Driest Cities in Oklahoma

Top 76 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities - Oklahoma

1 Guymon 17.8"
2 Woodward 25.6"
3 Sayre 26.1"
4 Lawton 27.5"
5 Altus 27.6"
6 Elk City 29.5"
7 Weatherford 30.1"
8 Alva 30.3"
9 Guthrie 30.5"
10 The Village 30.7"
11 Warr Acres 30.7"
12 Yukon 30.7"
13 Bethany 30.7"
14 Clinton 31.0"
15 Anadarko 31.8"
16 Enid 33.3"
17 Ponca City 33.6"
18 El Reno 34.5"
19 Piedmont 34.8"
20 Edmond 34.9"
21 Stillwater 36.0"
22 Blanchard 36.3"
23 Mustang 36.4"
24 Oklahoma City 36.4"
25 Tuttle 36.4"
26 Newcastle 36.4"
27 Moore 36.4"
28 Del City 36.4"
29 Midwest City 36.4"
30 Chickasha 36.6"
31 Choctaw 36.6"
32 Tecumseh 36.7"
33 Duncan 37.1"
34 Noble 37.6"
35 Purcell 37.6"
36 Norman 37.6"
37 Ardmore 38.0"
38 Cushing 38.0"
39 Lone Grove 38.0"
40 Pauls Valley 38.4"
41 Blackwell 38.8"
42 Harrah 39.0"
43 Bartlesville 40.2"
44 Shawnee 40.3"
45 Collinsville 41.0"
46 Owasso 41.0"
47 Catoosa 41.0"
48 Tulsa 41.0"
49 Skiatook 41.0"
50 Holdenville 41.3"
51 Ada 41.5"
52 Glenpool 42.1"
53 Sand Springs 42.1"
54 Broken Arrow 42.1"
55 Jenks 42.1"
56 Sapulpa 42.1"
57 Bixby 42.1"
58 McAlester 42.6"
59 Wagoner 43.1"
60 Seminole 43.2"
61 Muskogee 43.2"
62 Vinita 43.9"
63 Durant 44.3"
64 Pryor Creek 44.7"
65 Coweta 44.8"
66 Verdigris 45.9"
67 Claremore 45.9"
68 Miami 46.0"
69 Okmulgee 47.3"
70 Henryetta 47.3"
71 Sallisaw 47.4"
72 Hugo 47.9"
73 Poteau 49.1"
74 Grove 49.5"
75 Tahlequah 51.0"
76 Idabel 54.5"

The driest cities in Oklahoma receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Guymon receives just 17.8 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. Guymon gets just 17.8" 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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