Driest Cities in Turkey

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Turkey

1 Iğdır 88 10.1"

2 Ayrancı 78 10.3"

3 Akçakale 63 12.9"

4 Doğubayazıt 04 13.5"

5 Aksaray 75 14.1"

6 Harran 63 14.2"

7 Güneysınır 71 14.2"

8 Akören 71 14.2"

9 Bor 73 14.3"

10 Ceylanpınar 63 14.4"

11 Emirgazi 71 14.5"

12 Gülşehir 50 14.5"

13 Acıgöl 50 14.6"

14 Polatlı 68 14.7"

15 Avanos 50 14.8"

16 Derinkuyu 50 14.9"

17 Suruç 63 15.0"

18 Hacıbektaş 50 15.2"

19 Haymana 68 15.2"

20 Ürgüp 50 15.2"

21 Kayseri 38 15.2"

22 Nevşehir 50 15.2"

23 Göreme 50 15.2"

24 Talas 38 15.2"

25 Ortaköy 75 15.2"

26 Yeşilhisar 38 15.3"

27 Günyüzü 26 15.3"

28 Niğde 73 15.3"

29 Çayyolu 68 15.4"

30 Mucur 40 15.4"

31 Etlik 68 15.4"

32 Yerköy 66 15.4"

33 Bahçelievler 68 15.4"

34 Batikent 68 15.4"

35 Kızılcaşar 68 15.5"

36 Gölbaşı 68 15.5"

37 İncek 68 15.5"

38 Sarayönü 71 15.7"

39 Sarıoğlan 38 15.7"

40 Çeltik 71 15.7"

41 Çankaya 68 15.8"

42 İncirli 68 15.8"

43 Kadınhanı 71 15.8"

44 Karakeçili 79 15.8"

45 Kavaklıdere 68 15.8"

46 Kırşehir 40 15.8"

47 Gemerek 58 15.8"

48 Delice 79 15.8"

49 Altpınar 68 15.9"

50 Karaman 78 15.9"

51 Konuklu 63 16.0"

52 Bünyan 38 16.0"

53 Ereğli 71 16.0"

54 Felahiye 38 16.0"

55 Yenifakılı 66 16.1"

56 Sarıyahşi 75 16.1"

57 Ağaçören 75 16.1"

58 Kulu 71 16.1"

59 Şarkışla 58 16.2"

60 Birecik 63 16.3"

61 Keskin 79 16.3"

62 Sultanhanı 75 16.3"

63 Sivrihisar 26 16.3"

64 Karapınar 71 16.3"

65 Çayırhan 68 16.3"

66 Kırıkkale 79 16.4"

67 Beylikova 26 16.4"

68 Elmadağ 68 16.4"

69 Kalecik 68 16.5"

70 Çifteler 26 16.5"

71 Ayaş 68 16.5"

72 Çayıralan 66 16.5"

73 Develi 38 16.5"

74 Yunak 71 16.6"

75 Alpu 26 16.7"

76 Kadışehri 66 16.7"

77 Şereflikoçhisar 68 16.8"

78 Altınyayla 58 16.8"

79 Emirdağ 03 16.9"

80 Eskişehir 26 16.9"

81 Sulakyurt 79 16.9"

82 Tomarza 38 16.9"

83 Saraykent 66 17.1"

84 Oğuzeli 83 17.1"

85 Yeniceoba 71 17.1"

86 Diyadin 04 17.1"

87 Zile 60 17.2"

88 Horasan 25 17.2"

89 Sivas 58 17.2"

90 Kaman 40 17.3"

91 İnönü 78 17.3"

92 Çankırı 82 17.4"

93 Akyurt 68 17.4"

94 Dilek 44 17.4"

95 Malatya 44 17.4"

96 Artova 60 17.4"

97 Yazıhan 44 17.4"

98 Yıldızeli 58 17.4"

99 Ilgın 71 17.4"

100 Pazar 60 17.5"

The driest cities in Turkey receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Iğdır receives just 10.1 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. Iğdır gets just 10.1" 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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