Driest Cities in Moscow

Top 90 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Moscow

1 LMS 24.7"

2 Kokoshkino 25.4"

3 Zelenograd 25.8"

4 Lefortovo 26.4"

5 Strogino 26.4"

6 Sokol’niki 26.4"

7 Sokol 26.4"

8 Slobodka 26.4"

9 Shchukino 26.4"

10 Leonovo 26.4"

11 Severnyy 26.4"

12 Lianozovo 26.4"

13 Rublëvo 26.4"

14 Rostokino 26.4"

15 Likhobory 26.4"

16 Yaroslavskiy 26.4"

17 Pokrovskoye-Streshnëvo 26.4"

18 Moscow 26.4"

19 Otradnoye 26.4"

20 Ostankinskiy 26.4"

21 Novokhovrino 26.4"

22 Vatutino 26.4"

23 Bibirevo 26.4"

24 Bogorodskoye 26.4"

25 Altuf’yevskiy 26.4"

26 Babushkin 26.4"

27 Sviblovo 26.4"

28 Novovladykino 26.4"

29 Vagonoremont 26.4"

30 Kozeyevo 26.4"

31 Presnenskiy 26.4"

32 Golovinskiy 26.4"

33 Vostochnoe Degunino 26.4"

34 Novogireyevo 27.5"

35 Gol’yanovo 27.5"

36 Metrogorodok 27.5"

37 Nekrasovka 27.5"

38 Novokuz’minki 27.5"

39 Lyublino 27.5"

40 Brateyevo 27.5"

41 Ivanovskoye 27.5"

42 Kapotnya 27.5"

43 Kuz’minki 27.5"

44 Zyablikovo 27.5"

45 Novyye Kuz’minki 27.5"

46 Zhulebino 27.5"

47 Veshnyaki 27.5"

48 Ryazanskiy 27.5"

49 Vostochnyy 27.5"

50 Vykhino-Zhulebino 27.5"

51 Troparëvo 28.6"

52 Obruchevo 28.6"

53 Vatutinki 28.6"

54 Nagornyy 28.6"

55 Davydkovo 28.6"

56 Cherëmushki 28.6"

57 Vorob’yovo 28.6"

58 Biryulëvo 28.6"

59 Yasenevo 28.6"

60 Amin’yevo 28.6"

61 Vnukovo 28.6"

62 Moskovskiy 28.6"

63 Chertanovo Yuzhnoye 28.6"

64 Zagor’ye 28.6"

65 Orekhovo-Borisovo 28.6"

66 Zamoskvorech’ye 28.6"

67 Zyuzino 28.6"

68 Novyye Cherëmushki 28.6"

69 Luzhniki 28.6"

70 Ochakovo-Matveyevskoye 28.6"

71 Orekhovo-Borisovo Severnoye 28.6"

72 Nikulino 28.6"

73 Nikol’skoye 28.6"

74 Novo-Peredelkino 28.6"

75 Mikhalkovo 28.6"

76 Matveyevskoye 28.6"

77 Mar’ino 28.6"

78 Annino 28.6"

79 Kotlovka 28.6"

80 Kolomenskoye 28.6"

81 Ramenki 28.6"

82 Setun’ 28.6"

83 Shcherbinka 28.6"

84 Tsaritsyno 28.6"

85 Solntsevo 28.6"

86 Taganskiy 28.6"

87 Kur’yanovo 28.6"

88 Tekstil’shchiki 28.6"

89 Tyoply Stan 28.6"

90 Troitsk 28.6"

The driest cities in Moscow receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. LMS receives just 24.7 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. LMS gets just 24.7" 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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