Driest Cities in Israel

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Israel

1 Eilat 01 1.0"

2 Mitzpe Ramon 01 6.3"

3 Yeroẖam 01 7.0"

4 Bir Hadaj 01 7.3"

5 ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev 01 8.2"

6 Dimona 01 8.2"

7 Segev Shalom 01 9.2"

8 Tel Sheva‘ 01 9.2"

9 Kuseifa 01 9.7"

10 AlSayid Tribe 01 10.7"

11 Lehavim 01 10.7"

12 ‘Omer 01 10.7"

13 Meitar 01 10.7"

14 Laqiyya 01 10.7"

15 Rahat 01 10.7"

16 H̱ura 01 10.7"

17 Arad 01 10.7"

18 Kiryat Gat 01 10.7"

19 Bet Shemesh 06 10.7"

20 Beersheba 01 10.7"

21 Qiryat Mal’akhi 01 13.2"

22 Sderot 01 13.2"

23 Ofaqim 01 13.2"

24 Netivot 01 13.2"

25 Ashkelon 01 13.2"

26 Shibli–Umm al-Ghanam 03 16.3"

27 Dabbūrīya 03 16.3"

28 ‘Ilūṭ 03 16.3"

29 ‘Ein Māhil 03 16.3"

30 Iksāl 03 16.3"

31 Er Reina 03 16.3"

32 Bet She’an 03 16.3"

33 Yāfā 03 16.3"

34 Kafr Kannā 03 16.3"

35 Naẕerat ‘Illit 03 16.3"

36 Afula 03 16.3"

37 Nazareth 03 16.3"

38 Ashdod 01 18.0"

39 Gan Yavne 02 18.2"

40 Yavné 02 20.9"

41 Bat H̱efer 02 22.0"

42 Caesarea 04 22.0"

43 Ka‘abiyya 03 22.0"

44 Pardesiyya 02 22.0"

45 Zemer 02 22.0"

46 H̱arish 04 22.0"

47 Ramat Yishay 03 22.0"

48 Basmat Ṭab‘ūn 03 22.0"

49 Zarzir 03 22.0"

50 Atlit 04 22.0"

51 Basma 04 22.0"

52 Jatt 04 22.0"

53 ‘Isfiyā 04 22.0"

54 Rekhasim 04 22.0"

55 El Fureidīs 04 22.0"

56 Even Yehuda 02 22.0"

57 Maale Iron 03 22.0"

58 Jisr ez Zarqā 04 22.0"

59 Binyamina 04 22.0"

60 Binyamina-Giv'at Ada 04 22.0"

61 Qalansuwa 02 22.0"

62 Qiryat Tiv‘on 04 22.0"

63 Or Akiva 04 22.0"

64 Kafr Qari‘ 04 22.0"

65 Kadima Zoran 02 22.0"

66 Zikhron Ya‘aqov 04 22.0"

67 Yoqne‘am ‘Illit 03 22.0"

68 Kfar Yona 02 22.0"

69 ‘Ar‘ara 04 22.0"

70 Daliyat al Karmel 04 22.0"

71 Migdal Ha‘Emeq 03 22.0"

72 Bāqa el Gharbīya 04 22.0"

73 Eṭ Ṭaiyiba 02 22.0"

74 Pardés H̱anna Karkur 04 22.0"

75 Umm el Faḥm 04 22.0"

76 Hadera 04 22.0"

77 Netanya 02 22.0"

78 Bet El‘azari 02 23.6"

79 Tsur Itshak 02 23.6"

80 Qiryat Ye‘arim 06 23.6"

81 Kfar H̱abad 02 23.6"

82 Bnei Ayish 02 23.6"

83 Bet Dagan 02 23.6"

84 Abū Ghaush 06 23.6"

85 Kokhav Ya’ir 02 23.6"

86 Herzliya Pituah 05 23.6"

87 Jaljūlya 02 23.6"

88 Qiryat ‘Eqron 02 23.6"

89 Azor 05 23.6"

90 Tel Mond 02 23.6"

91 Mazkeret Batya 02 23.6"

92 Giv`at H̱ananya 06 23.6"

93 Ariel WE 23.6"

94 Shoham 02 23.6"

95 Kafr Qāsim 02 23.6"

96 Mevasseret Tsiyyon 06 23.6"

97 Qiryat HaYovel 06 23.6"

98 Ganei Tikva 02 23.6"

99 Yehud 02 23.6"

100 Eṭ Ṭīra 02 23.6"

The driest cities in Israel receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Eilat receives just 1.0 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. Eilat gets just 1.0" 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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