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Driest Cities in Assam

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Assam 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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Economy
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Housing
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Geography & Infrastructure
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Driest Cities — Assam

1 Lumding Railway Colony 56.3"
2 Lanka 57.7"
3 Golaghatia Basti 57.7"
4 Diphu 57.8"
5 Howraghat 58.9"
6 Hojāi 59.5"
7 Doboka 59.5"
8 Pub - Dhaniram Pather 59.5"
9 Borpukhuri 59.5"
10 Jamunāmukh 60.3"
11 Bhuragaon Rev. Town 61.3"
12 Morigaon 61.3"
13 Donkamokam 61.6"
14 Mangaldai 61.8"
15 Gerimari Chapori 61.8"
16 Rangapahār 62.3"
17 Kampur Town 62.8"
18 Rahā 62.9"
19 Chota Haibor 63.4"
20 Morongial 63.4"
21 Dhing 63.4"
22 Mairabari Town 63.4"
23 Bokajān 64.3"
24 Tegheria 65.8"
25 Jagiroad 65.8"
26 Dokmoka 65.9"
27 Chandrapur Baghicha 65.9"
28 Nagaon 66.1"
29 Dimaruguri 66.1"
30 Rupahi Town 66.1"
31 North Guwāhāti 67.4"
32 Guwahati 67.4"
33 Chāngsāri 67.4"
34 Amingaon 67.4"
35 Jalah 67.4"
36 Barpathār 69.1"
37 Khārupatia 69.1"
38 Soalkuchi 69.7"
39 Hājo 69.7"
40 Bamun Sualkuchi 69.7"
41 Niz-Hajo 69.7"
42 Nahira 69.8"
43 Dahali 69.8"
44 Tezpur 71.4"
45 Barika Chuburi 71.4"
46 Majgaon 71.4"
47 Gutlong Gaon 71.4"
48 Hamren 72.4"
49 Digaru Gaon 73.0"
50 Barua Bari Gaon 73.0"
51 Kālāigaon 73.3"
52 Tangla 73.3"
53 Dharapur 74.8"
54 Azara 74.8"
55 Parlli Part 74.8"
56 Sarpara 74.8"
57 Upar Hali 74.8"
58 Kochpara 74.8"
59 Kahi Kuchi 74.8"
60 Maibong 76.4"
61 Mahur 76.4"
62 Rangia 77.2"
63 Barpeta 78.4"
64 Bohari 78.4"
65 Umrangso 79.6"
66 Golāghāt 80.7"
67 Dhekiajuli 80.9"
68 Numāligarh 80.9"
69 No.2 Goreswar 82.4"
70 Bokākhāt 82.6"
71 Mohmaiki 82.6"
72 Nalbāri 82.8"
73 Niz-Bahjani 82.8"
74 Digheli 82.8"
75 Kakaya 82.8"
76 Bali Koria 82.8"
77 Belsor 82.8"
78 Titābar 83.0"
79 Mariāni 83.0"
80 Titabor Town 83.0"
81 Dispur 83.5"
82 Udalguri 84.1"
83 Bangaon 86.3"
84 Sarthebari 86.3"
85 Durga Nagar Part-V 89.0"
86 Biswanath Chariali 89.5"
87 Rangāpāra 89.6"
88 Amguri 90.2"
89 Dergaon 90.5"
90 Teok 90.6"
91 Jorhat 91.4"
92 Naubaisa Goan 91.4"
93 Charingia Gaon 91.4"
94 Kumar Kaibarta Gaon 91.4"
95 Chekonidhara 91.4"
96 Kamalabaria N.C. 91.4"
97 Rengte 92.6"
98 Hāflong 95.8"
99 Simaluguri 96.1"
100 Nāzirā 96.1"

The driest cities in Assam receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Lumding Railway Colony receives just 56.3 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. Lumding Railway Colony gets just 56.3" 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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