Driest Cities in Māzandarān

Top 46 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Māzandarān

1 Shālāsh 15.6"

2 Pol-e Sefīd 17.4"

3 Galūgāh 17.5"

4 Khalīl Shahr 18.6"

5 Behshahr 18.6"

6 Zīr Āb 20.3"

7 Rostam Kolā 20.4"

8 Jām Khāneh 22.1"

9 Nekā 22.1"

10 Sūrak 22.1"

11 Zāgh Marz 22.4"

12 Sari 25.3"

13 Chamāz Kotī 26.1"

14 Araţeh 26.1"

15 Qā’em Shahr 26.1"

16 Chamestān 27.3"

17 Lārīm 28.0"

18 Jūybār 28.5"

19 Kalleh Bast 28.6"

20 Kolāksar 28.6"

21 Sorkhrūd-e Gharbī 28.6"

22 Āmol 28.6"

23 Bābol 28.6"

24 Bābolsar 28.6"

25 Fereydūn Kenār 28.6"

26 Maḩmūdābād 28.6"

27 Amīr Kolā 28.6"

28 Shīr Gāh 29.6"

29 Bahnemīr 31.2"

30 Chālūs 33.7"

31 Nowshahr 33.7"

32 Rāmsar 35.6"

33 Nūr 38.3"

34 Īzad Shahr 38.3"

35 Rūyān 39.8"

36 Tonekābon 41.6"

37 Khorramābād 41.6"

38 Shīrūd 44.5"

39 Katālem va Sādāt Shahr 44.5"

40 'Abās Ābād 44.9"

41 Nashtārūd 44.9"

42 Kīā Kolā 46.2"

43 Kelārābād 46.2"

44 Salmānshahr 46.2"

45 Hachīrūd 47.1"

46 Kalārdasht 63.2"

The driest cities in Māzandarān receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Shālāsh receives just 15.6 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. Shālāsh gets just 15.6" 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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