Driest Cities in Michigan

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Michigan

1 Iron Mountain 20.8"

2 Kingsford 20.8"

3 Escanaba 28.8"

4 Traverse City 29.1"

5 Walled Lake 29.2"

6 Hamtramck 29.9"

7 Ferndale 29.9"

8 Hazel Park 29.9"

9 Highland Park 29.9"

10 Center Line 29.9"

11 Gladstone 30.1"

12 Marquette 30.2"

13 Ishpeming 30.3"

14 Battle Creek 31.5"

15 Marshall 31.5"

16 Springfield 31.5"

17 Lapeer 31.9"

18 Alpena 31.9"

19 Swartz Creek 32.0"

20 Freeland 32.1"

21 Jackson 32.2"

22 Albion 32.2"

23 Grand Blanc 32.2"

24 Houghton Lake 32.4"

25 Beecher 32.9"

26 Flushing 32.9"

27 Southfield 33.0"

28 Novi 33.0"

29 Berkley 33.0"

30 Farmington 33.0"

31 Plymouth 33.0"

32 Northville 33.0"

33 Menominee 33.1"

34 Bay City 33.1"

35 Howell 33.1"

36 Kalamazoo 33.2"

37 Portage 33.2"

38 Westwood 33.2"

39 Eastwood 33.2"

40 Comstock Northwest 33.2"

41 Holt 33.3"

42 Waverly 33.3"

43 Grand Ledge 33.3"

44 Midland 33.4"

45 Owosso 33.6"

46 Petoskey 33.7"

47 Rochester Hills 33.9"

48 Pontiac 33.9"

49 Royal Oak 33.9"

50 Madison Heights 33.9"

51 Auburn Hills 33.9"

52 Birmingham 33.9"

53 Rochester 33.9"

54 Clawson 33.9"

55 Beverly Hills 33.9"

56 Utica 33.9"

57 Saginaw 34.0"

58 Bridgeport 34.0"

59 Buena Vista 34.0"

60 St. Johns 34.0"

61 Wixom 34.1"

62 Brighton 34.1"

63 Milford 34.1"

64 Taylor 34.3"

65 East Lansing 34.3"

66 Southgate 34.3"

67 Inkster 34.3"

68 Okemos 34.3"

69 Romulus 34.3"

70 Haslett 34.3"

71 Trenton 34.3"

72 Wayne 34.3"

73 Woodhaven 34.3"

74 Riverview 34.3"

75 Saline 34.3"

76 Mason 34.3"

77 Sault Ste. Marie 34.5"

78 South Lyon 34.5"

79 Whitmore Lake 34.5"

80 Shields 34.5"

81 Fenton 34.5"

82 Lake Fenton 34.5"

83 Holly 34.5"

84 Burton 34.5"

85 Davison 34.5"

86 Alma 34.5"

87 St. Louis 34.5"

88 Chelsea 34.7"

89 Holland 34.8"

90 Zeeland 34.8"

91 Temperance 34.8"

92 Dundee 34.8"

93 Port Huron 34.9"

94 Marysville 34.9"

95 St. Clair 34.9"

96 Oak Park 34.9"

97 River Rouge 34.9"

98 Huntington Woods 34.9"

99 Flat Rock 35.0"

100 Roseville 35.0"

The driest cities in Michigan receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Iron Mountain receives just 20.8 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. Iron Mountain gets just 20.8" 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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