Driest Cities in Russia

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Russia

1 Kosh-Agach 03 5.2"

2 Volodarskiy 07 7.6"

3 Krasnyy Yar 07 7.8"

4 Kamyzyak 07 8.0"

5 Ikryanoye 07 8.2"

6 Krasnyye Barrikady 07 8.2"

7 Starokucherganovka 07 8.2"

8 Il’inka 07 8.2"

9 Bilibino 15 8.3"

10 Lagan’ 24 8.3"

11 Astrakhan 07 8.3"

12 Liman 07 8.4"

13 Narimanov 07 8.5"

14 Kharabali 07 9.4"

15 Kyzyl-Mazhalyk 79 9.4"

16 Yenotayevka 07 9.4"

17 Zhatay 63 9.6"

18 Markha 63 9.7"

19 Komsomol’skiy 24 9.7"

20 Yakutsk 63 9.7"

21 Kochubey 17 9.7"

22 Ust-Nera 63 9.8"

23 Mayya 63 10.0"

24 Tsagan Aman 24 10.1"

25 Yashkul’ 24 10.2"

26 Sokol 11 10.2"

27 Pokrovsk 63 10.4"

28 Nyurba 63 10.5"

29 Vilyuysk 63 10.6"

30 Ulan-Ude 11 10.6"

31 Onokhoy 11 10.7"

32 Ivolginsk 11 10.7"

33 Mokhsogollokh 63 10.8"

34 Verkhniy Baskunchak 07 10.9"

35 Ak-Dovurak 79 10.9"

36 Svetlyy 55 10.9"

37 Verkhnevilyuysk 63 10.9"

38 Namtsy 63 11.0"

39 Khandyga 63 11.1"

40 Selenginsk 11 11.1"

41 Zaigrayevo 11 11.1"

42 Kyzyl 79 11.1"

43 Zarechnyy 11 11.2"

44 Turuntayevo 11 11.3"

45 Ytyk-Kyuyël’ 63 11.3"

46 Suntar 63 11.3"

47 Tarumovka 17 11.3"

48 Churapcha 63 11.4"

49 Chadan 79 11.5"

50 Zabaykal’sk 93 11.5"

51 Kaa-Khem 79 11.5"

52 Chyorny Yar 07 11.5"

53 Berdigestyakh 63 11.6"

54 Akhtubinsk 07 11.7"

55 Susuman 44 11.7"

56 Borogontsy 63 11.7"

57 Mikhaylovskoye 04 11.7"

58 Bagan 53 11.8"

59 Mukhorshibir’ 11 11.8"

60 Amga 63 11.9"

61 Kabansk 11 11.9"

62 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 17 11.9"

63 Kupino 53 11.9"

64 Borzya 93 11.9"

65 Pervomayskoye 17 12.0"

66 Kizlyar 17 12.0"

67 Bichura 11 12.1"

68 Olyokminsk 63 12.1"

69 Kachug 20 12.2"

70 Karasuk 53 12.2"

71 Tiksi 63 12.2"

72 Yasnyy 55 12.2"

73 Sulak 17 12.2"

74 Sherlovaya Gora 93 12.2"

75 Klyuchi 04 12.3"

76 Zaterechnyy 70 12.3"

77 Dombarovskiy 55 12.3"

78 Aleksandrov Gay 67 12.4"

79 Ust’-Barguzin 11 12.4"

80 Malyye Derbety 24 12.4"

81 Mirny 63 12.4"

82 Kulunda 04 12.4"

83 Sadovoye 24 12.5"

84 Sosnovo-Ozërskoye 11 12.5"

85 Blagoveshchenka 04 12.5"

86 Stepnoye Ozero 04 12.6"

87 Slavgorod 04 12.6"

88 Yarovoye 04 12.6"

89 Kapustin Yar 07 12.6"

90 Novoorsk 55 12.6"

91 Chernyshevskiy 63 12.6"

92 Znamensk 07 12.6"

93 Khorinsk 11 12.7"

94 Udachny 63 12.7"

95 Chistoozërnoye 53 12.7"

96 Komarovskiy 55 12.7"

97 Sol’-Iletsk 55 12.7"

98 Adamovka 55 12.8"

99 Olovyannaya 93 12.8"

100 Krasnokholm 55 12.8"

The driest cities in Russia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Kosh-Agach receives just 5.2 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. Kosh-Agach gets just 5.2" 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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