Death Valley, CA David Bara, Masterman Middle School
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Driest, as in rainfall, not overall Humidity? That's credited to Yuma, AZ
Top 10 of weather data compiled here: http://web2.airmail.net/danb1/usrecords.htm
(That website's chart data sources:: The National Climatic Data Center, Riskmeter Online, Hurricane City, Weatherpages.com, National Lung Association, Sperling's Best Places)
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The driest place in the US is typically considered to be Death Valley, located in California. It holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth and receives very little rainfall annually.
Probably Lima,Peru Is The Driest Capital In The World.It Lies In The Atacama Desert Which Is known To be The Driest place On earth.Average rainfall In Lima is Only 7mm Per Year(0.3 in)!
Death Valley, CA
The hottest place in the united states is Death Valley, in California. In 1913, it hit 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat, obviously, leads to a lack of moisture, too, so Death Valley is also very dry.
The ten driest states in America are Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, North Dakota, Idaho, and South Dakota. All of these states are western and mountainous.
The Atacama Desert in Chile is considered the driest place on Earth, receiving an average of less than 0.04 inches (1 mm) of rainfall per year. Some weather stations in the desert have recorded no rainfall for decades.
The rainiest place on earth is found in the state of Hawaii. Specifically, the town of Hilo on the island of Hawaii experiences high levels of rainfall due to its location on the windward side of the island.
The foggiest place in the US is typically the coastal region of the Pacific Northwest, specifically locations like Point Reyes in California and Cape Disappointment in Washington. These areas experience frequent fog due to the meeting of cool ocean currents and warmer air.
The wettest place in the US is typically considered to be the town of Quillayute, Washington, which receives over 100 inches of rain annually. The nearby region of the Olympic Peninsula is known for its high precipitation levels due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Olympic Mountains.
Fracking is primarily taking place in the United States, with significant operations in states like Texas, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. Other countries where fracking is prominent include Canada, China, and Argentina.