Driest Cities in Texas

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Texas

1 El Paso 3.7"

2 Odessa 8.7"

3 Homestead Meadows North 8.8"

4 Fort Bliss 8.8"

5 Horizon City 8.8"

6 San Elizario 8.8"

7 Homestead Meadows South 8.8"

8 Socorro 8.8"

9 Canutillo 9.1"

10 Town of Pecos 10.1"

11 Monahans 11.4"

12 Midland 11.7"

13 West Odessa 12.5"

14 Kermit 12.6"

15 Lubbock 13.4"

16 Fort Stockton 13.7"

17 Andrews 14.0"

18 Alpine 16.1"

19 Amarillo 16.8"

20 Lamesa 16.8"

21 Seminole 17.2"

22 Dalhart 17.5"

23 Dumas 17.7"

24 Littlefield 18.0"

25 Brownfield 18.1"

26 Levelland 18.3"

27 Wolfforth 18.3"

28 Muleshoe 18.3"

29 Canyon 18.5"

30 Abilene 18.6"

31 Alamo 18.7"

32 Hereford 19.3"

33 Plainview 19.3"

34 Crystal City 19.5"

35 Lago Vista 19.5"

36 Big Spring 19.6"

37 Del Rio 19.8"

38 La Homa 20.2"

39 Palmview 20.2"

40 Salida del Sol Estates 20.2"

41 Penitas 20.2"

42 Doffing 20.2"

43 Alton 20.2"

44 Slaton 20.7"

45 Eagle Pass 20.8"

46 Eidson Road 20.8"

47 Laredo 21.1"

48 Snyder 21.8"

49 San Angelo 22.0"

50 Hidalgo 22.2"

51 Borger 22.5"

52 Rio Grande City 22.5"

53 Roma 22.5"

54 Pampa 22.8"

55 Perryton 22.8"

56 Edinburg 23.4"

57 Childress 23.7"

58 McAllen 23.8"

59 Donna 24.1"

60 Murillo 24.1"

61 Doolittle 24.1"

62 Pharr 24.2"

63 Mission 24.5"

64 Elsa 24.6"

65 La Feria 24.6"

66 Hondo 24.9"

67 Pearsall 25.0"

68 Raymondville 25.5"

69 Olivarez 25.7"

70 Mila Doce 25.7"

71 Mercedes 25.7"

72 Weslaco 25.7"

73 Sweetwater 26.5"

74 Alice 27.1"

75 Brady 27.4"

76 Uvalde 27.7"

77 Wichita Falls 28.1"

78 Primera 28.2"

79 Harlingen 28.2"

80 San Benito 28.2"

81 Vernon 28.4"

82 Granite Shoals 28.4"

83 Kingsland 28.4"

84 Port Isabel 28.8"

85 Corpus Christi 29.5"

86 Breckenridge 29.7"

87 Sandy Oaks 29.7"

88 Graham 30.0"

89 Kerrville 30.6"

90 Fredericksburg 30.6"

91 Brownwood 30.6"

92 Kingsville 31.0"

93 Robstown 31.1"

94 Pleasanton 31.5"

95 Leon Valley 31.6"

96 Floresville 31.6"

97 Mineral Wells 31.8"

98 Beeville 32.0"

99 Lampasas 32.2"

100 Burnet 32.3"

The driest cities in Texas receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. El Paso receives just 3.7 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. El Paso gets just 3.7" 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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