Driest Cities in Indiana

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Driest Cities — Indiana

1 Valparaiso 33.4"

2 Lakes of the Four Seasons 33.4"

3 Fort Wayne 33.4"

4 Lafayette 37.0"

5 West Lafayette 37.0"

6 Kendallville 38.0"

7 Garrett 38.0"

8 Bloomington 38.4"

9 Angola 38.8"

10 Monticello 39.0"

11 Columbia City 39.1"

12 Evansville 39.2"

13 Hammond 39.2"

14 Gary 39.2"

15 Portage 39.2"

16 East Chicago 39.2"

17 Griffith 39.2"

18 Chesterton 39.2"

19 Lake Station 39.2"

20 Ross 39.2"

21 Porter 39.2"

22 Highland 39.2"

23 Carmel 39.2"

24 Indianapolis 39.4"

25 New Haven 39.5"

26 Auburn 39.5"

27 Huntertown 39.5"

28 Elkhart 39.9"

29 Goshen 39.9"

30 Dunlap 39.9"

31 Merrillville 39.9"

32 Crown Point 39.9"

33 Schererville 39.9"

34 St. John 39.9"

35 Cedar Lake 39.9"

36 Lowell 39.9"

37 Winfield 39.9"

38 Portland 39.9"

39 Bluffton 40.0"

40 Rensselaer 40.1"

41 Fishers 40.1"

42 Muncie 40.3"

43 Plymouth 40.3"

44 Hobart 40.3"

45 South Haven 40.3"

46 Wabash 40.3"

47 Warsaw 40.5"

48 Nappanee 40.5"

49 Winona Lake 40.5"

50 Decatur 40.6"

51 Brownsburg 40.7"

52 Avon 40.7"

53 Speedway 40.7"

54 Danville 40.7"

55 Rochester 40.8"

56 Mishawaka 40.9"

57 Granger 40.9"

58 Notre Dame 40.9"

59 Munster 40.9"

60 Huntington 41.1"

61 Zionsville 41.3"

62 Whitestown 41.3"

63 Logansport 41.3"

64 Peru 41.3"

65 Vincennes 41.7"

66 Hartford City 41.7"

67 Dyer 42.1"

68 Noblesville 42.4"

69 Westfield 42.4"

70 Lebanon 42.4"

71 Cicero 42.4"

72 Tipton 42.4"

73 Elwood 42.5"

74 Gas City 42.5"

75 Alexandria 42.5"

76 Michigan City 42.6"

77 La Porte 42.6"

78 Westville 42.6"

79 Richmond 42.9"

80 Frankfort 43.3"

81 South Bend 43.6"

82 Anderson 43.8"

83 Yorktown 43.8"

84 Pendleton 43.8"

85 Shelbyville 44.0"

86 Crawfordsville 44.2"

87 New Castle 44.4"

88 Kokomo 44.4"

89 Greenwood 44.6"

90 Beech Grove 44.6"

91 New Whiteland 44.6"

92 Terre Haute 44.7"

93 Franklin 45.4"

94 Martinsville 45.5"

95 Rushville 45.6"

96 Plainfield 45.8"

97 Bargersville 45.8"

98 Mooresville 45.8"

99 Greencastle 46.1"

100 Mount Vernon 46.6"

The driest cities in Indiana receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Valparaiso receives just 33.4 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. Valparaiso gets just 33.4" 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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