Driest Cities in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Sweden

1 Kiruna 14 19.1"

2 Kalmar 09 19.7"

3 Färjestaden 09 19.7"

4 Vadstena 16 20.0"

5 Södra Sandby 09 20.1"

6 Boden 14 20.2"

7 Luleå 14 20.3"

8 Höllviken 27 20.3"

9 Skanör med Falsterbo 27 20.3"

10 Enköping 21 20.4"

11 Visby 05 20.5"

12 Lindsdal 09 20.6"

13 Strängnäs 18 20.8"

14 Kungsängen 26 20.9"

15 Malmslätt 16 21.0"

16 Linköping 16 21.0"

17 Sigtuna 26 21.2"

18 Karlskrona 02 21.3"

19 Bålsta 21 21.3"

20 Bro 26 21.3"

21 Östersund 07 21.3"

22 Piteå 14 21.3"

23 Nyköping 18 21.4"

24 Oxelösund 18 21.4"

25 Kalix 14 21.5"

26 Västerås 25 21.5"

27 Mjölby 16 21.6"

28 Malmberget 14 21.6"

29 Södertälje 26 21.7"

30 Bunkeflostrand 27 21.7"

31 Sävja 21 21.9"

32 Bromölla 27 21.9"

33 Skåre 27 21.9"

34 Trelleborg 27 21.9"

35 Vellinge 27 21.9"

36 Tumba 26 22.0"

37 Sollefteå 24 22.0"

38 Eskilstuna 18 22.1"

39 Mariestad 28 22.2"

40 Åkersberga 26 22.2"

41 Gällivare 14 22.2"

42 Hultsfred 09 22.4"

43 Nykvarn 26 22.4"

44 Ljusdal 03 22.4"

45 Torshälla 18 22.4"

46 Huddinge 26 22.4"

47 Tullinge 26 22.4"

48 Alby 26 22.4"

49 Fittja 26 22.4"

50 Uppsala 21 22.5"

51 Gamla Uppsala 21 22.5"

52 Nynäshamn 26 22.5"

53 Flogsta 21 22.5"

54 Oskarshamn 09 22.5"

55 Vimmerby 09 22.5"

56 Hjo 28 22.6"

57 Motala 16 22.6"

58 Haparanda 14 22.6"

59 Lycksele 23 22.7"

60 Åtvidaberg 16 22.8"

61 Flen 18 22.8"

62 Tibro 28 22.8"

63 Trosa 18 22.9"

64 Åhus 27 22.9"

65 Norrköping 16 23.0"

66 Gnesta 18 23.0"

67 Järna 26 23.0"

68 Gustavsberg 26 23.0"

69 Bollnäs 03 23.1"

70 Boo 26 23.2"

71 Nybro 09 23.2"

72 Saltsjöbaden 26 23.2"

73 Fisksätra 26 23.2"

74 Haninge 26 23.2"

75 Skellefteå 23 23.2"

76 Kungsör 25 23.2"

77 Västervik 09 23.2"

78 Storvreta 21 23.2"

79 Handen 26 23.2"

80 Tranås 08 23.3"

81 Götene 28 23.4"

82 Malmö 27 23.4"

83 Åkarp 27 23.4"

84 Oxie 27 23.4"

85 Arlöv 27 23.4"

86 Ljungsbro 16 23.4"

87 Söderköping 16 23.5"

88 Katrineholm 18 23.6"

89 Landskrona 27 23.6"

90 Rydebäck 27 23.6"

91 Simrishamn 27 23.7"

92 Norrtälje 26 23.7"

93 Skara 28 23.8"

94 Hallstahammar 25 23.8"

95 Sölvesborg 02 23.8"

96 Skövde 28 23.9"

97 Kävlinge 27 24.0"

98 Bjärred 27 24.0"

99 Löddeköpinge 27 24.0"

100 Lomma 27 24.0"

The driest cities in Sweden receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Kiruna receives just 19.1 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. Kiruna gets just 19.1" 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.

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