Driest Cities in Turkey

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Turkey Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Driest Cities - Turkey

1 Aralık 88 9.3"
2 Iğdır 88 10.1"
3 Ayrancı 78 10.3"
4 Akçakale 63 12.9"
5 Doğubayazıt 04 13.5"
6 Aksaray 75 14.1"
7 Harran 63 14.2"
8 Güneysınır 71 14.2"
9 Akören 71 14.2"
10 Güzelyurt 75 14.3"
11 Gülağaç 75 14.3"
12 Bor 73 14.3"
13 Ceylanpınar 63 14.4"
14 Altunhisar 73 14.5"
15 Emirgazi 71 14.5"
16 Gülşehir 50 14.5"
17 Karkamış 83 14.6"
18 Acıgöl 50 14.6"
19 Polatlı 68 14.7"
20 Avanos 50 14.8"
21 Derinkuyu 50 14.9"
22 Suruç 63 15.0"
23 Haymana 68 15.2"
24 Kayseri 38 15.2"
25 Ürgüp 50 15.2"
26 Hacıbektaş 50 15.2"
27 Talas 38 15.2"
28 Nevşehir 50 15.2"
29 Göreme 50 15.2"
30 Ortaköy 75 15.2"
31 Yeşilhisar 38 15.3"
32 Günyüzü 26 15.3"
33 Niğde 73 15.3"
34 Yerköy 66 15.4"
35 Bahçelievler 68 15.4"
36 Etlik 68 15.4"
37 Çayyolu 68 15.4"
38 Mucur 40 15.4"
39 Batikent 68 15.4"
40 Kızılcaşar 68 15.5"
41 Gölbaşı 68 15.5"
42 İncek 68 15.5"
43 Büyük Çaylı 63 15.6"
44 Sarayönü 71 15.7"
45 Etimesgut 68 15.7"
46 Sarıoğlan 38 15.7"
47 Çankaya 68 15.8"
48 İncirli 68 15.8"
49 Kadınhanı 71 15.8"
50 Kavaklıdere 68 15.8"
51 Kırşehir 40 15.8"
52 Gemerek 58 15.8"
53 Delice 79 15.8"
54 Karaman 78 15.9"
55 Bünyan 38 16.0"
56 Konuklu 63 16.0"
57 Ereğli 71 16.0"
58 Felahiye 38 16.0"
59 Yenifakılı 66 16.1"
60 Ağaçören 75 16.1"
61 Sarıyahşi 75 16.1"
62 Şarkışla 58 16.2"
63 Birecik 63 16.3"
64 Keskin 79 16.3"
65 Sultanhanı 75 16.3"
66 Sivrihisar 26 16.3"
67 Çayırhan 68 16.3"
68 Karapınar 71 16.3"
69 Kırıkkale 79 16.4"
70 Beylikova 26 16.4"
71 Elmadağ 68 16.4"
72 Kızılırmak 82 16.5"
73 Kalecik 68 16.5"
74 Akkışla 38 16.5"
75 Çifteler 26 16.5"
76 Çayıralan 66 16.5"
77 Balışeyh 79 16.5"
78 Ayaş 68 16.5"
79 Develi 38 16.5"
80 Yunak 71 16.6"
81 Sulusaray 60 16.6"
82 Alpu 26 16.7"
83 Kadışehri 66 16.7"
84 Şereflikoçhisar 68 16.8"
85 Altınyayla 58 16.8"
86 Eskişehir 26 16.9"
87 Emirdağ 03 16.9"
88 Sulakyurt 79 16.9"
89 Dumlupınar 68 16.9"
90 Doğançayır 26 16.9"
91 Tomarza 38 16.9"
92 Saraykent 66 17.1"
93 Oğuzeli 83 17.1"
94 Yeniceoba 71 17.1"
95 Diyadin 04 17.1"
96 Göynücek 05 17.1"
97 Eskil 75 17.2"
98 Horasan 25 17.2"
99 Zile 60 17.2"
100 Sivas 58 17.2"

The driest cities in Turkey receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Aralık receives just 9.3 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. Aralık gets just 9.3" 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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