Driest Cities in Dagestan

Top 63 cities ranked by driest cities

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All Countries · Russia · Dagestan

Driest Cities — Dagestan

1 Kochubey 9.7"

2 Tarumovka 11.3"

3 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 11.9"

4 Kizlyar 12.0"

5 Pervomayskoye 12.0"

6 Sulak 12.2"

7 Terekli-Mekteb 13.1"

8 Shamkhal 13.5"

9 Babayurt 13.7"

10 Manas 13.7"

11 Makhachkala 13.8"

12 Novyy Khushet 13.8"

13 Kaspiysk 13.8"

14 Izberbash 13.9"

15 Belidzhi 14.1"

16 Shamkhal-Termen 14.3"

17 Tyube 14.3"

18 Korkmaskala 14.3"

19 Kizilyurt 14.5"

20 Chontaul 14.5"

21 Bavtugay 14.5"

22 Mamedkala 15.0"

23 Novyy Sulak 15.2"

24 Mutsalaul 15.2"

25 Derbent 15.2"

26 Dagestanskiye Ogni 15.2"

27 Tarki 15.4"

28 Al’burikent 15.4"

29 Leninkent 15.4"

30 Kyakhulay 15.4"

31 Semender 15.4"

32 Novokayakent 15.4"

33 Kayakent 15.4"

34 Novyy Chirkey 15.4"

35 Karabudakhkent 15.6"

36 Aksay 15.8"

37 Khasavyurt 16.2"

38 Gedzhukh 16.3"

39 Dubki 16.3"

40 Magaramkent 17.2"

41 Gubden 17.4"

42 Leninaul 17.6"

43 Dylym 17.6"

44 Endirey 17.6"

45 Chirkey 17.8"

46 Nizhniy Dzhengutay 17.8"

47 Dorgeli 17.8"

48 Kasumkent 18.5"

49 Madzhalis 19.7"

50 Buynaksk 19.7"

51 Nizhneye Kazanishche 19.7"

52 Verkhneye Kazanishche 19.7"

53 Untsukul’ 19.8"

54 Sergokala 19.9"

55 Ulluaya 20.5"

56 Shamil’kala 20.6"

57 Levashi 21.0"

58 Khadzhalmakhi 21.0"

59 Gergebil’ 21.6"

60 Urkarakh 21.8"

61 Akhty 22.2"

62 Andi 23.5"

63 Ansalta 26.1"

The driest cities in Dagestan receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Kochubey receives just 9.7 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. Kochubey gets just 9.7" 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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