The Driest Places in America: Where Rain Rarely Falls

Want more sunny days? Well, some American places rarely ever rain. Those dry cities are special; they are full of sunshine and very little rain. Those living there rarely need umbrellas. Such desert cities are beautiful in their own way, having golden sunlight and amazing views. Let’s explore the ten driest cities in America. We are going to learn about each place and what makes it special. Get ready to learn about some of the sunniest places in the country!

The Top 10 Driest Cities:

#1 Yuma, Arizona: The Sunniest City

Yuma is the driest city in America. It gets only about 2.65 inches of rain every year. That is less than 3 inches! Yuma is very sunny. It has sunshine for 320 days every year. That is a lot of sunny days!

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#2 Las Vegas, Nevada: More Than Just Casinos

Las Vegas is a city of bright lights and big casinos. It, however, is very dry. It only receives about 4.19 inches of rain annually. Even with this meager rain, Las Vegas still comes alive and brings excitement to people.

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#3 Bishop, California: Dry Mountain Town

Bishop is a small town near big mountains. It only rains about 5.61 inches annually. But snow in the mountains melts and gives water to this city. You can find lots of beautiful flowers in the spring here.

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#4 Bakersfield, California: Sunny Farm Country

Bakersfield is located in the farming part of California. It experiences an average rain shower of 5.72 inches every year. The summers are extremely hot and dry; winters are mostly mild. This weather condition makes it easier for farmers to cultivate many varieties of fruits and vegetables.

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#5 Phoenix, Arizona: Big City in the Desert

Phoenix is a huge desert city. It gets only about 7.11 inches of rain annually. Despite being so dry, many people inhabit the area. Special canals bring in water from afar to supply enough for everybody in the city.

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#6 Alamosa, Colorado: High and Dry

Alamosa lies in a high, flat area between mountains. It gets about 7.13 inches of rain per year. The difference about this dry city, unlike others on the list, is that Alamosa can be cold at night and also has definite seasons.

#7 Reno, Nevada: Fun in the Sun

People sometimes call Reno the “Biggest Little City in the World.” It rains only 7.49 inches a year. Reno has casinos and nightlife with multiple entertainment options. It’s not that far from some beautiful natural scenery, too, such as Lake Tahoe.

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#8 Winslow, Arizona: Old-Time Charm

Winslow is a tiny community that gets only 7.64 inches of rain per year. It’s also extremely retro. People travel from far and wide to stand in this corner immortalized in song. There’s this beautiful old hotel, too, that’s worth a visit.

#9 El Paso, Texas: Two Countries, One City

El Paso lies beside Mexico. It receives only about 7.82 inches of rain annually. A fusion of American and Mexican culture is evident in this city. Colorful paintings on walls and a peek into historical classes in museums can be found here.

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#10 Winnemucca, Nevada: Desert Adventures

Winnemucca is a small town that also receives about 7.82 inches of rainfall annually. History enthusiasts find this place particularly endearing. You will learn about cowboys and have a chance to see very ancient artifacts from thousands of years ago.

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