Driest Cities in Ohio

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Ohio Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Driest Cities - Ohio

1 Northwood 32.4"
2 Toledo 32.4"
3 Rossford 32.4"
4 Oregon 32.4"
5 Montrose-Ghent 32.5"
6 Akron 32.5"
7 Portage Lakes 32.5"
8 Fairlawn 32.5"
9 Cuyahoga Falls 32.5"
10 Norton 32.5"
11 Tallmadge 32.5"
12 Barberton 32.5"
13 Defiance 33.0"
14 Cleveland 33.3"
15 Pepper Pike 33.3"
16 Independence 33.3"
17 Highland Heights 33.3"
18 Bainbridge 33.3"
19 Richmond Heights 33.3"
20 Bedford Heights 33.3"
21 Seven Hills 33.3"
22 Macedonia 33.3"
23 Wickliffe 33.3"
24 Bedford 33.3"
25 University Heights 33.3"
26 Warrensville Heights 33.3"
27 East Cleveland 33.3"
28 Beachwood 33.3"
29 Lyndhurst 33.3"
30 Willowick 33.3"
31 Mayfield Heights 33.3"
32 South Euclid 33.3"
33 Maple Heights 33.3"
34 Solon 33.3"
35 Shaker Heights 33.3"
36 Garfield Heights 33.3"
37 Euclid 33.3"
38 Cleveland Heights 33.3"
39 Findlay 33.8"
40 Fostoria 33.8"
41 Huron 34.0"
42 Bellevue 34.0"
43 Sandusky 34.0"
44 Port Clinton 34.0"
45 Wauseon 35.0"
46 Perrysburg 35.0"
47 Waterville 35.0"
48 Maumee 35.0"
49 Sylvania 35.0"
50 Bowling Green 35.2"
51 Lima 35.8"
52 Upper Arlington 35.8"
53 Hilliard 35.8"
54 Grandview Heights 35.8"
55 Lincoln Village 35.8"
56 Wapakoneta 35.8"
57 Dublin 35.8"
58 Fort Shawnee 35.8"
59 Powell 35.8"
60 Worthington 35.8"
61 Delaware 35.8"
62 Lorain 36.7"
63 Oberlin 36.7"
64 Sheffield Lake 36.7"
65 Vermilion 36.7"
66 Elyria 36.7"
67 Amherst 36.7"
68 Grafton 36.7"
69 Orrville 36.9"
70 Wadsworth 36.9"
71 Rittman 36.9"
72 North Madison 37.1"
73 Conneaut 37.1"
74 Geneva 37.1"
75 Ashtabula 37.1"
76 Napoleon 37.3"
77 Bryan 37.4"
78 Marion 37.5"
79 Kenton 37.6"
80 Martins Ferry 37.6"
81 St. Marys 37.7"
82 Clyde 38.2"
83 Fremont 38.2"
84 Bucyrus 38.5"
85 Zanesville 38.6"
86 Dover 38.7"
87 New Philadelphia 38.7"
88 Tiffin 38.7"
89 Heath 38.8"
90 Newark 38.8"
91 Granville 38.8"
92 Celina 39.8"
93 Norwalk 40.1"
94 Northridge 40.2"
95 Upper Sandusky 40.2"
96 Lancaster 40.3"
97 Greenville 40.3"
98 Delphos 40.4"
99 Van Wert 40.4"
100 Painesville 40.5"

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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