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 Marlton 42.8"
5 Ramblewood 42.8"
6 Springdale 42.8"
7 Fort Dix 42.8"
8 Greentree 42.8"
9 Browns Mills 42.8"
10 Vineland 43.4"
11 Millville 43.4"
12 Ventnor City 43.6"
13 Atlantic City 43.6"
14 Margate City 43.6"
15 Pleasantville 43.6"
16 Ocean City 43.6"
17 Brigantine 43.6"
18 Wildwood 43.8"
19 Cape May Court House 43.8"
20 Villas 43.8"
21 Pitman 44.1"
22 Camden 44.1"
23 Collingswood 44.1"
24 Audubon 44.1"
25 Beckett 44.1"
26 Woodbury 44.1"
27 Bellmawr 44.1"
28 Gloucester City 44.1"
29 Paulsboro 44.1"
30 Glassboro 44.1"
31 Brookdale 44.9"
32 Woodland Park 44.9"
33 Caldwell 44.9"
34 Haledon 44.9"
35 Whippany 44.9"
36 Prospect Park 44.9"
37 North Haledon 44.9"
38 Towaco 44.9"
39 Upper Montclair 44.9"
40 Butler 44.9"
41 Preakness 44.9"
42 Hawthorne 44.9"
43 Pine Brook 44.9"
44 Morristown 44.9"
45 Parsippany 44.9"
46 Morris Plains 44.9"
47 Paterson 44.9"
48 Franklin Lakes 44.9"
49 North Caldwell 44.9"
50 Totowa 44.9"
51 Lincoln Park 44.9"
52 Lake Hiawatha 44.9"
53 Roseland 44.9"
54 Glen Ridge 44.9"
55 Troy Hills 44.9"
56 Packanack Lake 44.9"
57 Pompton Plains 44.9"
58 Palmyra 45.0"
59 Burlington 45.0"
60 Salem 45.3"
61 Pennsville 45.3"
62 Carneys Point 45.3"
63 The Hills 45.5"
64 Bridgewater Center 45.5"
65 Somerville 45.5"
66 Bradley Gardens 45.5"
67 Raritan 45.5"
68 Lyons 45.5"
69 Neshanic Station 45.5"
70 Green Knoll 45.5"
71 Martinsville 45.5"
72 Hillsborough 45.5"
73 Basking Ridge 45.5"
74 Bernardsville 45.5"
75 Hamilton Square 45.6"
76 Princeton 45.6"
77 Yardville 45.6"
78 Trenton 45.6"
79 Mercerville 45.6"
80 Florence 45.6"
81 White Horse 45.6"
82 Smithville 46.0"
83 McKee City 46.0"
84 Bargaintown 46.0"
85 Pomona 46.0"
86 Linwood 46.0"
87 Northfield 46.0"
88 Somers Point 46.0"
89 Absecon 46.0"
90 Wood-Ridge 46.3"
91 East Rutherford 46.3"
92 Maywood 46.3"
93 Ridgefield 46.3"
94 Glen Rock 46.3"
95 River Edge 46.3"
96 Wallington 46.3"
97 Hasbrouck Heights 46.3"
98 Cresskill 46.3"
99 Leonia 46.3"
100 Little Ferry 46.3"

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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