Driest Cities in Moscow Oblast

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Moscow Oblast

1 Serebryanyye Prudy 21.9"

2 Zaraysk 22.3"

3 Lukhovitsy 22.5"

4 Beloomut 22.5"

5 Ozëry 22.8"

6 Kolomna 22.9"

7 Ozherel’ye 23.2"

8 Pushchino 23.3"

9 Kashira 23.4"

10 Stupino 23.4"

11 Shatura 23.4"

12 Voskresensk 23.5"

13 Roshal’ 23.5"

14 Serpukhov 23.5"

15 Mikhnëvo 23.8"

16 Protvino 23.9"

17 Obolensk 23.9"

18 Yegor’yevsk 23.9"

19 Chekhov 24.0"

20 Lopatinskiy 24.1"

21 Konobeyevo 24.3"

22 Avsyunino 24.3"

23 Beloozyorskiy 24.3"

24 Bronnitsy 24.4"

25 Kurovskoye 24.5"

26 Davydovo 24.5"

27 Lotoshino 24.7"

28 Volokolamsk 24.7"

29 Shakhovskaya 24.8"

30 Kievskiy 25.0"

31 Orekhovo-Zuyevo 25.0"

32 Likino-Dulevo 25.0"

33 Kabanovo 25.0"

34 Drezna 25.0"

35 Gzhel’ 25.0"

36 Demikhovo 25.0"

37 Naro-Fominsk 25.0"

38 Dubna 25.0"

39 Vinogradovo 25.0"

40 Kubinka 25.1"

41 Tuchkovo 25.1"

42 Ruza 25.2"

43 Mozhaysk 25.2"

44 Yushkovo 25.2"

45 Zvenigorod 25.2"

46 Golitsyno 25.2"

47 Selyatino 25.2"

48 Yershovo 25.2"

49 Rumyantsevo 25.2"

50 Nikolina Gora 25.3"

51 Pavlovskaya Sloboda 25.3"

52 Krasnoznamensk 25.4"

53 Istra 25.4"

54 Aprelevka 25.4"

55 Klin 25.4"

56 Vysokovsk 25.4"

57 Vniissok 25.4"

58 Novopetrovskoye 25.4"

59 Lesnoy Gorodok 25.4"

60 Obukhovo 25.4"

61 Imeni Vorovskogo 25.4"

62 Solnechnogorsk 25.5"

63 Taldom 25.5"

64 Zaprudnya 25.5"

65 Elektrostal’ 25.6"

66 Fryazevo 25.6"

67 Novosin’kovo 25.6"

68 Pavlovskiy Posad 25.6"

69 Bogorodskoye 25.6"

70 Bol’shiye Dvory 25.6"

71 Elektrogorsk 25.6"

72 Verbilki 25.6"

73 Noginsk-9 25.7"

74 Dedovsk 25.7"

75 Andreyevka 25.7"

76 Noginsk 25.8"

77 Chernogolovka 25.8"

78 Fryanovo 25.8"

79 Stromyn’ 25.8"

80 Nakhabino 25.8"

81 Povarovo 25.8"

82 Dmitrov 25.9"

83 Peresvet 25.9"

84 Krasnozavodsk 25.9"

85 Skoropuskovskiy 25.9"

86 Yakhroma 26.0"

87 Sergiyev Posad 26.0"

88 Mendeleyevo 26.0"

89 Khot'kovo 26.1"

90 Khimki 26.4"

91 Mytishchi 26.4"

92 Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki 26.4"

93 Krasnogorsk 26.4"

94 Dolgoprudnyy 26.4"

95 Dorogomilovo 26.4"

96 Lobnya 26.4"

97 Levoberezhnyy 26.4"

98 Skhodnya 26.4"

99 Nekrasovskiy 26.4"

100 Novopodrezkovo 26.4"

The driest cities in Moscow Oblast receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Serebryanyye Prudy receives just 21.9 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. Serebryanyye Prudy gets just 21.9" 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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