Driest Cities in Wisconsin

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Wisconsin Cities

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Driest Cities - Wisconsin

1 Marshfield 24.9"
2 Ashland 27.9"
3 Fond du Lac 28.4"
4 Waupun 28.4"
5 North Fond du Lac 28.4"
6 Antigo 29.3"
7 Plymouth 29.4"
8 Sheboygan Falls 29.4"
9 Rhinelander 29.6"
10 Oshkosh 30.6"
11 Wisconsin Rapids 31.3"
12 Manitowoc 31.4"
13 Superior 31.4"
14 Rice Lake 31.4"
15 Ripon 31.5"
16 Green Bay 31.6"
17 De Pere 31.6"
18 Howard 31.6"
19 Ashwaubenon 31.6"
20 Bellevue 31.6"
21 Allouez 31.6"
22 Suamico 31.6"
23 Hobart 31.6"
24 Racine 31.8"
25 Mount Pleasant 31.8"
26 Caledonia 31.8"
27 Sturtevant 31.8"
28 Kenosha 31.9"
29 Pleasant Prairie 31.9"
30 Somers 31.9"
31 Bristol 31.9"
32 Two Rivers 32.0"
33 Jackson 32.6"
34 New Richmond 32.8"
35 Sturgeon Bay 32.9"
36 Eau Claire 33.0"
37 Altoona 33.0"
38 Lake Hallie 33.0"
39 Marinette 33.1"
40 Shawano 33.1"
41 Appleton 33.2"
42 Neenah 33.2"
43 Fox Crossing 33.2"
44 Menasha 33.2"
45 Kaukauna 33.2"
46 Harrison 33.2"
47 Glendale 33.2"
48 Greenville 33.2"
49 Brown Deer 33.2"
50 Little Chute 33.2"
51 Kimberly 33.2"
52 Fox Point 33.2"
53 Wauwatosa 33.8"
54 Merrill 33.8"
55 Elm Grove 33.8"
56 Waupaca 33.8"
57 Wausau 33.9"
58 Weston 33.9"
59 Port Washington 33.9"
60 Kronenwetter 33.9"
61 Rib Mountain 33.9"
62 Rothschild 33.9"
63 Stevens Point 34.0"
64 Plover 34.0"
65 River Falls 34.1"
66 Hartford 34.1"
67 Menomonie 34.2"
68 Menomonee Falls 34.4"
69 Mequon 34.4"
70 Germantown 34.4"
71 Tomah 34.5"
72 Milwaukee 34.6"
73 Greenfield 34.6"
74 Oak Creek 34.6"
75 Franklin 34.6"
76 South Milwaukee 34.6"
77 Cudahy 34.6"
78 Whitefish Bay 34.6"
79 Greendale 34.6"
80 Shorewood 34.6"
81 St. Francis 34.6"
82 Sheboygan 34.7"
83 Chippewa Falls 34.7"
84 New London 34.9"
85 Hudson 35.1"
86 La Crosse 35.2"
87 Onalaska 35.2"
88 Holmen 35.2"
89 Berlin 35.2"
90 West Salem 35.2"
91 Burlington 35.3"
92 Mayville 35.3"
93 Fort Atkinson 35.5"
94 Cedarburg 35.5"
95 Grafton 35.5"
96 Slinger 35.5"
97 Sparta 35.6"
98 West Bend 35.8"
99 Brookfield 35.9"
100 Pewaukee 35.9"

The driest cities in Wisconsin receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Marshfield receives just 24.9 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. Marshfield gets just 24.9" 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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