Driest Cities in Washington

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Washington

1 Richland 7.3"

2 West Richland 7.3"

3 Quincy 7.5"

4 Ephrata 7.6"

5 Sunnyside 7.7"

6 Moses Lake 7.8"

7 Toppenish 7.8"

8 Finley 7.9"

9 Terrace Heights 8.4"

10 Union Gap 8.4"

11 Selah 8.6"

12 Grandview 8.7"

13 Prosser 8.7"

14 Othello 8.8"

15 Connell 8.8"

16 Wenatchee 9.0"

17 East Wenatchee 9.0"

18 Ellensburg 9.2"

19 Kennewick 10.5"

20 Pasco 10.5"

21 Yakima 12.2"

22 Clarkston 12.9"

23 Clarkston Heights-Vineland 12.9"

24 West Clarkston-Highland 12.9"

25 College Place 15.4"

26 Airway Heights 16.5"

27 Sequim 16.9"

28 Spokane Valley 16.9"

29 Spokane 16.9"

30 Liberty Lake 17.4"

31 Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) 17.4"

32 Mead 17.4"

33 Country Homes 17.4"

34 Otis Orchards-East Farms 17.4"

35 Town and Country 17.4"

36 Suncrest 17.4"

37 Cheney 18.3"

38 Walla Walla 18.7"

39 Port Townsend 19.1"

40 Oak Harbor 19.9"

41 Anacortes 19.9"

42 Pullman 20.4"

43 Port Angeles 26.5"

44 Edmonds 33.4"

45 Lynnwood 33.4"

46 Mill Creek East 33.4"

47 North Lynnwood 33.4"

48 Eastmont 33.4"

49 Martha Lake 33.4"

50 Silver Firs 33.4"

51 Mukilteo 33.4"

52 Bothell West 33.4"

53 Mill Creek 33.4"

54 Lake Stickney 33.4"

55 Bothell East 33.4"

56 Alderwood Manor 33.4"

57 Picnic Point 33.4"

58 Fairwood CDP (King County) 34.7"

59 Bryn Mawr-Skyway 34.7"

60 East Renton Highlands 34.7"

61 Ferndale 34.7"

62 Issaquah 36.5"

63 Mercer Island 36.5"

64 White Center 36.5"

65 Newcastle 36.5"

66 Redmond 37.8"

67 Sammamish 37.8"

68 Shoreline 37.8"

69 Bothell 37.8"

70 Kenmore 37.8"

71 Union Hill-Novelty Hill 37.8"

72 Cottage Lake 37.8"

73 Mountlake Terrace 37.8"

74 Woodinville 37.8"

75 Lake Forest Park 37.8"

76 Maltby 37.8"

77 Brier 37.8"

78 Burien 39.3"

79 Des Moines 39.3"

80 SeaTac 39.3"

81 Tukwila 39.3"

82 Vashon 39.3"

83 Normandy Park 39.3"

84 Seattle 39.6"

85 Maple Valley 40.1"

86 Covington 40.1"

87 Lakeland North 40.1"

88 Lake Morton-Berrydale 40.1"

89 Hobart 40.1"

90 Snohomish 40.3"

91 Camas 40.7"

92 Hockinson 40.7"

93 Parkland 40.8"

94 Lakeland South 40.8"

95 Edgewood 40.8"

96 Fife 40.8"

97 Milton 40.8"

98 Midland 40.8"

99 Waller 40.8"

100 Pacific 40.8"

The driest cities in Washington receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Richland receives just 7.3 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. Richland gets just 7.3" 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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