Driest Cities in Tokyo

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Tokyo

1 Yokokawa 50.3"

2 Tsukiji 50.3"

3 Toyosu 50.3"

4 Tabata 50.3"

5 Sumida 50.3"

6 Kaigan 50.3"

7 Senju 50.3"

8 Nishinippori 50.3"

9 Kuramae 50.3"

10 Kinshi 50.3"

11 Higashi-nihombashi 50.3"

12 Tōyō 50.3"

13 Kiba 50.3"

14 Etchūjima 50.3"

15 Asakusa 50.3"

16 Aoto 50.3"

17 Tatsumi 50.3"

18 Kachidoki 50.3"

19 Katsushika 50.3"

20 Funabori 50.3"

21 Ichinoe 50.3"

22 Hirai 50.3"

23 Mizue 50.3"

24 Horikiri 50.3"

25 Oshiage 50.3"

26 Daiba 50.3"

27 Ōjima 50.3"

28 Sumiyoshi 50.3"

29 Asakusabashi 50.3"

30 Senzoku 50.3"

31 Iriya 50.3"

32 Arakawa 50.3"

33 Machiya 50.3"

34 Nakazato 50.3"

35 Sendagi 50.3"

36 Yushima 50.3"

37 Edogawe 50.3"

38 Chiyoda 50.3"

39 Nezu 50.3"

40 Akihabara 50.3"

41 Taito 50.3"

42 Chūō 50.3"

43 Minato City 50.3"

44 Yokota 51.6"

45 Ōji 51.6"

46 Hakonegasaki 51.6"

47 Akabane 51.6"

48 Higashiyamato 51.6"

49 Higashimurayama 51.6"

50 Kita 51.6"

51 Ōizumi-gakuenchō 51.6"

52 Ōizumimachi 51.6"

53 Hikarigaoka 51.6"

54 Heiwadai 51.6"

55 Hikawadai 51.6"

56 Funado 51.6"

57 Shimura 51.6"

58 Akatsuka 51.6"

59 Narimasu 51.6"

60 Takashimadaira 51.6"

61 Hasune 51.6"

62 Ukima 51.6"

63 Toshima 51.6"

64 Jūjō-nakahara 51.6"

65 Kamiya 51.6"

66 Tokiwadai 51.6"

67 Noshio 51.6"

68 Higashikurume 51.6"

69 Hamura 51.6"

70 Kiyose 51.6"

71 Akitsu 51.6"

72 Nishiarai 51.7"

73 Kanamachi 51.7"

74 Toneri 51.7"

75 Ōgi 51.7"

76 Umejima 51.7"

77 Takenotsuka 51.7"

78 Rokuchō 51.7"

79 Aoi 51.7"

80 Adachi 51.7"

81 Kosuge 51.7"

82 Ōme 56.3"

83 Iwai 56.3"

84 Itsukaichi 56.3"

85 Akiruno 56.3"

86 Tokyo 59.7"

87 Nishi-Tokyo-shi 59.7"

88 Tanashichō 59.7"

89 Tamagawa 59.7"

90 Takanawa 59.7"

91 Umegaoka 59.7"

92 Ōmorinaka 59.7"

93 Ogikubo 59.7"

94 Musashino 59.7"

95 Nishimagome 59.7"

96 Machida 59.7"

97 Komagome 59.7"

98 Kokubunji 59.7"

99 Kichijōji-honchō 59.7"

100 Kamirenjaku 59.7"

The driest cities in Tokyo receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Yokokawa receives just 50.3 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. Yokokawa gets just 50.3" 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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