Driest Cities in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Maryland Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Driest Cities - Maryland

1 Hagerstown 35.6"
2 Halfway 35.6"
3 Robinwood 35.6"
4 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 35.6"
5 Cumberland 39.2"
6 Cresaptown 39.2"
7 La Plata 41.0"
8 Bryans Road 41.0"
9 Gaithersburg 41.3"
10 Rockville 41.3"
11 Aspen Hill 41.3"
12 Wheaton 41.3"
13 North Bethesda 41.3"
14 Olney 41.3"
15 Redland 41.3"
16 Glenmont 41.3"
17 Flower Hill 41.3"
18 North Kensington 41.3"
19 Leisure World 41.3"
20 Layhill 41.3"
21 Clinton 41.8"
22 Chillum 41.8"
23 Fort Washington 41.8"
24 Suitland 41.8"
25 Landover 41.8"
26 Camp Springs 41.8"
27 Oxon Hill 41.8"
28 Glassmanor 41.8"
29 Takoma Park 41.8"
30 Hillcrest Heights 41.8"
31 Summerfield 41.8"
32 Bensville 41.8"
33 Accokeek 41.8"
34 Friendly 41.8"
35 Brandywine 41.8"
36 Forestville 41.8"
37 Walker Mill 41.8"
38 Coral Hills 41.8"
39 Temple Hills 41.8"
40 Glenarden 41.8"
41 Marlow Heights 41.8"
42 District Heights 41.8"
43 Peppermill Village 41.8"
44 Silver Hill 41.8"
45 Ocean Pines 42.6"
46 Ocean City 42.6"
47 Berlin 42.6"
48 West Ocean City 42.6"
49 Poolesville 43.2"
50 Frederick 43.5"
51 Ballenger Creek 43.5"
52 Linganore 43.5"
53 Brunswick 43.5"
54 Walkersville 43.5"
55 Spring Ridge 43.5"
56 Middletown 43.5"
57 Baltimore 43.7"
58 Dundalk 43.7"
59 Towson 43.7"
60 Catonsville 43.7"
61 Essex 43.7"
62 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) 43.7"
63 Randallstown 43.7"
64 Owings Mills 43.7"
65 Pikesville 43.7"
66 Milford Mill 43.7"
67 Middle River 43.7"
68 Parkville 43.7"
69 Perry Hall 43.7"
70 Carney 43.7"
71 Reisterstown 43.7"
72 Lochearn 43.7"
73 Cockeysville 43.7"
74 Arbutus 43.7"
75 Rosedale 43.7"
76 Brooklyn Park 43.7"
77 Mays Chapel 43.7"
78 Rossville 43.7"
79 Overlea 43.7"
80 Honeygo 43.7"
81 Timonium 43.7"
82 White Marsh 43.7"
83 Garrison 43.7"
84 Lansdowne 43.7"
85 Edgemere 43.7"
86 Baltimore Highlands 43.7"
87 Bowleys Quarters 43.7"
88 Lutherville 43.7"
89 Hampton 43.7"
90 Silver Spring 44.0"
91 Annapolis 44.0"
92 College Park 44.0"
93 Greenbelt 44.0"
94 Arnold 44.0"
95 Langley Park 44.0"
96 Beltsville 44.0"
97 Seabrook 44.0"
98 Lake Shore 44.0"
99 Parole 44.0"
100 Calverton 44.0"

The driest cities in Maryland receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Hagerstown 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. Hagerstown 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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