Driest Cities in Tennessee

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Tennessee Cities

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Driest Cities - Tennessee

1 Johnson City 44.0"
2 Bristol 44.0"
3 Bloomingdale 44.0"
4 Jonesborough 44.0"
5 Kingsport 45.0"
6 Church Hill 45.0"
7 Mount Carmel 45.0"
8 Greeneville 46.4"
9 Newport 46.7"
10 Erwin 47.0"
11 Clarksville 47.2"
12 Hendersonville 47.9"
13 Goodlettsville 47.9"
14 Elizabethton 48.0"
15 Morristown 48.1"
16 Jefferson City 48.5"
17 Sevierville 48.8"
18 Nashville-Davidson 50.5"
19 La Vergne 50.5"
20 Nolensville 50.5"
21 Pleasant View 51.1"
22 Maryville 51.9"
23 Seymour 51.9"
24 Alcoa 51.9"
25 Eagleton Village 51.9"
26 Hartsville/Trousdale County 52.7"
27 Springfield 53.3"
28 Dyersburg 53.3"
29 Greenbrier 53.3"
30 Gallatin 53.5"
31 Franklin 53.8"
32 Union City 53.8"
33 Jackson 53.9"
34 Ashland City 53.9"
35 Dickson 54.1"
36 Portland 54.3"
37 Brentwood 54.4"
38 White House 54.4"
39 McMinnville 54.4"
40 Millersville 54.4"
41 Lebanon 54.5"
42 Martin 54.7"
43 Lexington 54.8"
44 Memphis 54.9"
45 Mount Juliet 54.9"
46 Millington 54.9"
47 Green Hill 54.9"
48 Chattanooga 55.0"
49 East Ridge 55.0"
50 Red Bank 55.0"
51 Middle Valley 55.0"
52 Collegedale 55.0"
53 Paris 55.0"
54 Signal Mountain 55.0"
55 Harrison 55.0"
56 Lafayette 55.0"
57 Murfreesboro 55.1"
58 Smyrna 55.1"
59 Germantown 55.2"
60 Lenoir City 55.2"
61 Humboldt 55.2"
62 Tellico Village 55.2"
63 Loudon 55.2"
64 Medina 55.2"
65 Madisonville 55.2"
66 Powell 55.5"
67 Clinton 55.5"
68 Knoxville 55.8"
69 Atoka 55.8"
70 Covington 55.8"
71 Munford 55.8"
72 McKenzie 55.9"
73 Spring Hill 56.0"
74 Thompson's Station 56.0"
75 Lewisburg 56.1"
76 Brownsville 56.1"
77 Bolivar 56.1"
78 Milan 56.2"
79 Columbia 56.8"
80 Ripley 56.8"
81 Collierville 57.0"
82 Fairview 57.0"
83 Oakland 57.0"
84 Smithville 57.0"
85 Bartlett 57.2"
86 Arlington 57.2"
87 Lakeland 57.2"
88 Crossville 57.5"
89 Fairfield Glade 57.5"
90 Cleveland 57.6"
91 South Cleveland 57.6"
92 Sweetwater 57.6"
93 Winchester 57.7"
94 Halls 57.7"
95 La Follette 57.7"
96 Pigeon Forge 58.2"
97 Pulaski 58.6"
98 Dayton 58.7"
99 Lawrenceburg 58.8"
100 Kingston 58.8"

The driest cities in Tennessee receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Johnson City receives just 44.0 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. Johnson City gets just 44.0" 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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