Driest Cities in Fukuoka

Top 64 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Fukuoka

1 Tsuiki 64.7"

2 Yoshitomi 65.6"

3 Nishifukuma 66.1"

4 Fukutsu 66.1"

5 Koga 66.1"

6 Shingū 66.1"

7 Yamada 67.2"

8 Fukuoka 67.2"

9 Ōnojō 67.2"

10 Kasuga 67.2"

11 Katanawa 67.2"

12 Shime 67.2"

13 Kitakyushu 67.8"

14 Maebaru-chūō 67.8"

15 Itoshima 67.8"

16 Yurigaoka 68.2"

17 Ashiya 68.2"

18 Miyaodai 68.5"

19 Miyako 69.1"

20 Kawara 69.1"

21 Kanda 69.1"

22 Yukuhashi 69.1"

23 Hatchō-muta 69.2"

24 Yanagawa 69.2"

25 Chikugo 69.2"

26 Ōkawa 69.2"

27 Setakamachi-takayanagi 69.4"

28 Ōmuta 69.4"

29 Miyawaka 70.1"

30 Munakata 70.1"

31 Miyata 70.1"

32 Toi 70.5"

33 Kami 70.5"

34 Tagawa 70.5"

35 Kamiitoda 70.5"

36 Iizuka 70.5"

37 Kawasaki 70.5"

38 Chikushino-shi 70.7"

39 Tachiarai 70.7"

40 Yamaguma 70.7"

41 Ogōri 70.7"

42 Amagi 70.7"

43 Inokura 70.8"

44 Akaike 70.8"

45 Nōgata 70.8"

46 Kotake 70.8"

47 Nakama 70.8"

48 Shiida 71.5"

49 Buzen 71.5"

50 Harai 71.5"

51 Hirokawa 73.1"

52 Yame 73.1"

53 Kurume 73.1"

54 Soeda 73.6"

55 Daigyōji 73.6"

56 Sasaguri 73.9"

57 Wakasugi 73.9"

58 Sue 73.9"

59 Dazaifu 73.9"

60 Umi 73.9"

61 Miyama 74.6"

62 Tanushimarumachi-toyoki 75.7"

63 Asakura 75.7"

64 Ukiha 75.7"

The driest cities in Fukuoka receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Tsuiki receives just 64.7 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. Tsuiki gets just 64.7" 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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