Driest Cities in Missouri

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Missouri

1 St. Joseph 30.9"

2 Glendale 31.9"

3 St. John 32.9"

4 Maryville 34.8"

5 Savannah 35.6"

6 Cameron 36.0"

7 Troy 37.1"

8 Chillicothe 37.3"

9 Smithville 37.6"

10 Kearney 37.7"

11 Warrenton 37.7"

12 Wright City 37.7"

13 Wentzville 37.7"

14 O'Fallon 37.8"

15 Lake St. Louis 37.8"

16 Dardenne Prairie 37.8"

17 Excelsior Springs 37.8"

18 Old Jamestown 38.2"

19 Hazelwood 38.4"

20 Bridgeton 38.4"

21 Florissant 38.4"

22 Spanish Lake 38.4"

23 Bellefontaine Neighbors 38.4"

24 Berkeley 38.4"

25 Black Jack 38.4"

26 Glasgow Village 38.4"

27 Washington 38.5"

28 Marshall 38.5"

29 St. Louis 38.6"

30 Gladstone 38.6"

31 Liberty 38.7"

32 Trenton 38.7"

33 Parkville 38.8"

34 Hannibal 38.9"

35 Richmond 39.1"

36 Festus 39.2"

37 Kirksville 39.3"

38 Blue Springs 39.6"

39 Grain Valley 39.6"

40 Independence 39.6"

41 Raytown 39.6"

42 Kansas City 39.7"

43 Union 39.7"

44 Oak Grove 39.7"

45 Columbia 39.8"

46 Jefferson City 39.8"

47 Harrisonville 39.8"

48 Mexico 39.9"

49 Grandview 39.9"

50 Fulton 40.0"

51 Belton 40.0"

52 Raymore 40.0"

53 Peculiar 40.0"

54 Pleasant Hill 40.0"

55 Sedalia 40.1"

56 Odessa 40.1"

57 Moberly 40.1"

58 Lee's Summit 40.2"

59 De Soto 40.2"

60 Greenwood 40.2"

61 Macon 40.2"

62 Boonville 40.2"

63 Warrensburg 40.3"

64 Sullivan 40.5"

65 Clinton 41.1"

66 Park Hills 41.4"

67 Bonne Terre 41.4"

68 St. Charles 42.0"

69 Lebanon 42.5"

70 Waynesville 42.6"

71 Fort Leonard Wood 42.7"

72 Marshfield 42.7"

73 St. Robert 42.7"

74 Perryville 42.8"

75 Bolivar 42.8"

76 Rolla 42.8"

77 Farmington 42.9"

78 Nevada 43.0"

79 Monett 43.1"

80 Branson 43.4"

81 Aurora 43.4"

82 Nixa 43.7"

83 Ozark 43.7"

84 Republic 43.9"

85 Battlefield 43.9"

86 Springfield 44.0"

87 Carl Junction 44.1"

88 Willard 44.1"

89 Joplin 44.2"

90 West Plains 44.5"

91 Webb City 44.7"

92 Neosho 45.0"

93 Carthage 45.2"

94 Manchester 45.5"

95 Chesterfield 45.6"

96 Wildwood 45.6"

97 Oakville 45.6"

98 University City 45.6"

99 Ballwin 45.6"

100 Kirkwood 45.6"

The driest cities in Missouri receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. St. Joseph receives just 30.9 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. St. Joseph gets just 30.9" 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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