Driest Cities in Romania

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Romania Cities

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

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Driest Cities - Romania

1 Ovidiu 14 16.6"
2 Mamaia-Sat 14 16.6"
3 Lumina 14 16.6"
4 Năvodari 14 16.6"
5 Satu Nou 37 16.8"
6 Babadag 37 16.8"
7 Culmea 14 17.1"
8 Tulcea 37 17.3"
9 Mihail Kogălniceanu 14 17.4"
10 Slava Rusă 37 17.5"
11 Mihai Bravu 37 17.5"
12 Cernavodă 14 17.6"
13 Satu Nou 14 17.6"
14 Medgidia 14 17.6"
15 Hârşova 14 17.7"
16 Cobadin 14 18.0"
17 Viișoara 14 18.0"
18 Borcea 41 18.1"
19 Măcin 37 18.1"
20 Feteşti 22 18.2"
21 Fetești-Gară 22 18.2"
22 Lăcusteni 22 18.2"
23 Platonești 22 18.2"
24 Ţăndărei 22 18.5"
25 Oprișenești 08 18.6"
26 Plopu 08 18.6"
27 Bordei Verde 08 18.6"
28 Românești 07 18.7"
29 Erbiceni 23 18.7"
30 Cerbu 07 18.7"
31 Sticlăria 23 18.7"
32 Slobozia 23 18.7"
33 Maxut 23 18.7"
34 Cotu 07 18.7"
35 Hârlău 23 18.7"
36 Zagavia 23 18.7"
37 Stroiești 07 18.7"
38 Todireşti 23 18.7"
39 Deleni 23 18.7"
40 Chițoveni 07 18.7"
41 Bădeni 23 18.7"
42 Cotnari 23 18.7"
43 Pârcovaci 23 18.7"
44 Scobinţi 23 18.7"
45 Dracșani 07 18.7"
46 Flămânzi 07 18.7"
47 Nicolae Bălcescu 07 18.7"
48 Fetești 23 18.7"
49 Storeşti 07 18.7"
50 Însurăţei 08 18.7"
51 Cosâmbeşti 22 18.8"
52 Ştefăneşti-Sat 07 18.9"
53 Ștefănești 07 18.9"
54 Durneşti 07 18.9"
55 Bobulești 07 18.9"
56 Stânca 07 18.9"
57 Cucuteni 07 18.9"
58 Bădiuți 07 18.9"
59 Drăguşeni 07 18.9"
60 Negreni 07 18.9"
61 Podriga 07 18.9"
62 Aurel Vlaicu 07 18.9"
63 Chișcăreni 07 18.9"
64 Petricani 07 18.9"
65 Ştiubieni 07 18.9"
66 Avrămeni 07 18.9"
67 Sârbi 07 18.9"
68 Vlăsineşti 07 18.9"
69 Slobozia 22 18.9"
70 Roseţi 41 18.9"
71 Modelu 41 18.9"
72 Şuţeşti 08 18.9"
73 Perișoru 08 18.9"
74 Ianca 08 18.9"
75 Mircea Vodă 08 18.9"
76 Dedulești 08 18.9"
77 Zăvoaia 08 19.0"
78 Cuza Vodă 41 19.1"
79 Călăraşi 41 19.1"
80 Ceacu 41 19.1"
81 Călărașii Vechi 41 19.1"
82 Amara 22 19.2"
83 Dragalina 41 19.2"
84 Baranca 07 19.3"
85 Alba 07 19.3"
86 Darabani 07 19.3"
87 Păltiniş 07 19.3"
88 Hudeşti 07 19.3"
89 Conceşti 07 19.3"
90 Costești 07 19.3"
91 Mlenăuți 07 19.3"
92 Roșiori 07 19.3"
93 Bajura 07 19.3"
94 Zvoriştea 34 19.3"
95 Botoşani 07 19.3"
96 Floreni 38 20.3"
97 Măluşteni 38 20.3"
98 Umbrărești 18 20.3"
99 Moscu 18 20.3"
100 Târgu Bujor 18 20.3"

The driest cities in Romania receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Ovidiu receives just 16.6 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. Ovidiu gets just 16.6" 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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