Driest Cities in Italy

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Italy

1 Monte Sant'Angelo 13 6.0"

2 Cagnano Varano 13 7.4"

3 San Giovanni Rotondo 13 7.4"

4 Mattinata 13 8.2"

5 Bracciano 07 10.0"

6 Manziana 07 10.0"

7 Vico del Gargano 13 10.5"

8 San Marco in Lamis 13 10.7"

9 San Nicandro Garganico 13 13.7"

10 Vieste 13 14.3"

11 Santa Marinella 07 14.8"

12 Gela 15 15.2"

13 Lesina 13 15.4"

14 Licata 15 15.6"

15 Quartu Sant'Elena 14 15.7"

16 San Severo 13 16.3"

17 Apricena 13 16.3"

18 Niscemi 15 16.4"

19 Acate 15 16.4"

20 Manfredonia 13 16.5"

21 Torremaggiore 13 16.7"

22 San Paolo di Civitate 13 16.7"

23 Cagliari 14 16.9"

24 Tortolì 14 17.0"

25 Quartucciu 14 17.0"

26 Sinnai 14 17.0"

27 Sestu 14 17.0"

28 Monserrato 14 17.0"

29 San Gavino Monreale 14 17.0"

30 Sanluri 14 17.0"

31 Elmas 14 17.0"

32 San Sperate 14 17.0"

33 Villasor 14 17.0"

34 Uta 14 17.0"

35 Samassi 14 17.0"

36 Assemini 14 17.0"

37 Selargius 14 17.0"

38 Settimo San Pietro 14 17.0"

39 Serramanna 14 17.0"

40 Decimomannu 14 17.0"

41 Maracalagonis 14 17.0"

42 Dolianova 14 17.0"

43 Favara 15 17.0"

44 Porto Empedocle 15 17.0"

45 San Leone Mosè 15 17.0"

46 Villaseta 15 17.0"

47 Agrigento 15 17.0"

48 Riesi 15 17.1"

49 Ravanusa 15 17.1"

50 Campobello di Licata 15 17.1"

51 Santa Croce Camerina 15 17.2"

52 Termoli 11 17.2"

53 Naro 15 17.4"

54 Palma di Montechiaro 15 17.4"

55 Minervino Murge 13 17.5"

56 Trinitapoli 13 17.5"

57 Margherita di Savoia 13 17.5"

58 Orosei 14 17.5"

59 Mazzarino 15 17.6"

60 Andria 13 17.7"

61 Barletta 13 17.7"

62 Ribera 15 17.7"

63 Vittoria 15 18.0"

64 San Ferdinando di Puglia 13 18.0"

65 Comiso 15 18.0"

66 Canosa di Puglia 13 18.0"

67 Caltanissetta 15 18.1"

68 Pietraperzia 15 18.1"

69 Larino 11 18.2"

70 Corato 13 18.2"

71 La Maddalena 14 18.2"

72 Aragona 15 18.2"

73 Raffadali 15 18.2"

74 Ruvo di Puglia 13 18.2"

75 Trani 13 18.2"

76 Pachino 15 18.2"

77 Lucera 13 18.3"

78 Mirabella Imbaccari 15 18.3"

79 Scicli 15 18.4"

80 Siniscola 14 18.4"

81 Rosolini 15 18.5"

82 Pozzallo 15 18.5"

83 Ispica 15 18.5"

84 Racalmuto 15 18.5"

85 Grotte 15 18.5"

86 Sommatino 15 18.5"

87 Serradifalco 15 18.5"

88 Canicattì 15 18.5"

89 San Cataldo 15 18.5"

90 Petrosino 15 18.6"

91 Marsala 15 18.6"

92 Ramacca 15 18.6"

93 Pantelleria 15 18.6"

94 Caltagirone 15 18.7"

95 Grammichele 15 18.7"

96 Mazara del Vallo 15 18.7"

97 Capaci 15 18.8"

98 Cerignola 13 18.8"

99 Campobello di Mazara 15 18.8"

100 Isola delle Femmine 15 18.8"

The driest cities in Italy receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Monte Sant'Angelo receives just 6.0 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. Monte Sant'Angelo gets just 6.0" 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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