Sign In Register

Driest Cities in Slovakia

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Slovakia 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 Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  Slovakia

Driest Cities — Slovakia

1 Tornaľa 01 20.1"
2 Dvory nad Žitavou 04 20.6"
3 Rimavská Sobota 01 20.8"
4 Komárno 04 21.1"
5 Želiezovce 04 21.4"
6 Štúrovo 04 21.6"
7 Fiľakovo 01 21.8"
8 Lučenec 01 21.8"
9 Vráble 04 21.9"
10 Šahy 04 22.2"
11 Poltár 01 22.3"
12 Levice 04 22.8"
13 Rožňava 03 23.1"
14 Moldava nad Bodvou 03 23.2"
15 Veľký Krtíš 01 23.5"
16 Čaňa 03 23.5"
17 Kráľovský Chlmec 03 24.0"
18 Dobšiná 03 24.6"
19 Trebišov 03 24.6"
20 Hnúšťa 01 24.8"
21 Zlaté Moravce 04 25.0"
22 Košice 03 25.1"
23 Bánovce nad Bebravou 06 25.3"
24 Prešov 05 26.0"
25 Partizánske 06 26.1"
26 Michalovce 03 26.5"
27 Veľké Kapušany 03 26.6"
28 Smižany 03 26.7"
29 Vranov nad Topľou 05 26.7"
30 Spišská Nová Ves 03 26.7"
31 Kežmarok 05 27.4"
32 Revúca 01 27.8"
33 Nová Baňa 01 27.9"
34 Veľký Šariš 05 28.0"
35 Žarnovica 01 28.1"
36 Krupina 01 28.1"
37 Stropkov 05 28.2"
38 Svidník 05 28.2"
39 Rovinka 02 28.3"
40 Bratislava - Vajnory 02 28.3"
41 Lamač 02 28.3"
42 Chorvátsky Grob - Čierna Voda 02 28.3"
43 Devínska Nová Ves 02 28.3"
44 Vrakuňa 02 28.3"
45 Podunajské Biskupice 02 28.3"
46 Dlhé diely 02 28.3"
47 Dúbravka 02 28.3"
48 Karlova Ves 02 28.3"
49 Staré Mesto 02 28.3"
50 Petržalka 02 28.3"
51 Bratislava 02 28.3"
52 Sečovce 03 28.5"
53 Zvolen 01 28.6"
54 Jarovnice 05 28.8"
55 Sabinov 05 28.8"
56 Humenné 05 28.8"
57 Gelnica 03 28.9"
58 Krompachy 03 28.9"
59 Svit 05 29.3"
60 Poprad 05 29.3"
61 Žiar nad Hronom 01 29.6"
62 Svätý Jur 02 29.8"
63 Stupava 02 29.8"
64 Malacky 02 29.8"
65 Banská Štiavnica 01 29.8"
66 Bardejov 05 29.9"
67 Detva 01 30.2"
68 Gabčíkovo 07 30.7"
69 Sládkovičovo 07 30.7"
70 Chorvátsky Grob 02 30.7"
71 Ivanka pri Dunaji 02 30.7"
72 Dunajská Lužná 02 30.7"
73 Bernolákovo 02 30.7"
74 Šamorín 07 30.7"
75 Galanta 07 30.7"
76 Senec 02 30.7"
77 Dunajská Streda 07 30.7"
78 Slovenský Grob 02 30.7"
79 Šenkvice 02 30.7"
80 Vrbové 07 30.7"
81 Modra 02 30.7"
82 Sereď 07 30.7"
83 Senica 07 30.7"
84 Pezinok 02 30.7"
85 Trnava 07 30.7"
86 Hriňová 01 31.4"
87 Brezno 01 31.4"
88 Lipany 05 31.5"
89 Sobrance 03 31.7"
90 Holíč 07 32.2"
91 Skalica 07 32.2"
92 Levoča 05 32.3"
93 Stará Turá 06 32.4"
94 Myjava 06 32.4"
95 Handlová 06 32.8"
96 Snina 05 33.0"
97 Banská Bystrica 01 34.0"
98 Liptovský Mikuláš 08 34.1"
99 Hlohovec 07 34.3"
100 Topoľčany 04 34.3"

The driest cities in Slovakia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Tornaľa receives just 20.1 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. Tornaľa gets just 20.1" 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.

Browse Rankings by Region

Slovakia — By Region

Banská Bystrica Region Bratislava Region Košice Region Nitra Region Prešov Region Trenčín Region Trnava Region Žilina Region

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe