Driest Cities in Tamil Nadu

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Tamil Nadu

1 Dharapuram 21.8"

2 Kulattuppālaiyam 21.8"

3 Chinnakkāmpālaiyam 22.0"

4 Rudrāvati 22.3"

5 Vellakkovil 22.8"

6 Mūlanūr 22.9"

7 Madattukkulam 23.0"

8 Nerupperichchal 23.2"

9 Boyampālaiyam 23.2"

10 Sarkār Periyapālaiyam 23.2"

11 Vīrapāndi 23.2"

12 Nallūr 23.2"

13 Morattuppālaiyam 23.2"

14 Tiruppur 23.2"

15 Mannarai 23.2"

16 Muttanampālaiyam 23.2"

17 Kīranūr 23.4"

18 Chennimalai 23.5"

19 Kangayam 23.5"

20 Muttūr 24.3"

21 Arachchalūr 24.3"

22 Kollankoil 24.3"

23 Sivagiri 24.3"

24 Andipalayam 24.4"

25 Iduvāy 24.4"

26 Murugampālaiyam 24.4"

27 Tirumuruganpūndi 24.4"

28 Kavundanpālaiyam 24.4"

29 Mānikkāpuram 24.4"

30 Kāraippudūr 24.4"

31 Velampālaiyam 24.4"

32 Ūttukkuli 24.6"

33 Chengappalli 24.6"

34 Vellarivalli 24.6"

35 Perumānallūr 24.6"

36 Milavittan 24.7"

37 Attimarappatti 24.7"

38 Thoothukudi 24.7"

39 Muttayyāpuram 24.7"

40 Kumaragiri 24.7"

41 Sawyerpuram 24.7"

42 Palladam 24.8"

43 Avinashi 24.8"

44 Palangarai 24.8"

45 Pallappatti 25.0"

46 Aravakkurichchi 25.0"

47 Mappilaiurani 25.2"

48 Sankaraperi 25.2"

49 Vīrapāndiyanpattanam 25.3"

50 Kayalpattinam 25.3"

51 Eral 25.3"

52 Arumuganeri 25.3"

53 Periyapatti 25.5"

54 Vijayapuri 25.6"

55 Perundurai 25.6"

56 Mukāsi Pidāriyūr 25.6"

57 Karumāndi Chellipālaiyam 25.6"

58 Ottappārai 25.6"

59 Vengambūr 26.0"

60 Pottanūr 26.0"

61 Chennasamudram 26.0"

62 Vegarai 26.0"

63 Kodumudi 26.0"

64 Pāndamangalam 26.0"

65 Kumārapālaiyam 26.4"

66 Sathyamangalam 26.4"

67 Kempanāyakkanpālaiyam 26.4"

68 Kovilpālaiyampūdur 26.5"

69 Udangudi 26.5"

70 Tiruchchendur 26.5"

71 Kāsipālaiyam 26.7"

72 Nambiyūr 26.7"

73 Punjai Puliyampatti 26.7"

74 Periyakoduveri 26.7"

75 Elattūr 26.7"

76 Lakkampatti 26.7"

77 Kolappalūr 26.7"

78 Kuhalur 26.7"

79 Gobichettipalayam 26.7"

80 Modakkurichchi 26.8"

81 Avalpūndurai 26.8"

82 Sūrampatti 26.8"

83 Tindal 26.8"

84 Sirumugai 26.9"

85 Karur 26.9"

86 Senapparetti 26.9"

87 Vilattikulam 26.9"

88 Uppidamangalam 26.9"

89 Tāndoni 26.9"

90 Chinna Āndānkovil 26.9"

91 Kadaparai 26.9"

92 Vedasandūr 27.0"

93 Srivaikuntam 27.7"

94 Nazareth 27.7"

95 Alwa Tirunagari 27.7"

96 Perungulam 27.7"

97 Mohanūr 27.9"

98 Pugalūr Agrahāram 27.9"

99 Velur 27.9"

100 Paramati 27.9"

The driest cities in Tamil Nadu receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Dharapuram receives just 21.8 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. Dharapuram gets just 21.8" 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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