Driest Cities in Massachusetts

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Massachusetts

1 Nantucket 40.9"

2 North Adams 42.3"

3 Adams 42.3"

4 Waltham 42.6"

5 Arlington 42.6"

6 Lexington 42.6"

7 Leominster 43.4"

8 Malden 43.6"

9 Medford 43.6"

10 Everett 43.6"

11 Chelsea 43.6"

12 Melrose 43.6"

13 Saugus 43.6"

14 Stoneham 43.6"

15 Norwood 43.9"

16 Dedham 43.9"

17 Pittsfield 44.2"

18 South Yarmouth 44.7"

19 West Yarmouth 44.7"

20 Yarmouth Port 44.7"

21 Peabody 44.9"

22 Danvers 44.9"

23 Amesbury Town 44.9"

24 Chicopee 45.2"

25 Westfield 45.2"

26 Holyoke 45.2"

27 West Springfield Town 45.2"

28 Agawam Town 45.2"

29 Easthampton Town 45.2"

30 Longmeadow 45.2"

31 Barnstable Town 45.7"

32 East Harwich 46.3"

33 Amherst Town 46.6"

34 Northampton 46.6"

35 Framingham 47.3"

36 Needham 47.3"

37 Wellesley 47.3"

38 Cochituate 47.3"

39 Athol 47.5"

40 Palmer Town 47.5"

41 Ware 47.5"

42 Beverly 48.0"

43 Gloucester 48.0"

44 Newburyport 48.0"

45 Salisbury 48.0"

46 Lynnfield 48.1"

47 Marlborough 48.3"

48 Milford 48.3"

49 Hudson 48.3"

50 Clinton 48.3"

51 Northborough 48.3"

52 Spencer 48.3"

53 Taunton 48.8"

54 Webster 48.9"

55 Whitinsville 48.9"

56 Oxford 48.9"

57 Woburn 48.9"

58 Winchester 48.9"

59 Methuen Town 49.3"

60 Andover 49.3"

61 Gardner 49.3"

62 Brookline 49.4"

63 Watertown Town 49.4"

64 Belmont 49.4"

65 Somerset 49.4"

66 Greenfield 49.4"

67 Haverhill 49.6"

68 Mansfield Center 49.6"

69 Foxborough 49.6"

70 Medfield 49.6"

71 Sharon 49.6"

72 Walpole 49.6"

73 Fitchburg 49.6"

74 Maynard 49.7"

75 West Concord 49.7"

76 Wakefield 50.0"

77 Burlington 50.0"

78 Reading 50.0"

79 Wilmington 50.0"

80 Pinehurst 50.0"

81 Franklin Town 50.4"

82 Bridgewater Town 51.0"

83 North Attleborough Town 51.9"

84 Southbridge Town 51.9"

85 Bliss Corner 52.2"

86 Revere 52.3"

87 Weymouth Town 52.3"

88 Salem 52.3"

89 Marblehead 52.3"

90 Winthrop Town 52.3"

91 Abington 52.3"

92 Swampscott 52.3"

93 Holbrook 52.3"

94 Hull 52.3"

95 North Scituate 52.3"

96 Scituate 52.3"

97 Hingham 52.3"

98 Attleboro 52.3"

99 Middleborough Center 52.4"

100 Plymouth 52.8"

The driest cities in Massachusetts receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Nantucket receives just 40.9 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. Nantucket gets just 40.9" 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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