Driest Cities in Hokkaido

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Hokkaido

1 Mombetsu 33.7"

2 Abashiri 34.4"

3 Ozora 36.0"

4 Koshimizu 36.2"

5 Engaru 37.1"

6 Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi 37.1"

7 Honmachi 38.7"

8 Shimo-furano 39.4"

9 Furano 39.4"

10 Kami-furano 39.4"

11 Shibetsu 39.9"

12 Motomachi 40.0"

13 Honchō 40.5"

14 Kitami 40.8"

15 Biei 41.2"

16 Asahikawa 41.3"

17 Higashikagura 41.3"

18 Nakashibetsu 41.3"

19 Higashikawa 41.4"

20 Tōma 41.4"

21 Kushiro 41.5"

22 Urakawa 41.5"

23 Esashi 41.9"

24 Shiranuka 42.0"

25 Akkeshi 42.2"

26 Sarubetsu 42.2"

27 Ikeda 42.2"

28 Hamanaka-sakuraminami 42.2"

29 Shibecha 42.3"

30 Takasu 42.5"

31 Rausu 42.5"

32 Wakkanai 42.6"

33 Makubetsu 42.6"

34 Kamihonbetsu 42.7"

35 Monbetsu-honchō 42.8"

36 Niikappu 42.8"

37 Taiki 42.9"

38 Minamishibetsuchō 42.9"

39 Memuro-minami 43.1"

40 Shimizu 43.1"

41 Shintoku 43.1"

42 Shikaoi 43.1"

43 Obihiro 43.2"

44 Otofuke 43.2"

45 Fukagawa 43.2"

46 Nemuro 43.3"

47 Ashibetsu 43.3"

48 Shizunai-furukawachō 43.4"

49 Ashoro 43.4"

50 Akabira 43.5"

51 Utashinai 43.5"

52 Nayoro 43.6"

53 Biratori 44.0"

54 Takikawa 44.1"

55 Kikusuichō 44.1"

56 Mukawa 44.2"

57 Sunagawa 44.5"

58 Naie 44.5"

59 Hiroo 44.8"

60 Teshikaga 44.9"

61 Kamikawa 45.0"

62 Abira 45.3"

63 Shihoro 45.4"

64 Bibai 45.5"

65 Mikasa 45.5"

66 Kuriyama 45.7"

67 Naganuma 45.7"

68 Yuni 45.7"

69 Yūbari 45.9"

70 Iwamizawa 46.2"

71 Tomakomai 46.3"

72 Ebetsu 46.6"

73 Eniwa 46.6"

74 Kitahiroshima 46.6"

75 Horomui 46.6"

76 Chitose 46.7"

77 Muroran 47.3"

78 Tōbetsu 47.4"

79 Sapporo 47.6"

80 Haboro 47.6"

81 Ishikari 47.6"

82 Setana 48.1"

83 Rumoi 48.2"

84 Shiraoi 48.4"

85 Noboribetsu 48.7"

86 Otaru 49.6"

87 Imagane 50.1"

88 Yakumo 50.3"

89 Kaminokuni 50.9"

90 Matsumae 50.9"

91 Date 51.0"

92 Hokuto 51.1"

93 Kamiiso 51.1"

94 Higashimorichō 51.8"

95 Oshamambe 51.8"

96 Hakodate 51.9"

97 Tōyako-onsemmachi 52.5"

98 Yoichi 52.8"

99 Iwanai 55.6"

100 Niseko 55.9"

The driest cities in Hokkaido receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Mombetsu receives just 33.7 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. Mombetsu gets just 33.7" 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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