Driest Cities in Pennsylvania

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Pennsylvania Cities

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

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All Countries · United States · Pennsylvania

Driest Cities — Pennsylvania

1 West View 38.3"

2 Franklin Park 38.3"

3 Ambridge 38.6"

4 Economy 38.6"

5 Aliquippa 38.6"

6 Swoyersville 38.7"

7 Duryea 38.7"

8 Clarks Summit 38.7"

9 Scranton 38.7"

10 Olyphant 38.7"

11 Exeter 38.7"

12 Wilkes-Barre 38.7"

13 Plymouth 38.7"

14 Moosic 38.7"

15 Dickson City 38.7"

16 Taylor 38.7"

17 Blakely 38.7"

18 Pittston 38.7"

19 Old Forge 38.7"

20 Kingston 38.7"

21 Dunmore 38.7"

22 McKees Rocks 39.6"

23 Crafton 39.6"

24 Carnegie 39.6"

25 Dormont 39.6"

26 Bellevue 39.6"

27 Castle Shannon 39.6"

28 Monaca 40.3"

29 New Brighton 40.3"

30 New Castle 40.3"

31 Ellwood City 40.3"

32 Beaver Falls 40.3"

33 Clearfield 40.3"

34 Turtle Creek 40.6"

35 Duquesne 40.6"

36 Forest Hills 40.6"

37 Swissvale 40.6"

38 Munhall 40.6"

39 Wilkinsburg 40.6"

40 Huntingdon 40.7"

41 Connellsville 40.9"

42 California 40.9"

43 Monessen 40.9"

44 Steelton 41.0"

45 New Cumberland 41.0"

46 Lower Allen 41.0"

47 Pittsburgh 41.0"

48 Sayre 41.2"

49 Franklin 41.3"

50 Johnstown 41.3"

51 Washington 41.3"

52 Bethel Park 41.3"

53 Jefferson Hills 41.3"

54 Baldwin 41.3"

55 West Mifflin 41.3"

56 Pleasant Hills 41.3"

57 Brentwood 41.3"

58 Canonsburg 41.3"

59 Whitehall 41.3"

60 Meadville 41.4"

61 Bellefonte 41.5"

62 State College 41.5"

63 Park Forest Village 41.5"

64 Chester 41.7"

65 Media 41.7"

66 Brookhaven 41.7"

67 Woodlyn 41.7"

68 Village Green-Green Ridge 41.7"

69 Boothwyn 41.7"

70 South Williamsport 41.7"

71 Williamsport 41.7"

72 Lock Haven 41.7"

73 Carnot-Moon 41.8"

74 Coraopolis 41.8"

75 Hollidaysburg 41.8"

76 Altoona 42.0"

77 Tyrone 42.0"

78 Ephrata 42.1"

79 Lititz 42.1"

80 Hanover 42.1"

81 Weigelstown 42.1"

82 Lewistown 42.1"

83 Natrona Heights 42.2"

84 New Kensington 42.2"

85 Lower Burrell 42.2"

86 Clairton 42.4"

87 White Oak 42.4"

88 McKeesport 42.4"

89 DuBois 42.4"

90 Treasure Lake 42.4"

91 Shippensburg 42.5"

92 Selinsgrove 43.1"

93 Butler 43.2"

94 Homeacre-Lyndora 43.2"

95 Shanor-Northvue 43.2"

96 Milton 43.5"

97 Northwest Harborcreek 43.5"

98 Chambersburg 43.5"

99 Monroeville 43.6"

100 Jeannette 43.6"

The driest cities in Pennsylvania receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. West View receives just 38.3 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. West View gets just 38.3" 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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