Driest Cities in Kerala

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Kerala

1 Pudusseri 45.5"

2 Pudunagaram 71.1"

3 Chittūr 71.1"

4 Marutharōd 71.1"

5 Pudussery West 71.1"

6 Marayur 82.1"

7 Munnar 88.4"

8 Vettūr 88.5"

9 Varkala 88.5"

10 Paravūr Tekkumbhāgam 88.5"

11 Puttankulam 88.5"

12 Edavai 88.5"

13 Punalūr 92.1"

14 Koduvayur 92.7"

15 Pirāyiri 92.7"

16 Ambikāpuram 92.7"

17 Palakkad 92.7"

18 Puthuppariyāram 92.7"

19 Alattūr 98.4"

20 Nedumpana 98.9"

21 Adichānallūr 98.9"

22 Talattala 98.9"

23 Elampalloor 98.9"

24 Mīnād 98.9"

25 Idukki 101.2"

26 Trikonavattam 101.5"

27 Perunād 101.5"

28 Kollam 101.5"

29 Tirkadavūr 101.5"

30 Kottangara 101.5"

31 Karuva 101.5"

32 Chavara 101.5"

33 Panayāttur Vadakkumbhāgam 101.5"

34 Mayyanād 101.5"

35 Puzhakkal 102.3"

36 Brahmakulam 102.3"

37 Vadakāncheri 102.3"

38 Urakam 102.3"

39 Kāttakampāla 102.3"

40 Kaiparamba 102.3"

41 Thrissur 102.3"

42 Kārakkād 102.3"

43 Kumaranellūr 102.3"

44 Kottapuram 102.3"

45 Thanniyam 102.3"

46 Peringandūr 102.3"

47 Mullasshēri 102.3"

48 Kōlazhi 102.3"

49 Chūndal 102.3"

50 Vadakkēkkād 102.3"

51 Vanmēnād 102.3"

52 Edakkazhiyūr 102.3"

53 Chittanda 102.3"

54 Chiranellūr 102.3"

55 Eyyāl 102.3"

56 Adātt 102.3"

57 Pēragam 102.3"

58 Ālankōd 102.3"

59 Kuttūr 102.3"

60 Kariyannūr 102.3"

61 Elavalli 102.3"

62 Porkolam 102.3"

63 Alūr 102.3"

64 Thaikattussery 102.3"

65 Chetwayi 102.3"

66 Paluvai 102.3"

67 Mundathikōd 102.3"

68 Āvānūr 102.3"

69 Edakkalathur 102.3"

70 Minalur 102.3"

71 Iringappuram 102.3"

72 Vayilathūr 102.3"

73 Edattirutti 102.3"

74 Tayikkād 102.3"

75 Chiramanangād 102.3"

76 Parakād 102.3"

77 Pāvaratti 102.3"

78 Kunnamkulam 102.3"

79 Kizhuppillikkara 102.3"

80 Veluthūr 102.3"

81 Pūkkōd 102.3"

82 Punnayūr 102.3"

83 Parappukkara 102.3"

84 Chittilapilli 102.3"

85 Koolimuttam 102.3"

86 Pottōr 102.3"

87 Anjūr 102.3"

88 Karikād 102.3"

89 Kandānisshēri 102.3"

90 Puranattukara 102.3"

91 Chulisshēri 102.3"

92 Kadikkād 102.3"

93 Irinjālakuda 102.3"

94 Peramangalam 102.3"

95 Venkidanga 102.3"

96 Guruvāyūr 102.3"

97 Akathiyūr 102.3"

98 Vatakemuri 102.3"

99 Māranchēri 102.3"

100 Nelluvāyi 102.3"

The driest cities in Kerala receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Pudusseri receives just 45.5 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. Pudusseri gets just 45.5" 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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