Driest Cities in Rajasthan

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Rajasthan

1 Suratgarh 7.4"

2 Berīwāla 7.6"

3 Pokaran 7.8"

4 Jaisalmer 7.8"

5 Anūpgarh 8.0"

6 Pilibangan 8.4"

7 Gajsinghpur 8.5"

8 Rāisinghnagar 8.5"

9 Karanpur 8.5"

10 Padampur 8.7"

11 Kesrisinghpur 8.9"

12 Rāwatsār 9.4"

13 Hanumāngarh 9.9"

14 Phalodi 9.9"

15 Sri Ganganagar 10.2"

16 Nohar 10.8"

17 Kolāyat 10.9"

18 Balotra 11.2"

19 Bārmer 11.6"

20 Bikaner 11.6"

21 Sangariā 11.7"

22 Nokha 12.0"

23 Sadulshahar 12.0"

24 Napāsar 12.0"

25 Deshnoke 12.0"

26 Basni 12.2"

27 Sardārshahr 12.3"

28 Jasrāsar 12.3"

29 Bhādāsar 12.4"

30 Sri Dūngargarh 12.6"

31 Chenar Village 12.6"

32 Nāgaur 12.6"

33 Tārānagar 12.8"

34 Dhorīmanna 13.0"

35 Samdari 13.0"

36 Mūndwa 13.2"

37 Bhādra 13.5"

38 Raipur 13.5"

39 Nīmāj 13.5"

40 Bīdāsar 13.6"

41 Jaitāran 13.8"

42 Kuchera 14.1"

43 Siwāna 14.2"

44 Lādnūn 14.2"

45 Rājaldesar 14.3"

46 Jalor 14.3"

47 Dīdwāna 14.4"

48 Bilāra 14.5"

49 Sūjāngarh 14.5"

50 Chhāpar 14.5"

51 Beāwar 14.5"

52 Jhagarwas 14.5"

53 Merta Road 14.6"

54 Merta 14.7"

55 Gotan 14.9"

56 Chāndarun 15.0"

57 Pīpār 15.0"

58 Siāt 15.1"

59 Sānchor 15.3"

60 Ratangarh 15.4"

61 Rājgarh 15.4"

62 Malsīsar 15.8"

63 Meethari Marwar 15.8"

64 Sojat 15.9"

65 Borāwar 15.9"

66 Makrāna 15.9"

67 Ahor 16.0"

68 Bhīnmāl 16.1"

69 Losal 16.3"

70 Chūru 16.3"

71 Rāmgarh 16.3"

72 Ratannagar 16.3"

73 Kuchāman 16.3"

74 Keru 16.4"

75 Nandri 16.4"

76 Sāngaria 16.4"

77 Jodhpur 16.4"

78 Pilāni 16.5"

79 Vidyavihar 16.5"

80 Bissāu 16.5"

81 Bijaynagar 16.7"

82 Gulābpura 16.7"

83 Baral 16.7"

84 Marwar Junction 16.8"

85 Nasīrābād 16.9"

86 Parvatsar 16.9"

87 Nāwa 17.0"

88 Āsind 17.1"

89 Chidawa 17.3"

90 Bagar 17.3"

91 Bhuma 17.6"

92 Sīkar 17.6"

93 Pāli 17.6"

94 Danta 17.8"

95 Bay 17.8"

96 Mandāwa 17.8"

97 Fatehpur 17.8"

98 Sūrajgarh 17.8"

99 Bhim 17.9"

100 Nūa 17.9"

The driest cities in Rajasthan receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Suratgarh receives just 7.4 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. Suratgarh gets just 7.4" 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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