Driest Cities in Kansas

Top 65 cities ranked by driest cities

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · United States · Kansas

Driest Cities — Kansas

1 Ulysses 17.8"

2 Garden City 19.6"

3 Colby 20.4"

4 Liberal 21.1"

5 Dodge City 21.6"

6 Hays 24.8"

7 Wichita 26.9"

8 Great Bend 27.3"

9 Pratt 27.6"

10 Concordia 28.4"

11 Salina 29.7"

12 Park City 32.6"

13 Bel Aire 32.6"

14 Valley Center 32.6"

15 Andover 32.6"

16 Fort Riley 32.9"

17 Junction City 32.9"

18 Hutchinson 32.9"

19 McPherson 33.6"

20 Newton 33.8"

21 Abilene 34.3"

22 Maize 34.4"

23 Goddard 34.4"

24 Arkansas City 34.9"

25 Topeka 35.4"

26 Tonganoxie 35.6"

27 Manhattan 35.8"

28 Emporia 35.8"

29 Mulvane 36.1"

30 Wellington 36.1"

31 Atchison 36.4"

32 De Soto 37.5"

33 Gardner 37.5"

34 Spring Hill 37.5"

35 Lawrence 37.6"

36 Leawood 37.7"

37 Merriam 38.1"

38 Mission 38.1"

39 Roeland Park 38.1"

40 Derby 38.3"

41 Haysville 38.3"

42 Augusta 38.7"

43 El Dorado 38.7"

44 Lansing 39.1"

45 Olathe 39.4"

46 Eudora 39.4"

47 Overland Park 39.8"

48 Ottawa 39.9"

49 Bonner Springs 40.5"

50 Basehor 40.5"

51 Shawnee 40.5"

52 Chanute 40.7"

53 Winfield 40.7"

54 Prairie Village 40.7"

55 Lenexa 40.7"

56 Leavenworth 41.3"

57 Louisburg 41.4"

58 Paola 41.4"

59 Kansas City 42.0"

60 Iola 42.0"

61 Fort Scott 44.5"

62 Parsons 44.9"

63 Independence 45.4"

64 Coffeyville 46.1"

65 Pittsburg 47.9"

The driest cities in Kansas receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Ulysses receives just 17.8 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. Ulysses gets just 17.8" 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.

Browse Rankings by Region

United States — By Region

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe