Driest Cities in South Holland

Top 98 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — South Holland

1 Goedereede 29.5"

2 Ouddorp 29.5"

3 Middelharnis 31.0"

4 Hellevoetsluis 31.0"

5 Hoek van Holland 31.9"

6 's-Gravenzande 32.3"

7 Naaldwijk 32.8"

8 De Lier 32.8"

9 Rozenburg 32.8"

10 Honselersdijk 33.0"

11 Monster 33.0"

12 Vogelwijk 33.0"

13 Poeldijk 33.0"

14 Strijen 44.1"

15 Schiebroek 47.1"

16 Bleiswijk 47.1"

17 Carnisse 47.1"

18 Rotterdam 47.1"

19 Pendrecht 47.1"

20 Merenwijk 47.1"

21 Lombardijen 47.1"

22 Sassenheim 47.1"

23 Zuidwijk 47.1"

24 Reeuwijk 47.1"

25 Bloemhof 47.1"

26 Bloemendaal 47.1"

27 Vreewijk 47.1"

28 Boskoop 47.1"

29 Bolnes 47.1"

30 Hoge Mors 47.1"

31 Groenswaard 47.1"

32 Noord-Hofland 47.1"

33 Duindorp 47.1"

34 Katwijk aan den Rijn 47.1"

35 Palenstein 47.1"

36 Driemanspolder 47.1"

37 Overschie 47.1"

38 Delfshaven 47.1"

39 Feijenoord 47.1"

40 Spangen 47.1"

41 Rijnsburg 47.1"

42 Slikkerveer 47.1"

43 s-Gravendeel 47.1"

44 Statenkwartier 47.1"

45 Nieuw-Lekkerland 47.1"

46 Ter Aar 47.1"

47 Bergschenhoek 47.1"

48 's-Gravenland 47.1"

49 Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel 47.1"

50 Capelle aan den IJssel 47.1"

51 Rhoon 47.1"

52 Krimpen aan den IJssel 47.1"

53 Ypenburg 47.1"

54 Papendrecht 47.1"

55 Maassluis 47.1"

56 Hoogvliet 47.1"

57 Voorburg 47.1"

58 Barendrecht 47.1"

59 Ridderkerk 47.1"

60 Zwijndrecht 47.1"

61 Rijswijk 47.1"

62 Groot IJsselmonde 47.1"

63 Alphen aan den Rijn 47.1"

64 Gouda 47.1"

65 Vlaardingen 47.1"

66 Spijkenisse 47.1"

67 Schiedam 47.1"

68 Delft 47.1"

69 Zoetermeer 47.1"

70 Dordrecht 47.1"

71 Leiden 47.1"

72 The Hague 47.1"

73 Leiderdorp 47.1"

74 Alblasserdam 47.1"

75 Pijnacker 47.1"

76 Benthuizen 47.1"

77 Nootdorp 47.1"

78 Katwijk aan Zee 47.1"

79 Berkel en Rodenrijs 47.1"

80 Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht 47.1"

81 Oegstgeest 47.1"

82 Voorschoten 47.1"

83 Scheveningen 47.1"

84 Oud-Beijerland 47.1"

85 Noordwijk-Binnen 47.1"

86 Ommoord 47.1"

87 Waddinxveen 47.1"

88 Wassenaar 47.1"

89 Schoonhoven 48.3"

90 Sliedrecht 48.3"

91 Gorinchem 48.3"

92 Bodegraven 48.3"

93 Neder-Hardinxveld 48.3"

94 Giessendam 48.3"

95 Liesveld 48.3"

96 Noordwijkerhout 50.9"

97 Lisse 50.9"

98 Hillegom 50.9"

The driest cities in South Holland receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Goedereede receives just 29.5 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. Goedereede gets just 29.5" 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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