Driest Cities in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Maryland

1 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 35.6"

2 Germantown 37.6"

3 Cumberland 39.2"

4 Bel Air 39.2"

5 Cresaptown 39.2"

6 Frederick 39.9"

7 Bryans Road 41.0"

8 Gaithersburg 41.3"

9 Rockville 41.3"

10 Aspen Hill 41.3"

11 Wheaton 41.3"

12 North Bethesda 41.3"

13 Potomac 41.3"

14 Olney 41.3"

15 North Potomac 41.3"

16 Redland 41.3"

17 Glenmont 41.3"

18 Kemp Mill 41.3"

19 Colesville 41.3"

20 Flower Hill 41.3"

21 Travilah 41.3"

22 North Kensington 41.3"

23 Leisure World 41.3"

24 South Kensington 41.3"

25 Four Corners 41.3"

26 Darnestown 41.3"

27 Forest Glen 41.3"

28 Layhill 41.3"

29 Fort Washington 41.8"

30 Bensville 41.8"

31 Accokeek 41.8"

32 Ocean Pines 42.6"

33 Ocean City 42.6"

34 Berlin 42.6"

35 West Ocean City 42.6"

36 Waldorf 42.8"

37 Brunswick 43.5"

38 Middletown 43.5"

39 Ballenger Creek 43.5"

40 Linganore 43.5"

41 Walkersville 43.5"

42 Spring Ridge 43.5"

43 Columbia 43.5"

44 Hagerstown 43.6"

45 Halfway 43.6"

46 Robinwood 43.6"

47 Catonsville 43.7"

48 Arbutus 43.7"

49 Rosedale 43.7"

50 Brooklyn Park 43.7"

51 Lansdowne 43.7"

52 Baltimore Highlands 43.7"

53 Annapolis Neck 44.0"

54 Beltsville 44.0"

55 Calverton 44.0"

56 White Oak 44.0"

57 Westminster 44.1"

58 Silver Spring 44.4"

59 Glen Burnie 45.0"

60 Severn 45.0"

61 Odenton 45.0"

62 Severna Park 45.0"

63 Pasadena 45.0"

64 Crofton 45.0"

65 Ilchester 45.0"

66 Elkridge 45.0"

67 Arnold 45.0"

68 Ferndale 45.0"

69 Riviera Beach 45.0"

70 Linthicum 45.0"

71 Fort Meade 45.0"

72 Jessup 45.0"

73 Kettering 45.0"

74 Brock Hall 45.0"

75 Rosaryville 45.0"

76 Westphalia 45.0"

77 Largo 45.0"

78 Forestville 45.0"

79 Marlton 45.0"

80 Marlboro Village 45.0"

81 Chesapeake Beach 45.0"

82 Deale 45.0"

83 Frostburg 45.2"

84 Lexington Park 45.3"

85 Chillum 45.6"

86 College Park 45.6"

87 Suitland 45.6"

88 Landover 45.6"

89 Langley Park 45.6"

90 Hyattsville 45.6"

91 East Riverdale 45.6"

92 Adelphi 45.6"

93 Summerfield 45.6"

94 Walker Mill 45.6"

95 Bladensburg 45.6"

96 Coral Hills 45.6"

97 Mount Rainier 45.6"

98 Riverdale Park 45.6"

99 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) 45.6"

100 Cheverly 45.6"

The driest cities in Maryland receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Fountainhead-Orchard Hills receives just 35.6 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. Fountainhead-Orchard Hills gets just 35.6" 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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