Driest Cities in Quebec

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Quebec

1 La Sarre 35.1"

2 Amos 37.1"

3 Saint-Boniface 37.2"

4 Chibougamau 37.3"

5 Pontiac 37.6"

6 Montréal-Ouest 38.6"

7 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine 39.2"

8 Amqui 39.4"

9 Matane 39.5"

10 Saint-Lambert 39.7"

11 Rivière-du-Loup 40.2"

12 La Pêche 40.2"

13 Rouyn-Noranda 40.2"

14 Rigaud 40.5"

15 Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac 41.5"

16 Saint-Colomban 41.7"

17 Sept-Îles 41.9"

18 Baie-Comeau 42.0"

19 Hauterive 42.2"

20 Mont-Joli 42.6"

21 La Malbaie 42.7"

22 Saint-Calixte 43.1"

23 Saint-Paul 43.1"

24 Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel 43.2"

25 Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce 43.4"

26 Val-d'Or 43.7"

27 Saint-Félicien 43.7"

28 Le Plateau 44.1"

29 Chelsea 44.5"

30 Aylmer 44.7"

31 Dolbeau-Mistassini 45.0"

32 Montmagny 45.3"

33 Gatineau 45.4"

34 Rimouski 45.6"

35 Val-des-Monts 45.6"

36 Hull 45.7"

37 Montréal 45.9"

38 Templeton-Est 46.0"

39 Buckingham 46.2"

40 Roberval 46.2"

41 Cantley 46.3"

42 Pointe-du-Lac 46.4"

43 Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 46.7"

44 La Tuque 46.8"

45 Port-Cartier 47.1"

46 Saint-Henri 47.2"

47 Mont-Laurier 47.4"

48 Pont Rouge 47.4"

49 Les Coteaux 47.5"

50 Saint-Zotique 47.5"

51 Coteau-du-Lac 47.5"

52 Mont-Tremblant 48.3"

53 Brownsburg-Chatham 48.4"

54 Mascouche 48.5"

55 Orford 48.5"

56 Val-David 48.6"

57 Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts 48.6"

58 Terrebonne 48.9"

59 Saint-Honoré 49.0"

60 Hudson 49.1"

61 Beaconsfield 49.2"

62 Kirkland 49.2"

63 Pointe-Calumet 49.2"

64 Saint-Lazare 49.3"

65 Deux-Montagnes 49.4"

66 Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac 49.4"

67 L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève 49.4"

68 Repentigny 49.5"

69 Sorel-Tracy 49.7"

70 Charlemagne 49.7"

71 Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne 49.8"

72 Dollard-Des Ormeaux 49.9"

73 Pointe-Claire 49.9"

74 Châteauguay 49.9"

75 Saint-Jérôme 49.9"

76 Shefford 49.9"

77 Pierrefonds 49.9"

78 Pincourt 49.9"

79 Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot 49.9"

80 L'Île-Perrot 49.9"

81 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue 49.9"

82 Cap-aux-Meules 50.0"

83 Jonquière 50.1"

84 Cartierville 50.1"

85 Chomedey 50.1"

86 Dorval 50.2"

87 Pierrefonds-Roxboro 50.2"

88 Les Cèdres 50.3"

89 Salaberry-de-Valleyfield 50.3"

90 Saint-Eustache 50.5"

91 L'Assomption 50.6"

92 Verchères 50.6"

93 Boisbriand 50.7"

94 Blainville 50.7"

95 Sainte-Thérèse 50.7"

96 Saint-Constant 50.7"

97 Boischatel 50.8"

98 Saint-Vincent-de-Paul 50.8"

99 Bois-des-Filion 50.8"

100 Beauharnois 50.9"

The driest cities in Quebec receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. La Sarre receives just 35.1 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. La Sarre gets just 35.1" 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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