Driest Cities in Massachusetts

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans
Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Civic & Politics
Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  United States  ·  Massachusetts

Driest Cities - Massachusetts

1 Lawrence 40.9"
2 Haverhill 40.9"
3 Methuen Town 40.9"
4 Nantucket 40.9"
5 Andover 40.9"
6 East Falmouth 42.1"
7 Athol 42.2"
8 North Adams 42.3"
9 Adams 42.3"
10 Waltham 42.6"
11 Arlington 42.6"
12 Woburn 42.6"
13 Lexington 42.6"
14 Belmont 42.6"
15 Burlington 42.6"
16 Winchester 42.6"
17 Pinehurst 42.6"
18 West Concord 42.6"
19 Leominster 43.4"
20 Fitchburg 43.4"
21 Clinton 43.4"
22 Boston 43.6"
23 Cambridge 43.6"
24 Somerville 43.6"
25 Malden 43.6"
26 Revere 43.6"
27 Medford 43.6"
28 Everett 43.6"
29 Chelsea 43.6"
30 Watertown Town 43.6"
31 Melrose 43.6"
32 Saugus 43.6"
33 Winthrop Town 43.6"
34 Hull 43.6"
35 Needham 43.9"
36 Norwood 43.9"
37 Dedham 43.9"
38 Foxborough 43.9"
39 Medfield 43.9"
40 Sharon 43.9"
41 Walpole 43.9"
42 Pittsfield 44.2"
43 Barnstable Town 44.7"
44 South Yarmouth 44.7"
45 West Yarmouth 44.7"
46 Yarmouth Port 44.7"
47 Lynn 44.9"
48 Peabody 44.9"
49 Salem 44.9"
50 Beverly 44.9"
51 Gloucester 44.9"
52 Danvers 44.9"
53 Lynnfield 44.9"
54 Springfield 45.2"
55 Chicopee 45.2"
56 Westfield 45.2"
57 Holyoke 45.2"
58 Northampton 45.2"
59 West Springfield Town 45.2"
60 Agawam Town 45.2"
61 Easthampton Town 45.2"
62 East Harwich 45.2"
63 New Bedford 45.9"
64 Fall River 45.9"
65 Somerset 45.9"
66 Bliss Corner 45.9"
67 Amherst Town 46.6"
68 Longmeadow 47.1"
69 Framingham 47.3"
70 Wellesley 47.3"
71 Cochituate 47.3"
72 Taunton 47.6"
73 Middleborough Center 47.6"
74 Marblehead 48.0"
75 Swampscott 48.0"
76 Plymouth 48.0"
77 Kingston 48.0"
78 Worcester 48.3"
79 Northborough 48.3"
80 Spencer 48.3"
81 Lowell 48.5"
82 Palmer Town 48.6"
83 Ware 48.6"
84 Whitinsville 48.8"
85 Milford 48.9"
86 Webster 48.9"
87 Oxford 48.9"
88 Gardner 49.3"
89 Brookline 49.4"
90 Greenfield 49.4"
91 Marlborough 49.7"
92 Hudson 49.7"
93 Maynard 49.7"
94 Newburyport 49.8"
95 Amesbury Town 49.8"
96 Salisbury 49.8"
97 Wakefield 50.0"
98 Reading 50.0"
99 Wilmington 50.0"
100 Stoneham 50.0"

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

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 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