Driest Cities in Turkmenistan

Top 70 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Turkmenistan

1 Gubadag 03 3.9"

2 Yylanly 03 3.9"

3 Oýrat 03 3.9"

4 Daşoguz 03 3.9"

5 Gökçäge 03 3.9"

6 Nyyazow 3.9"

7 Akdepe 03 4.0"

8 Boldumsaz 03 4.0"

9 Görogly 03 4.0"

10 Saparmurat Turkmenbashy 4.3"

11 Aşyr Kakabaýew 03 4.4"

12 Köneürgench 03 4.4"

13 Garabogaz 02 4.8"

14 Gazojak 04 4.9"

15 Farap 04 5.0"

16 Seydi 05 5.0"

17 Akdaş 02 5.2"

18 Galkynyş 04 5.2"

19 Türkmenbaşy 02 5.2"

20 Türkmenabat 04 5.3"

21 Birata 04 5.3"

22 Hazar 02 5.6"

23 Saýat 04 5.6"

24 Jebel 02 5.6"

25 Shatlyk 05 5.8"

26 Bokurdak 5.8"

27 Karabekaul 04 5.8"

28 Mary 05 5.9"

29 Gumdag 02 6.0"

30 Hojambaz 04 6.1"

31 Halaç 04 6.2"

32 Ýagtyýol 6.3"

33 Balkanabat 02 6.3"

34 Babadaykhan 6.3"

35 Babadaýhan 01 6.3"

36 Tejen 01 6.4"

37 Altyn asyr 01 6.5"

38 Kerki 04 6.5"

39 Murgap 05 6.5"

40 Bagtyýarlyk 01 6.7"

41 Garaşsyzlyk 6.7"

42 Dostluk 04 6.7"

43 Bereket 02 6.7"

44 Bayramaly 05 6.8"

45 Koytendag 04 6.9"

46 Garadepe 02 7.1"

47 Türkmengala 05 7.3"

48 Duşak 01 7.6"

49 Yolöten 05 7.6"

50 Sarahs 01 7.8"

51 Gowurdak 04 7.9"

52 Serdar 02 7.9"

53 Täze eýýam 01 8.1"

54 Yzgant 01 8.1"

55 Kaka 01 8.4"

56 Abadan 01 8.8"

57 Bäherden 01 8.9"

58 Änew 01 9.1"

59 Arçman 01 9.1"

60 Etrek 02 9.2"

61 Esenguly 02 9.3"

62 Arkadag 01 9.4"

63 Babaarap 01 9.4"

64 Ashgabat S 9.7"

65 Ýaşlyk 01 9.7"

66 Ýaňgala 01 10.3"

67 Gökdepe 01 10.3"

68 Magtymguly 02 11.2"

69 Takhta-Bazar 05 12.6"

70 Serhetabat 05 13.5"

The driest cities in Turkmenistan receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Gubadag receives just 3.9 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. Gubadag gets just 3.9" 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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