Driest Cities in Ukraine

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Driest Cities - Ukraine

1 Vylkove 17 14.8"
2 Pochetnoye 11 15.1"
3 Tavricheskoye 11 15.1"
4 Sovkhoznoye 11 15.1"
5 Ishun’ 11 15.1"
6 Yany Kapu 11 15.1"
7 Armyansk 11 15.2"
8 Zelyonaya Niva 11 15.4"
9 Mysovoe 11 15.5"
10 Ochakiv 16 15.5"
11 Shchyolkino 11 15.5"
12 Skadovsk 08 15.5"
13 Novooleksiyivka 08 15.6"
14 Semykhatka 08 15.7"
15 Henichesk 08 15.7"
16 Novotroyitske 08 15.8"
17 Chernomorskoye 11 15.9"
18 Razdol’noye 11 15.9"
19 Ogni 11 15.9"
20 Novosel’skoye 11 15.9"
21 Kropotkino 11 15.9"
22 Chernyshevo 11 15.9"
23 Stara Zburivka 08 15.9"
24 Nova Zburivka 08 15.9"
25 Chornomorka 16 15.9"
26 Ovoshchnoye 11 16.0"
27 Botanicheskoye 11 16.0"
28 Senokosnoye 11 16.0"
29 Chaplynka 08 16.1"
30 Kalanchak 08 16.1"
31 Vinogradnoye 11 16.1"
32 Kiliya 17 16.1"
33 Lugovoye 11 16.3"
34 Ilychyovo 11 16.3"
35 Kalinovka 11 16.3"
36 Bilozerka 08 16.3"
37 Lenino 11 16.3"
38 Krasnogorka 11 16.3"
39 Sovetskiy 11 16.3"
40 Tavriysk 08 16.4"
41 Mala Kardashynka 08 16.4"
42 Kardashynka 08 16.4"
43 Nova Kakhovka 08 16.4"
44 Hola Prystan 08 16.4"
45 Komyshany 08 16.4"
46 Kherson 08 16.4"
47 Malokakhovka 08 16.4"
48 Kakhovka 08 16.4"
49 Lyubymivka 08 16.4"
50 Kobleve 16 16.4"
51 Kerch 11 16.4"
52 Kairy 08 16.5"
53 Nova Mayachka 08 16.5"
54 Velyki Kopani 08 16.5"
55 Novoozyornoye 11 16.5"
56 Simiane 11 16.5"
57 Uvarovka 11 16.5"
58 Oleshky 08 16.6"
59 Krest’yanovka 11 16.7"
60 Pravda 11 16.7"
61 Hornostayivka 08 16.7"
62 Kozatska Sloboda 08 16.7"
63 Pervomayskoye 11 16.7"
64 Shevchenkove 17 16.7"
65 Yakymivka 26 16.7"
66 Polianivka 26 16.7"
67 Velyka Lepetykha 08 16.8"
68 Myrne 26 16.8"
69 Mykolayiv 16 16.8"
70 Fruktove 26 16.8"
71 Antonivka 08 16.9"
72 Kamenolomnia 11 17.0"
73 Kirovskoye 11 17.0"
74 Sinitsyno 11 17.0"
75 Yevpatoriya 11 17.0"
76 Chornobaivka 08 17.0"
77 Pivdenne 17 17.0"
78 Komyshova Bukhta 20 17.0"
79 Beryslav 08 17.0"
80 Muzykivka 08 17.0"
81 Zelenivka 08 17.0"
82 Sychavka 17 17.0"
83 Pribrezhnoye 11 17.1"
84 Saki 11 17.1"
85 Vladimirovka 11 17.1"
86 Lesnovka 11 17.1"
87 Novofedorovka 11 17.1"
88 Sadove 26 17.1"
89 Orekhovo 11 17.1"
90 Kostiantynivka 26 17.1"
91 Kobzartsi 16 17.1"
92 Yuryivka 16 17.1"
93 Ivano-Kepyne 16 17.1"
94 Novopetrivka 16 17.1"
95 Afanasiyivka 16 17.1"
96 Snihurivka 16 17.1"
97 Pavlivka 16 17.1"
98 Vasylivka 16 17.1"
99 Mylove 08 17.1"
100 Novokairy 08 17.1"

The driest cities in Ukraine receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Vylkove receives just 14.8 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. Vylkove gets just 14.8" 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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