Driest Cities in Ukraine

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Ukraine

1 Vylkove 17 14.8"

2 Yany Kapu 11 15.1"

3 Armyansk 11 15.2"

4 Novofedorivka 08 15.2"

5 Ochakiv 16 15.5"

6 Shchyolkino 11 15.5"

7 Skadovsk 08 15.5"

8 Novooleksiyivka 08 15.6"

9 Henichesk 08 15.7"

10 Novotroyitske 08 15.8"

11 Razdol’noye 11 15.9"

12 Chernomorskoye 11 15.9"

13 Nova Zburivka 08 15.9"

14 Chaplynka 08 16.1"

15 Kalanchak 08 16.1"

16 Kiliya 17 16.1"

17 Lenino 11 16.3"

18 Bilozerka 08 16.3"

19 Sovetskiy 11 16.3"

20 Kherson 08 16.4"

21 Tavriysk 08 16.4"

22 Kakhovka 08 16.4"

23 Nova Kakhovka 08 16.4"

24 Komyshany 08 16.4"

25 Hola Prystan 08 16.4"

26 Lyubymivka 08 16.4"

27 Kerch 11 16.4"

28 Nova Mayachka 08 16.5"

29 Velyki Kopani 08 16.5"

30 Oleshky 08 16.6"

31 Pervomayskoye 11 16.7"

32 Hornostayivka 08 16.7"

33 Shevchenkove 17 16.7"

34 Yakymivka 26 16.7"

35 Velyka Lepetykha 08 16.8"

36 Mykolayiv 16 16.8"

37 Mishkovo-Pohorilove 16 16.9"

38 Antonivka 08 16.9"

39 Yevpatoriya 11 17.0"

40 Kirovskoye 11 17.0"

41 Beryslav 08 17.0"

42 Chornobaivka 08 17.0"

43 Komyshova Bukhta 20 17.0"

44 Pivdenne 17 17.0"

45 Zelenivka 08 17.0"

46 Saki 11 17.1"

47 Kostiantynivka 26 17.1"

48 Novofedorovka 11 17.1"

49 Snihurivka 16 17.1"

50 Shabo 17 17.2"

51 Serhiyivka 17 17.2"

52 Velyka Znamianka 26 17.2"

53 Kamyanka-Dniprovska 26 17.2"

54 Bashtanka 16 17.2"

55 Pryazovske 26 17.2"

56 Verkhniy Rohachyk 08 17.2"

57 Pokrov 04 17.4"

58 Fontanka 17 17.4"

59 Bereznehuvate 16 17.4"

60 Chornomorske 17 17.4"

61 Vesele 26 17.4"

62 Balky 26 17.5"

63 Velyka Bilozerka 26 17.6"

64 Melitopol 26 17.6"

65 Enerhodar 26 17.6"

66 Vodiane 26 17.6"

67 Krasnosilka 17 17.7"

68 Marhanets 04 17.7"

69 Velyka Oleksandrivka 08 17.7"

70 Chervonohryhorivka 04 17.7"

71 Nova Odesa 16 17.7"

72 Dniprorudne 26 17.8"

73 Novovorontsovka 08 17.8"

74 Dobroslav 17 17.8"

75 Izmail 17 17.8"

76 Zelenodolsk 04 17.8"

77 Nikopol 04 17.9"

78 Apostolove 04 17.9"

79 Mala Bilozerka 26 17.9"

80 Primorskiy 11 17.9"

81 Feodosiya 11 17.9"

82 Zorya 17 18.0"

83 Vilne 04 18.0"

84 Inhulets 04 18.1"

85 Shyroke 04 18.1"

86 Ovidiopol 17 18.1"

87 Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi 17 18.1"

88 Ozerne 17 18.2"

89 Vasylivka 26 18.3"

90 Novyy Buh 16 18.3"

91 Kazanka 16 18.3"

92 Vypasne 17 18.3"

93 Voznesensk 16 18.4"

94 Mykhaylivka 26 18.4"

95 Tatarbunary 17 18.4"

96 Vilino 11 18.4"

97 Veselynove 16 18.4"

98 Reni 17 18.4"

99 Inkerman 20 18.4"

100 Balaklava 20 18.4"

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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