Driest Cities in South Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best South Carolina Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Driest Cities - South Carolina

1 Bennettsville 41.7"
2 Greenwood 42.0"
3 Rock Hill 42.4"
4 Fort Mill 42.4"
5 Lake Wylie 42.4"
6 Tega Cay 42.4"
7 York 42.4"
8 Clover 43.3"
9 Columbia 43.7"
10 Dentsville 43.7"
11 Cayce 43.7"
12 Orangeburg 43.7"
13 Forest Acres 43.7"
14 Woodfield 43.7"
15 Charleston 44.3"
16 Mount Pleasant 44.3"
17 James Island 44.3"
18 North Augusta 44.8"
19 Belvedere 44.8"
20 Port Royal 45.0"
21 Beaufort 45.0"
22 Burton 45.0"
23 Laurel Bay 45.0"
24 Lexington 45.2"
25 St. Andrews 45.2"
26 West Columbia 45.2"
27 Seven Oaks 45.2"
28 Oak Grove 45.2"
29 Irmo 45.2"
30 Red Bank 45.2"
31 Union 45.2"
32 White Knoll 45.2"
33 Lake Murray of Richland 45.2"
34 Florence 45.3"
35 Lancaster 45.4"
36 Blythewood 45.5"
37 Chester 45.9"
38 Hilton Head Island 46.3"
39 Anderson 46.3"
40 Homeland Park 46.3"
41 Centerville 46.3"
42 Clinton 46.4"
43 Newberry 46.6"
44 Laurens 46.7"
45 Greenville 47.0"
46 Mauldin 47.0"
47 Easley 47.0"
48 Taylors 47.0"
49 Wade Hampton 47.0"
50 Berea 47.0"
51 Gantt 47.0"
52 Parker 47.0"
53 Powdersville 47.0"
54 Sans Souci 47.0"
55 Welcome 47.0"
56 Lugoff 47.2"
57 Camden 47.2"
58 Gaffney 47.8"
59 Darlington 47.9"
60 Piedmont 48.0"
61 Bluffton 48.1"
62 Hardeeville 48.1"
63 North Myrtle Beach 48.5"
64 Little River 48.5"
65 Hartsville 48.5"
66 Dillon 48.6"
67 Cheraw 48.6"
68 Sumter 48.8"
69 Clemson 49.0"
70 Seneca 49.0"
71 Clemson University 49.0"
72 Central 49.0"
73 Marion 49.3"
74 Greer 49.7"
75 Five Forks 49.7"
76 Lyman 49.7"
77 Lake City 49.8"
78 Spartanburg 50.2"
79 Simpsonville 50.2"
80 Fountain Inn 50.2"
81 Aiken 50.8"
82 Walterboro 51.4"
83 Boiling Springs 51.7"
84 Valley Falls 51.7"
85 Moncks Corner 52.3"
86 North Charleston 52.5"
87 Goose Creek 52.5"
88 Hanahan 52.5"
89 Ladson 52.5"
90 Sangaree 52.5"
91 Hollywood 52.5"
92 Summerville 52.7"
93 Myrtle Beach 53.6"
94 Carolina Forest 53.6"
95 Forestbrook 53.6"
96 Conway 55.2"
97 Socastee 55.2"
98 Red Hill 55.2"
99 Garden City 55.3"
100 Murrells Inlet 55.3"

The driest cities in South Carolina receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Bennettsville receives just 41.7 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. Bennettsville gets just 41.7" 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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