Driest Cities in Bihar

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Bihar

1 Sarimpur 37.2"

2 Buxar 37.2"

3 Ekangar Sarai 37.4"

4 Hilsa 37.4"

5 Islāmpur 37.4"

6 Jānpur 37.6"

7 Jahānābād 37.6"

8 Dumraon 37.6"

9 Makhdumpur 37.7"

10 Bakhtiarpur 38.2"

11 Bakhtiyārpur 38.2"

12 Silao 38.2"

13 Rājgīr 38.2"

14 Khusropur 38.2"

15 Hisua 38.2"

16 Arwal 38.3"

17 Rāmgarh 38.4"

18 Bhadauni 38.5"

19 Nawāda 38.5"

20 Hānspura 38.5"

21 Mahnar Bazar 38.5"

22 Barbigha 38.6"

23 Bar Bigha 38.6"

24 Bārh 38.6"

25 Mohiuddinnagar 38.7"

26 Bihār Sharīf 38.7"

27 Wāris Alīganj 38.7"

28 Sheikhpura 38.8"

29 Piro 38.9"

30 Tār 39.0"

31 Anwāri 39.0"

32 Masaurhi Buzurg 39.0"

33 Bhabhua 39.0"

34 Kāb 39.0"

35 Jagdīspur 39.0"

36 Kantai 39.1"

37 Naubatpur 39.1"

38 Bikram 39.1"

39 Tekāri 39.2"

40 Koāth 39.3"

41 Bikramganj 39.3"

42 Daudnagar 39.3"

43 Teghra 39.4"

44 Barauni 39.4"

45 Mokameh 39.4"

46 Bāruni 39.4"

47 Gaya 39.6"

48 Damodarpur 39.7"

49 Shekhpura 39.7"

50 Majhauli Khetal 39.7"

51 Dumari urf Damodarpur Shahjahan 39.7"

52 Muzaffarpur 39.7"

53 Barhiya 39.7"

54 Luckeesarai 39.7"

55 Fatwa 39.8"

56 Shāhpur 39.8"

57 Bela 39.8"

58 Obra 39.9"

59 Lālganj 40.0"

60 Motipur 40.0"

61 Rafiganj 40.0"

62 Rajauli 40.1"

63 Bāra 40.1"

64 Nokha 40.2"

65 Samāstipur 40.3"

66 Bhuindhara 40.3"

67 Mathurāpur 40.3"

68 Dharampur 40.3"

69 Bhāgīrathpur 40.3"

70 Nāsriganj 40.3"

71 Sonepur 40.3"

72 Hājīpur 40.3"

73 Mansur Chak 40.4"

74 Laruāra 40.5"

75 Mālhīpur 40.5"

76 Bihāt 40.5"

77 Nurpur 40.5"

78 Begusarai 40.5"

79 Bodh Gaya 40.5"

80 Arrah 40.5"

81 Padri 40.6"

82 Darbhanga 40.6"

83 Jamūī 40.8"

84 Aurangābād 40.8"

85 Bhardua 41.0"

86 Chanāri 41.0"

87 Koelwār 41.0"

88 Pareo 41.0"

89 Madhurampur Dehri 41.1"

90 Mairwa 41.1"

91 Sherghāti 41.1"

92 Dalsingh Sarai 41.1"

93 Phulwari Sharif 41.2"

94 Dinapur Nizamat 41.2"

95 Khagaul 41.2"

96 Patna 41.2"

97 Dinapur Cantonment 41.2"

98 Nohsa 41.2"

99 Kurthaur 41.2"

100 Saidpura 41.2"

The driest cities in Bihar receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Sarimpur receives just 37.2 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. Sarimpur gets just 37.2" 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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