Driest Cities in Karnataka

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Karnataka

1 Molakālumuru 17.7"

2 Challakere 18.2"

3 Hiriyūr 18.6"

4 Huliyār 18.8"

5 Hosakote 18.9"

6 Sīra 19.8"

7 Hosadurga 19.8"

8 Ballari 19.8"

9 Pāvugada 19.9"

10 Chiknāyakanhalli 20.8"

11 Jagalūr 21.1"

12 Ajjampur 21.1"

13 Kadūr 21.2"

14 Mathadahatti 21.3"

15 Chitradurga 21.3"

16 Tiptūr 21.7"

17 Chelūr 21.7"

18 Chikjājūr 21.9"

19 Holalkere 22.0"

20 Māyakonda 22.3"

21 Channagiri 22.4"

22 Arsikere 22.7"

23 Turuvekere 22.8"

24 Bānāvar 23.0"

25 Kampli 23.1"

26 Gangavati 23.1"

27 Srāvana Belgola 23.4"

28 Channarāyapatna 23.4"

29 Nāgamangala 23.5"

30 Kottūru 23.5"

31 Bellūru 23.6"

32 Sindhnūr 23.7"

33 Srīnivāspur 23.8"

34 Davangere 24.1"

35 Kodigenahalli 24.1"

36 Hatti 24.2"

37 Tekkalakote 24.3"

38 Siruguppa 24.3"

39 Krishnarājpet 24.4"

40 Hungund 24.5"

41 Bāgepalli 24.6"

42 Gudibanda 24.6"

43 Amīngarh 24.6"

44 Chintamani 24.6"

45 Vaddu 24.7"

46 Kurikuppi 24.7"

47 Kūdligi 24.7"

48 Mulbāgal 24.8"

49 Hadagalli 25.0"

50 Gubbi 25.0"

51 French Rocks 25.0"

52 Koratagere 25.1"

53 Madhugiri 25.1"

54 Mundargi 25.2"

55 Ron 25.2"

56 Lingsugūr 25.2"

57 Bethamangala 25.3"

58 Chamrajnagar 25.3"

59 Holenarasipura 25.4"

60 Mudgal 25.4"

61 Mānvi 25.5"

62 Devadurga 25.7"

63 Navalgund 25.8"

64 Hanūr 25.9"

65 Robertsonpet 25.9"

66 Harpanahalli 25.9"

67 Hampi 25.9"

68 Bangarapet 25.9"

69 Yelandūr 26.0"

70 Kollegāl 26.0"

71 Sidlaghatta 26.1"

72 Koppal 26.2"

73 Bagalkot 26.2"

74 Kawlet 26.3"

75 Harihar 26.3"

76 Kodiyal 26.3"

77 Tālīkota 26.4"

78 Hosapete 26.4"

79 Kamalāpuram 26.4"

80 Munirābād 26.4"

81 Sandūr 26.5"

82 Donimalai Township 26.5"

83 Annigeri 26.5"

84 Shorāpur 26.5"

85 Naregal 26.7"

86 Tumkūr 26.7"

87 Gauribidanur 26.7"

88 Guledagudda 26.8"

89 Nanjangūd 26.8"

90 Mandya 26.8"

91 Bādāmi 26.9"

92 Bhairāpura 26.9"

93 Tirumakūdal Narsipur 26.9"

94 Elivāla 26.9"

95 Kurgahalli 26.9"

96 Gargeswari 26.9"

97 Hutagalli 26.9"

98 Belvata 26.9"

99 Bannūr 26.9"

100 Nargund 27.0"

The driest cities in Karnataka receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Molakālumuru receives just 17.7 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. Molakālumuru gets just 17.7" 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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