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Driest Cities in Delhi

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Driest Cities — Delhi

1 Outabgarh 24.4"
2 Narela 25.9"
3 Bānkner 25.9"
4 Tīkri Khurd 25.9"
5 Bawāna 26.1"
6 Alīpur 26.1"
8 Pūth Khurd 26.1"
9 Barwāla 26.1"
11 Siraspur 26.1"
12 Khera Kalān 26.1"
13 Khera Khurd 26.1"
14 Bhorgarh 26.1"
15 Bānkoli 26.1"
16 Kādīpur 26.1"
17 Libāspur 26.1"
18 Bakhtāwarpur 28.8"
19 Ibrāhīmpur 28.8"
20 Burāri 28.8"
21 Samālka 28.9"
22 New Delhi 28.9"
23 Nāngloi Jāt 28.9"
24 Najafgarh 28.9"
25 Karol Bāgh 28.9"
26 Dera Māndi 28.9"
27 Delhi Cantonment 28.9"
28 Delhi 28.9"
29 Chhatarpur 28.9"
30 Jharoda Kalān 28.9"
31 Mitrāon 28.9"
32 Jāfarpur Kalān 28.9"
33 Roshanpura 28.9"
34 Khaira 28.9"
35 Dīndārpur 28.9"
36 Kanjhawāla 28.9"
37 Karāla 28.9"
40 Rāni Khera 28.9"
41 Gheora 28.9"
42 Begampur 28.9"
43 Pūth Kalān 28.9"
44 Kamaruddinnagar 28.9"
45 Mūndka 28.9"
46 Bakarwāla 28.9"
47 Nilithi 28.9"
48 Bāprola 28.9"
49 Hashtsāl 28.9"
50 Chhāwāla 28.9"
51 Rijokri 28.9"
52 Kāpas Herd 28.9"
56 Mukandpur 28.9"
59 Deoli 28.9"
60 Tighri 28.9"
61 Saiyad-ul-ajaib 28.9"
62 Sādatpur Gujran 28.9"
64 Lādpur 28.9"
65 Tikri Kalān 28.9"
66 Nangli Sakrawat 28.9"
67 Maidan Garhi 28.9"
68 Rohini 28.9"
69 Chandan Hola 28.9"
70 Fateh Pur Beri 28.9"
71 Jona Pur 28.9"
72 Raj Pur Khurd 28.9"
73 Tilang Pur Kotla 28.9"
74 Baqiabad 28.9"
75 Ghitorni 28.9"
76 Sultan Pur 28.9"
77 Neb Sarai 28.9"
78 Kusum Pur 28.9"
79 Bhati 28.9"
80 Raja Pur Khurd 28.9"
82 Aya Nagar 28.9"
84 Nithari 28.9"
85 Sultan Pur Majra 28.9"
86 Asola 28.9"
87 Yamuna Vihar 33.5"
88 Karāwalnagar 33.5"
89 Mustafābād 33.5"
90 Gokalpur 33.5"
91 Mandoli 33.5"
92 Bābarpur 33.5"
93 Jāfarābād 33.5"
95 Dalūpura 33.5"
96 Ali 33.5"
97 Molārband 33.5"
98 Kondli 33.5"
99 Gharroli 33.5"
100 Mīthepur 33.5"

The driest cities in Delhi receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Outabgarh receives just 24.4 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. Outabgarh gets just 24.4" 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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