Driest Cities in New Jersey

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — New Jersey

1 Beach Haven West 41.0"

2 Ocean Acres 41.0"

3 Mystic Island 41.0"

4 Beckett 41.7"

5 Carneys Point 41.7"

6 Browns Mills 42.8"

7 Millville 43.4"

8 Absecon 43.6"

9 Ventnor City 43.6"

10 Atlantic City 43.6"

11 Smithville 43.6"

12 Brigantine 43.6"

13 Wildwood 43.8"

14 Woodbury 44.1"

15 Paulsboro 44.1"

16 Bellmawr 44.1"

17 Pompton Plains 44.9"

18 Lincoln Park 44.9"

19 North Caldwell 44.9"

20 Palmyra 45.0"

21 Pennsville 45.3"

22 Ledgewood 45.5"

23 White Meadow Lake 45.5"

24 Flanders 45.5"

25 Bernardsville 45.5"

26 Succasunna 45.5"

27 Mount Arlington 45.5"

28 Budd Lake 45.5"

29 Hackettstown 45.5"

30 Lake Hopatcong 45.5"

31 Dover 45.5"

32 Rockaway 45.5"

33 Hopatcong 45.5"

34 Wharton 45.5"

35 Florence 45.9"

36 Fort Dix 45.9"

37 Burlington 45.9"

38 Pomona 46.0"

39 Mays Landing 46.0"

40 McKee City 46.0"

41 Oradell 46.3"

42 Passaic 46.3"

43 Union City 46.3"

44 Bogota 46.3"

45 West New York 46.3"

46 Hackensack 46.3"

47 Fair Lawn 46.3"

48 Garfield 46.3"

49 Paramus 46.3"

50 Lodi 46.3"

51 Maywood 46.3"

52 Wood-Ridge 46.3"

53 Secaucus 46.3"

54 Elmwood Park 46.3"

55 East Rutherford 46.3"

56 Rutherford 46.3"

57 New Milford 46.3"

58 Carlstadt 46.3"

59 Little Ferry 46.3"

60 Westwood 46.3"

61 Ridgefield 46.3"

62 Guttenberg 46.3"

63 Wallington 46.3"

64 River Edge 46.3"

65 Hasbrouck Heights 46.3"

66 Emerson 46.3"

67 Ridgefield Park 46.3"

68 Bayonne 46.6"

69 Linden 46.6"

70 Carteret 46.6"

71 Salem 46.6"

72 Raritan 46.7"

73 Neshanic Station 46.7"

74 Lyons 46.7"

75 Basking Ridge 46.7"

76 Franklin Center 46.7"

77 Somerset 46.7"

78 Finderne 46.7"

79 Hillsborough 46.7"

80 Bridgewater Center 46.7"

81 The Hills 46.7"

82 Manville 46.7"

83 Green Knoll 46.7"

84 Martinsville 46.7"

85 Bound Brook 46.7"

86 Bradley Gardens 46.7"

87 Somerville 46.7"

88 White Horse 47.4"

89 Mercerville 47.4"

90 Dayton 47.5"

91 Monmouth Junction 47.5"

92 Kendall Park 47.5"

93 Hamilton Square 47.5"

94 Princeton Meadows 47.5"

95 Princeton 47.5"

96 Franklin Park 47.5"

97 Heathcote 47.5"

98 Yardville 47.5"

99 Hightstown 47.5"

100 Hammonton 47.5"

The driest cities in New Jersey receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Beach Haven West receives just 41.0 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. Beach Haven West gets just 41.0" 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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