr 32.5"
75 Narasingāpuram 33.3"
76 Singarāyakonda 33.6"
77 Mūlaguntapādu 33.6"
78 Kandukūr 33.9"
79 Ongole 33.9"
80 Chīrāla 33.9"
81 Narasaraopet 34.2"
82 Vetapālem 34.3"
83 Chittoor 34.3"
84 Murakambattu 34.3"
85 Mangasamudram 34.3"
86 Nandigāma 34.5"
87 Addanki 34.8"
88 Tirumala 34.8"
89 Bāpatla 35.0"
90 Phirangipuram 35.6"
91 Venkatagiri 35.6"
92 Ibrāhīmpatnam 35.7"
93 Vijayawada 35.7"
94 Amaravati 35.7"
95 Kāvali 35.7"
96 Kondapalle 35.7"
97 Guntupalle 35.7"
98 Guntur 36.0"
99 Avilala 36.0"
100 Mangalagiri 36.0"

The driest cities in Andhra Pradesh receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Rāyadrug receives just 16.6 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. Rāyadrug gets just 16.6" 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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