Driest Cities in Tennessee

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Tennessee

1 Knoxville 38.5"

2 Kingsport 45.0"

3 Bloomingdale 45.0"

4 Church Hill 45.0"

5 Mount Carmel 45.0"

6 Bristol 45.9"

7 Greeneville 46.4"

8 Newport 46.7"

9 Jonesborough 47.0"

10 Erwin 47.0"

11 Hendersonville 47.9"

12 Goodlettsville 47.9"

13 Johnson City 48.0"

14 Elizabethton 48.0"

15 Morristown 48.1"

16 Chattanooga 48.5"

17 Jefferson City 48.5"

18 Sevierville 48.8"

19 Seymour 48.8"

20 La Vergne 50.7"

21 Pleasant View 51.1"

22 Clarksville 51.8"

23 Maryville 51.9"

24 Alcoa 51.9"

25 Eagleton Village 51.9"

26 Ashland City 52.0"

27 Memphis 52.2"

28 Dyersburg 53.3"

29 Springfield 53.3"

30 Greenbrier 53.3"

31 McKenzie 53.6"

32 Union City 53.8"

33 Dickson 54.1"

34 Franklin 54.2"

35 Portland 54.3"

36 Brentwood 54.4"

37 Nolensville 54.4"

38 White House 54.4"

39 Millersville 54.4"

40 McMinnville 54.4"

41 Lebanon 54.5"

42 Martin 54.7"

43 Lexington 54.8"

44 Mount Juliet 54.9"

45 Green Hill 54.9"

46 Gallatin 55.0"

47 Collegedale 55.0"

48 Harrison 55.0"

49 Paris 55.0"

50 Humboldt 55.2"

51 Medina 55.2"

52 Germantown 55.2"

53 Oak Ridge 55.2"

54 Farragut 55.2"

55 Lenoir City 55.2"

56 Tellico Village 55.2"

57 Sweetwater 55.2"

58 Loudon 55.2"

59 Madisonville 55.2"

60 Powell 55.5"

61 Clinton 55.5"

62 Covington 55.8"

63 Ripley 55.8"

64 Spring Hill 56.0"

65 Thompson's Station 56.0"

66 Murfreesboro 56.0"

67 Lewisburg 56.1"

68 Brownsville 56.1"

69 Milan 56.2"

70 Fairfield Glade 56.4"

71 East Ridge 56.5"

72 Columbia 56.8"

73 Jackson 56.9"

74 Collierville 57.0"

75 Oakland 57.0"

76 Smithville 57.0"

77 Fairview 57.0"

78 Bartlett 57.2"

79 Arlington 57.2"

80 Lakeland 57.2"

81 Millington 57.2"

82 Atoka 57.2"

83 Munford 57.2"

84 Crossville 57.5"

85 Cleveland 57.6"

86 South Cleveland 57.6"

87 Winchester 57.7"

88 La Follette 57.7"

89 Bolivar 57.8"

90 Pigeon Forge 58.2"

91 Pulaski 58.6"

92 Red Bank 58.6"

93 Signal Mountain 58.6"

94 Kingston 58.8"

95 Harriman 58.8"

96 Savannah 59.2"

97 Fayetteville 59.8"

98 Cookeville 60.0"

99 Shelbyville 60.3"

100 Athens 60.4"

The driest cities in Tennessee receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Knoxville receives just 38.5 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. Knoxville gets just 38.5" 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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