Driest Cities in Ohio

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Ohio

1 Northwood 32.4"

2 Oregon 32.4"

3 South Euclid 33.3"

4 Euclid 33.3"

5 Richmond Heights 33.3"

6 Cleveland Heights 33.3"

7 East Cleveland 33.3"

8 Port Clinton 34.0"

9 Sandusky 34.0"

10 Huron 34.0"

11 Clyde 34.0"

12 Sylvania 35.0"

13 Waterville 35.0"

14 Perrysburg 35.0"

15 Maumee 35.0"

16 Rossford 35.0"

17 Wauseon 35.0"

18 Bowling Green 35.2"

19 Worthington 35.8"

20 Dublin 35.8"

21 Powell 35.8"

22 Hilliard 35.8"

23 Lorain 36.7"

24 Vermilion 36.7"

25 Amherst 36.7"

26 Canal Fulton 36.9"

27 Orrville 36.9"

28 New Franklin 36.9"

29 Rittman 36.9"

30 Massillon 36.9"

31 Toledo 37.0"

32 Ashtabula 37.1"

33 Geneva 37.1"

34 Conneaut 37.1"

35 Napoleon 37.3"

36 Bryan 37.4"

37 Kenton 37.6"

38 Findlay 37.7"

39 Defiance 37.7"

40 Fremont 38.2"

41 Dayton 38.5"

42 Bucyrus 38.5"

43 Tiffin 38.7"

44 Fostoria 38.7"

45 Heath 38.8"

46 Marion 39.4"

47 Celina 39.8"

48 Oberlin 40.0"

49 Bellevue 40.1"

50 Willard 40.1"

51 Norwalk 40.1"

52 Upper Sandusky 40.2"

53 Lancaster 40.2"

54 Springfield 40.3"

55 Northridge 40.3"

56 Greenville 40.3"

57 Van Wert 40.4"

58 Akron 40.4"

59 North Madison 40.5"

60 Mentor-on-the-Lake 40.5"

61 Painesville 40.5"

62 Mentor 40.5"

63 Marysville 40.5"

64 Delaware 40.5"

65 Norton 40.6"

66 Medina 40.6"

67 Portage Lakes 40.6"

68 Barberton 40.6"

69 Cuyahoga Falls 40.6"

70 Wadsworth 40.6"

71 Fairlawn 40.6"

72 Montrose-Ghent 40.6"

73 Troy 40.7"

74 Piqua 40.7"

75 Washington Court House 40.8"

76 Grandview Heights 40.8"

77 Lincoln Village 40.8"

78 London 40.8"

79 Grove City 40.8"

80 Canfield 40.8"

81 Austintown 40.8"

82 Warren 40.8"

83 Niles 40.8"

84 Cincinnati 40.9"

85 Circleville 40.9"

86 Bellbrook 41.0"

87 Miamisburg 41.0"

88 Centerville 41.0"

89 Springboro 41.0"

90 West Carrollton 41.0"

91 Brooklyn 41.0"

92 Seven Hills 41.0"

93 Bedford 41.0"

94 Olmsted Falls 41.0"

95 Bedford Heights 41.0"

96 Bay Village 41.0"

97 Middleburg Heights 41.0"

98 Macedonia 41.0"

99 Beachwood 41.0"

100 Brecksville 41.0"

The driest cities in Ohio receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Northwood receives just 32.4 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. Northwood gets just 32.4" 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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