Driest Cities in Texas

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities - Texas

1 El Paso 8.8"
2 San Elizario 8.8"
3 Horizon City 8.8"
4 Homestead Meadows North 8.8"
5 Fort Bliss 8.8"
6 Socorro 8.8"
7 Homestead Meadows South 8.8"
8 Canutillo 9.1"
9 Town of Pecos 10.1"
10 Monahans 11.4"
11 Kermit 12.6"
12 Fort Stockton 12.8"
13 Odessa 12.9"
14 Midland 13.5"
15 Andrews 14.0"
16 West Odessa 15.0"
17 Dalhart 15.6"
18 Alpine 16.1"
19 Lamesa 16.8"
20 Seminole 17.2"
21 Dumas 17.7"
22 Brownfield 18.0"
23 Littlefield 18.0"
24 Muleshoe 18.3"
25 Levelland 18.3"
26 Canyon 18.4"
27 Borger 18.6"
28 Hereford 19.3"
29 Plainview 19.3"
30 Lubbock 19.4"
31 Wolfforth 19.4"
32 Crystal City 19.5"
33 Big Spring 19.6"
34 Amarillo 19.7"
35 Del Rio 19.8"
36 Slaton 20.0"
37 Alton 20.2"
38 Doffing 20.2"
39 La Homa 20.2"
40 Salida del Sol Estates 20.2"
41 Eidson Road 20.8"
42 Eagle Pass 20.8"
43 San Angelo 20.9"
44 Sweetwater 21.2"
45 Laredo 21.3"
46 Snyder 21.8"
47 McAllen 22.2"
48 Alamo 22.2"
49 Mission 22.2"
50 Pharr 22.2"
51 Palmview 22.2"
52 Hidalgo 22.2"
53 San Juan 22.2"
54 Penitas 22.2"
55 Rio Grande City 22.5"
56 Roma 22.5"
57 Pampa 22.8"
58 Perryton 22.8"
59 Uvalde 22.9"
60 Port Isabel 23.3"
61 Los Fresnos 23.3"
62 Childress 23.7"
63 Pearsall 23.9"
64 Primera 24.0"
65 Harlingen 24.0"
66 San Benito 24.0"
67 La Feria 24.0"
68 Doolittle 24.1"
69 Edinburg 24.1"
70 Murillo 24.1"
71 Elsa 24.6"
72 Hondo 24.9"
73 Abilene 25.2"
74 Raymondville 25.5"
75 Donna 25.7"
76 Mercedes 25.7"
77 Olivarez 25.7"
78 Weslaco 25.7"
79 Mila Doce 25.7"
80 Brownsville 26.8"
81 Cameron Park 26.8"
82 Kingsville 27.0"
83 Brady 27.4"
84 Burkburnett 27.9"
85 Wichita Falls 27.9"
86 Iowa Park 27.9"
87 Granite Shoals 28.4"
88 Rockport 28.4"
89 Vernon 28.4"
90 Burnet 28.4"
91 Alice 29.1"
92 Lackland AFB 29.7"
93 Breckenridge 29.7"
94 Sandy Oaks 29.7"
95 Graham 30.0"
96 Brownwood 30.6"
97 Kerrville 30.6"
98 Fredericksburg 30.6"
99 Lakehills 30.9"
100 Robstown 31.1"

The driest cities in Texas receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. El Paso receives just 8.8 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 8.8" 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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