Driest Cities in Kentucky

Top 82 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Kentucky

1 Lexington-Fayette urban county 37.8"

2 Alexandria 42.2"

3 Flatwoods 43.1"

4 Bellevue 43.4"

5 Dayton 43.4"

6 Fort Thomas 43.4"

7 Newport 43.4"

8 Cold Spring 43.4"

9 Highland Heights 43.4"

10 Taylor Mill 43.4"

11 Louisville/Jefferson County 45.1"

12 Hebron 45.3"

13 Fort Mitchell 45.3"

14 Villa Hills 45.3"

15 Edgewood 45.3"

16 Burlington 45.3"

17 Fort Wright 45.3"

18 Erlanger 45.3"

19 Covington 45.3"

20 Owensboro 45.6"

21 Walton 45.9"

22 Independence 45.9"

23 Harrodsburg 45.9"

24 Nicholasville 45.9"

25 Wilmore 45.9"

26 Ashland 46.7"

27 Oak Grove 47.2"

28 Hopkinsville 47.2"

29 Fort Campbell North 47.2"

30 Frankfort 47.3"

31 Francisville 47.5"

32 Henderson 47.6"

33 Florence 47.7"

34 Elsmere 47.7"

35 Oakbrook 47.7"

36 Paris 47.7"

37 Cynthiana 47.7"

38 Union 47.7"

39 Winchester 47.7"

40 Danville 47.9"

41 Versailles 48.1"

42 Lawrenceburg 48.1"

43 Lyndon 48.1"

44 Douglass Hills 48.1"

45 St. Matthews 48.1"

46 Middletown 48.1"

47 Jeffersontown 48.1"

48 Maysville 48.3"

49 Shively 48.3"

50 Mount Sterling 48.5"

51 Paducah 49.1"

52 Shelbyville 49.8"

53 Georgetown 49.8"

54 Bowling Green 50.1"

55 Pikeville 50.6"

56 Central City 50.8"

57 Princeton 50.9"

58 London 51.3"

59 Hazard 51.5"

60 Bardstown 51.6"

61 Lebanon 51.6"

62 Corbin 52.0"

63 Williamsburg 52.0"

64 Madisonville 52.2"

65 Campbellsville 52.4"

66 Monticello 52.5"

67 Shepherdsville 52.6"

68 La Grange 52.9"

69 Crestwood 52.9"

70 Hillview 53.1"

71 Mount Washington 53.1"

72 Somerset 53.3"

73 Middlesborough 53.8"

74 Leitchfield 53.9"

75 Russellville 53.9"

76 Franklin 54.3"

77 Elizabethtown 54.4"

78 Radcliff 54.4"

79 Vine Grove 54.4"

80 Fort Knox 54.4"

81 Glasgow 54.9"

82 Murray 58.1"

The driest cities in Kentucky receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Lexington-Fayette urban county receives just 37.8 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. Lexington-Fayette urban county gets just 37.8" 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.

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