Nevada is the driest state in the US, receiving about 10.2 inches (241 mm) of rain every year. According to data collected since 1938, Las Vegas receives slightly less than 4.2 inches of rain per year on average.
Annual precipitation in the United States 2022, by state
Nevada was the driest state, with only 8.46 inches of precipitation recorded.
The world's lowest average yearly precipitation in 0.03" (0.08 cm) during a 59-year period at Arica Chile. Lane notes that no rainfall has ever been recorded at Calama in the Atacama Desert, Chile.
South Australia is usually the driest state in Australia, with 2021 being no exception, having an average of 220.7mm average, which was 1% less than 2020.
The Atacama is the driest place on earth, other than the poles. It receives less than 1 mm of precipitation each year, and some areas haven't seen a drop of rain in more than 500 years. Forget “photo-worthy” or “memorable.” The landscapes here inspired Salvador Dalí paintings.
Chile is the place in the world which is known for the least amount of rainfall. The lowest average rainfall in Chile is found in the city of Arica. Average rainfall of Arica is 0.03 inch per year. Atacama Desert surrounds the city of Arica.
1. Hawaii – 63.70 Inches Of Rain Per Year. The wettest state in the U.S. is Hawaii.
Based on these criteria, California has the best weather in all 50 states. Coastal cities in south and central California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Barbara, experience only 20 inches of rain per year and temperatures typically between the low 60s and 85 degrees.
Photographer Amos Chapple returns to our site once once again, bringing amazing images from the state of Meghalaya, India, reportedly the rainiest spot on Earth. The village of Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives 467 inches of rain per year.
Colombia has the world's highest precipitation rate, estimated at 3,240 millimeters per year (127 inches). Due to frequent and intense rainfall, several portions of the state are permanently flooded. It is the heaviest in regions facing the Pacific, where it rains almost every day.
Australia is a stunning country to see in the rain. Though many of the tourists are visiting during the summer months, but it's a year-round destination.
Antarctica is the driest continent on earth. The amount of moisture that falls on the polar plateau is similar to the amount that falls on the world's hot deserts.
The rangelands of arid and semi-arid Australia
Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world; 70% of it is either arid or semi arid land.
Australia's annual average temperatures are projected to increase 0.4–2.0 °C above 1990 levels by the year 2030, and 1–6 °C by 2070. Average precipitation in the southwest and southeast Australia is projected to decline during this time, while regions such as the northwest may experience increases in rainfall.
Death Valley holds the record for the highest air temperature on the planet: On 10 July 1913, temperatures at the aptly named Furnace Creek area in the California desert reached a blistering 56.7°C (134.1°F). Average summer temperatures, meanwhile, often rise above 45°C (113°F).
Australia's exceptional aridity is the result of a unique combination of factors. Cold ocean currents off the west coast means there is little evaporation to form rainclouds, while the Great Dividing Range that runs down Australia's east coast prevents rain from penetrating far inland.
The city of Perth has the best weather/climate in Australia. The city enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild but wet winters. Perth is also the sunniest capital city in Australia and is considered one of the hottest experiencing over 250+ days of sunny blue skies.
In 2021, Tasmania received the highest annual rainfall of any state or territory in Australia at an average of 1378 millimeters. South Australia was the driest state with 232 millimeters of rainfall on average.
The earth is rotating at a tilted axis relative to the sun, and during the summer months, the North Pole is angled towards our star. That's why, for several weeks, the sun never sets above the Arctic Circle. Svalbard is the place in Norway where the midnight sun occurs for the longest period.
A remote area in Antarctica has been identified as the "coldest place on Earth." According to NASA, the temperatures in the East Antarctic Plateau can dip to a bone-chilling -136° F (-93.3° C).
1. Nevada. Unsurprisingly, the first entry on this list is a state famous for its arid climate and desert-like environment. With average relative humidity sitting at 38.3%, Nevada has the lowest relative humidity (when comparing states) in the country.