Driest Cities in Poland

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Poland

1 Wyszków 78 18.7"

2 Maków Mazowiecki 78 18.8"

3 Tłuszcz 78 18.9"

4 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki 78 18.9"

5 Ostrołęka 78 19.1"

6 Kostrzyn nad Odrą 76 19.1"

7 Łochów 78 19.2"

8 Sulejówek 78 19.4"

9 Puławy 75 19.5"

10 Przasnysz 78 19.5"

11 Ostrów Mazowiecka 78 19.5"

12 Ryki 75 19.6"

13 Dęblin 75 19.6"

14 Pisz 85 19.7"

15 Bełżyce 75 19.7"

16 Lubartów 75 19.7"

17 Puszczykowo 86 19.8"

18 Mosina 86 19.8"

19 Otwock 78 19.8"

20 Poniatowa 75 19.8"

21 Lublin 75 19.8"

22 Kórnik 86 19.8"

23 Błonie 78 19.8"

24 Śrem 86 19.8"

25 Słupca 86 19.8"

26 Środa Wielkopolska 86 19.9"

27 Małkinia Górna 78 19.9"

28 Mińsk Mazowiecki 78 19.9"

29 Strzałkowo 86 19.9"

30 Sochaczew 78 19.9"

31 Poznań 86 20.0"

32 Czerwonak 86 20.0"

33 Kolno 81 20.0"

34 Stęszew 86 20.0"

35 Luboń 86 20.0"

36 Słubice 76 20.0"

37 Kozienice 78 20.0"

38 Płońsk 78 20.0"

39 Gryfino 87 20.0"

40 Swarzędz 86 20.0"

41 Czempiń 86 20.0"

42 Komorniki 86 20.0"

43 Września 86 20.0"

44 Plewiska 86 20.0"

45 Kostrzyn 86 20.1"

46 Pobiedziska 86 20.1"

47 Konin 86 20.1"

48 Garwolin 78 20.1"

49 Dębno 87 20.1"

50 Świdnik 75 20.1"

51 Kętrzyn 85 20.2"

52 Gierłoż 85 20.2"

53 Oborniki 86 20.2"

54 Łowicz 74 20.2"

55 Chojna 87 20.2"

56 Radzyń Podlaski 75 20.2"

57 Murowana Goślina 86 20.2"

58 Ludwin 75 20.2"

59 Opole Lubelskie 75 20.2"

60 Łomża 81 20.2"

61 Ciechanów 78 20.2"

62 Witkowo 86 20.2"

63 Kościan 86 20.3"

64 Kalisz 86 20.3"

65 Śmigiel 86 20.3"

66 Żyrardów 78 20.3"

67 Parczew 75 20.3"

68 Węgrów 78 20.3"

69 Bychawa 75 20.3"

70 Wągrowiec 86 20.3"

71 Rogoźno 86 20.3"

72 Piotrków Kujawski 73 20.4"

73 Łęczna 75 20.4"

74 Pleszew 86 20.4"

75 Strzelno 73 20.4"

76 Orzysz 85 20.4"

77 Gniezno 86 20.4"

78 Mrągowo 85 20.4"

79 Radziejów 73 20.4"

80 Gostyń 86 20.4"

81 Buk 86 20.4"

82 Janowiec Wielkopolski 73 20.4"

83 Mogilno 73 20.4"

84 Koło 86 20.4"

85 Szamotuły 86 20.4"

86 Trzemeszno 86 20.5"

87 Łęczyca 74 20.5"

88 Turek 86 20.5"

89 Zambrów 81 20.5"

90 Zwoleń 78 20.5"

91 Witnica 76 20.5"

92 Łuków 75 20.5"

93 Grodzisk Mazowiecki 78 20.5"

94 Jarocin 86 20.5"

95 Kruszwica 73 20.6"

96 Inowrocław 73 20.6"

97 Pakość 73 20.6"

98 Żychlin 74 20.6"

99 Janikowo 73 20.6"

100 Kutno 74 20.6"

The driest cities in Poland receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Wyszków receives just 18.7 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. Wyszków gets just 18.7" 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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