Driest Cities in Donetsk

Top 96 cities ranked by driest cities

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All Countries · Ukraine · Donetsk

Driest Cities — Donetsk

1 Bilenke 19.9"

2 Kramatorsk 19.9"

3 Yasnohirka 19.9"

4 Sotsmisto 19.9"

5 Yalta 19.9"

6 Druzhkivka 20.0"

7 Lyman 20.1"

8 Mykolaivka 20.1"

9 Kurakhove 20.1"

10 Kurakhovo 20.1"

11 Velyka Novosilka 20.2"

12 Sloviansk 20.2"

13 Bylbasivka 20.2"

14 Myrnohrad 20.3"

15 Staryi Krym 20.3"

16 Ukrainsk 20.3"

17 Manhush 20.3"

18 Hirnyk 20.3"

19 Selydove 20.3"

20 Pokrovsk 20.3"

21 Kostiantynivka 20.3"

22 Prymorskyi 20.3"

23 Novohrodivka 20.4"

24 Rodynske 20.4"

25 Bilytske 20.4"

26 Nikol's’ke 20.4"

27 Abakumova 20.4"

28 Siversk 20.4"

29 Krasnohorivka 20.4"

30 Dobropillia 20.5"

31 Vuhledar 20.5"

32 Belozyorskoye 20.5"

33 Novodonetske 20.5"

34 Bakhmut 20.6"

35 Soledar 20.6"

36 Chasiv Yar 20.6"

37 Mar'yinka 20.6"

38 Voznesenskyi 20.6"

39 Sartana 20.6"

40 Staromykhailivka 20.6"

41 Volodymyrivka 20.6"

42 Novoazovs'k 20.6"

43 Tsentralnyi 20.7"

44 Kalmiuskyi 20.7"

45 Mariupol 20.7"

46 Livoberezhnyi 20.7"

47 Kal'mius'ke 20.7"

48 Dokuchaievsk 20.8"

49 Toretsk 20.8"

50 Rutchenkivskyi 20.8"

51 Tekstylnyk 20.8"

52 Niu-York 20.8"

53 Amvrosiivka 20.8"

54 Smolyanskyi 20.9"

55 Volnovakha 20.9"

56 Zuhres 21.1"

57 Zhdanivka 21.1"

58 Horlivka 21.1"

59 Holmivskyi 21.1"

60 Mykytivskyi 21.2"

61 Kindrativskyi 21.2"

62 Sofiyivka 21.2"

63 Svetlodarsk 21.3"

64 Khrestivka 21.4"

65 Shakhtarsk 21.4"

66 Bunhe 21.5"

67 Vuhlehirsk 21.5"

68 Pelahiivka 21.7"

69 Chystyakove 21.7"

70 Snizhne 21.7"

71 Debaltseve 22.0"

72 Tsentralno-Miskyi 32.3"

73 Makiivka 32.3"

74 Oleksandrivskyi 32.3"

75 Panteleymonivka 32.3"

76 Nyzhnia Krynka 32.3"

77 Donetsk 32.3"

78 Starobesheve 32.3"

79 Chumakivskyi 32.3"

80 Kalynivskyi 32.3"

81 Hirnytskyi 32.3"

82 Kyivskyi 32.3"

83 Avdiivka 32.3"

84 Yuzivskyi 32.3"

85 Bohodukhivskyi 32.3"

86 Berestovskyi 32.3"

87 Yenakiieve 32.3"

88 Novyi Svit 32.3"

89 Ilovays’k 32.3"

90 Khartsyzk 32.3"

91 Mospyne 32.3"

92 Khanzhonkivskyi 32.3"

93 Hruzkyi 32.3"

94 Bosse 32.3"

95 Khanzhonkove 32.3"

96 Yasynuvata 32.3"

The driest cities in Donetsk receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Bilenke receives just 19.9 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. Bilenke gets just 19.9" 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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