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Driest Cities in Maharashtra

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Driest Cities — Maharashtra

1 Shivatkar 17.8"
2 Lonand 17.8"
3 Kolki 18.0"
4 Phaltan 18.0"
5 Bārāmati 18.8"
6 Jalochi 18.8"
7 Sirūr 18.9"
8 Deolali 19.4"
9 Shirdi 19.4"
10 Rāhuri 19.4"
11 Rahata 19.4"
12 Daund 19.5"
13 Kopargaon 19.5"
14 Shrirampur 19.8"
15 Yeola 19.9"
16 Ahilyanagar 20.0"
17 Nagapur 20.0"
18 Nāteputa 20.0"
19 Ārangaon 20.0"
20 Kalas 20.2"
21 Bhigvan 20.2"
22 Manmād 20.3"
23 Lāsalgaon 20.4"
24 Shrīgonda 20.8"
25 Koregaon 20.8"
26 Sanaswadi 20.8"
27 Ghulewadi 21.1"
28 Sangamner 21.1"
29 Chāndor 21.1"
30 Nāndgaon 21.3"
31 Rahimatpur 21.3"
32 Vaijāpur 21.8"
33 Sāsvad 22.1"
34 Sangmeshwār 22.2"
35 Māldhe 22.2"
36 Malegaon 22.2"
37 Soyāgaon 22.2"
38 Dyāne 22.2"
39 Aklūj 22.3"
40 Sangramnagar 22.3"
41 Jejūri 22.4"
42 Satānā 22.7"
43 Sakri 22.7"
44 Nizāmpur 23.1"
45 Mhaswad 23.9"
46 Mahindāle 24.4"
47 Pandharpur 24.4"
48 Walwadi 24.4"
49 Dhule 24.4"
50 Godoli 24.5"
51 Dondaicha 24.8"
52 Tāsgaon 24.9"
53 Bhudgaon 25.2"
54 Sāngli 25.2"
55 Gangāpur 25.5"
56 Kurduvādi 25.6"
57 Chākan 25.6"
58 Medankarwadi 25.6"
59 Alandi 25.6"
60 Vite 25.9"
61 Karmāla 25.9"
62 Anantpur 26.1"
63 Jāmkhed 26.2"
64 Āshti 26.2"
65 Jaisingpur 26.3"
66 Kurandvād 26.3"
67 Paranda 26.3"
68 Mangalvedha 26.5"
69 Pāthardi 26.5"
70 Khāmgaon 26.6"
71 Ashta 26.7"
72 Shegaon 26.7"
73 Shiraguppi 26.8"
74 Kamatgi 26.8"
75 Vagholi 27.0"
76 Kannad 27.0"
77 Lohogaon 27.0"
78 Shivaji Nagar 27.0"
79 Khadki 27.0"
80 Waluj Buzurg 27.2"
81 Chitegaon 27.2"
82 Bālāpur 27.2"
83 Akola 27.4"
84 Parola 27.4"
86 Ranjangaon S 27.6"
87 Daulatābād 27.6"
88 Nāndūra 27.6"
89 Wadgaon Kolhati 27.6"
90 Amalner 27.6"
91 Karād 27.6"
92 Malkapur 27.6"
93 Hajarmachi 27.6"
94 Malkāpur 27.8"
95 Shirpur 27.8"
96 Sholapur 27.9"
97 Nandurbar 28.0"
98 Khuldābād 28.0"
99 Rājgurunagar 28.0"
100 Paithan 28.1"

The driest cities in Maharashtra receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Shivatkar receives just 17.8 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. Shivatkar gets just 17.8" 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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