Driest Cities in Yangon

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Yangon

1 Taikkyi 96.5"

2 Kyauktan 106.7"

3 Shwe Pyauk 106.7"

4 Mee Pya 106.7"

5 Nyaung Waing 107.5"

6 Kanbe 110.2"

7 Twante 110.2"

8 Kungyangon 110.2"

9 Tha Pyay Kone 110.2"

10 Ta Dar Chaung 110.2"

11 Hpa Yar Gyi Su 110.2"

12 Hpa Yar Gyi 110.2"

13 Nat Sin Kone 110.2"

14 Kyaik Tha Le 110.2"

15 Kan Beit 110.2"

16 Pyawbwe Gyi 110.2"

17 Zi Byu Gon 110.2"

18 Ka Lok 110.2"

19 Pya Tha Taik 110.2"

20 Inn Taing 111.4"

21 Za Yat Kwin 111.4"

22 War Net Kone 111.4"

23 Ye Mun 111.4"

24 Yangon 111.8"

25 Hlaingthaya 111.8"

26 Insein 111.8"

27 Mingaladon 111.8"

28 Mingala Tangnyunt 111.8"

29 Kyimyindine 111.8"

30 Set Ka Lay 111.8"

31 San Chaung 111.8"

32 Sangyoung 111.8"

33 Thanhlyin 111.8"

34 Thanlyin 111.8"

35 Nyaung 111.8"

36 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 111.8"

37 Oke Kan 111.8"

38 Ahlone 111.8"

39 Pazundaung 111.8"

40 Shwenatha 111.8"

41 Hlegu 111.8"

42 Botataung 111.8"

43 Ywar Ma West 111.8"

44 Pauk Kone 111.8"

45 Shwe Lin Ban 111.8"

46 Pyan Lel Nay Yar Cha Htar Ye 111.8"

47 Zee Kone 111.8"

48 Pawgan 111.8"

49 Min Ga Lar Don Zay 111.8"

50 Ah Lel 111.8"

51 Sinngu 111.8"

52 Da Nyin Kone 111.8"

53 Kone Ta La Paung 111.8"

54 Saw Bwar Gyi Kone 111.8"

55 Taung Thu Kone 111.8"

56 Myenigon 111.8"

57 Aung San 111.8"

58 Myo Thit Ka 111.8"

59 Okpo 111.8"

60 Ywar Ma East 111.8"

61 Kyo Kone East 111.8"

62 Shan Chaung 111.8"

63 Kan Nar Middle 111.8"

64 Setsan 111.8"

65 Kalagyisu 111.8"

66 Hlaw Kar 111.8"

67 Nwe Khway 111.8"

68 Pyin Ma Pin 111.8"

69 Seikgyi 111.8"

70 Sar Bu Taung 111.8"

71 Kasin 111.8"

72 Ah Twin Pa Dan 111.8"

73 Nant Thar Kone 111.8"

74 Kyo Kone West 111.8"

75 Chit Tee Kone 111.8"

76 Taukkyan 111.8"

77 Kyar Inn West 111.8"

78 Htantabin 111.8"

79 Ywar Ma Middle 111.8"

80 Ah Pyin Pa Dan 111.8"

81 Pyi Taw Thar 111.8"

82 Kyan Khin Su 111.8"

83 Kanaungto 111.8"

84 San Gyi Wa 111.8"

85 Kan Nar West 111.8"

86 Kyun Ka Lay 111.8"

87 Ward 1 111.8"

88 Zay Kone East 111.8"

89 Htauk Kyant Toe Cheit 111.8"

90 Hledan 111.8"

91 Ye Su 111.8"

92 Ananbin 111.8"

93 Peinnegon 111.8"

94 Ward 5 111.8"

95 Myo Thit Ga 111.8"

96 Tha Wun Taw 111.8"

97 Kyaung Kone 111.8"

98 Taw Taik 111.8"

99 Htein Hnit Pin 111.8"

100 Haing Ku 114.7"

The driest cities in Yangon receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Taikkyi receives just 96.5 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. Taikkyi gets just 96.5" 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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