Driest Cities in Algeria

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Algeria

1 Tilouline 34 0.4"

2 Reggane 34 0.4"

3 Aoulef 34 0.5"

4 Adrar 34 0.5"

5 Kasbate El Djena 34 0.6"

6 Aougrout TM 0.6"

7 Timimoun TM 0.8"

8 In Salah IS 0.9"

9 Illizi 46 1.0"

10 Tinerkouk TM 1.1"

11 Zaouiet ed Debarh TM 1.1"

12 El Menia EM 1.2"

13 Tindouf 54 1.5"

14 Béni Abbès BA 1.5"

15 In Guezzam IG 1.8"

16 Hassi Messaoud 50 1.8"

17 Tamanghasset 53 1.8"

18 Rouissat 50 1.9"

19 Ouargla 50 1.9"

20 El Hadjira 50 2.2"

21 Taïbet TG 2.5"

22 Touggourt TG 2.5"

23 Tebesbest TG 2.5"

24 Robbah 43 2.5"

25 Metlili Chaamba 45 2.6"

26 Megarine TG 2.6"

27 El Oued 43 2.6"

28 Guemar 43 2.6"

29 Ghardaïa 45 2.7"

30 Debila 43 2.7"

31 Reguiba 43 2.8"

32 Guerara 45 2.8"

33 Abadla 38 2.8"

34 Sidi Amrane MG 2.8"

35 Djamaa MG 3.0"

36 Béchar 38 3.0"

37 El Meghaïer MG 3.3"

38 Berriane 45 3.5"

39 Zeribet el Oued 19 5.0"

40 Oumache 19 5.0"

41 Sidi Okba 19 5.1"

42 El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh 42 5.3"

43 Ouled Djellal OD 5.3"

44 Sidi Khaled OD 5.4"

45 Brezina 42 5.5"

46 Tolga 19 5.8"

47 Biskra 19 6.0"

48 Laghouat 25 6.2"

49 Aïn Sefra 49 6.5"

50 Messaad 22 6.7"

51 Naama 49 8.0"

52 Bou Saâda 27 8.4"

53 Barika 03 8.8"

54 M'Sila 27 8.9"

55 Mecheria 49 9.2"

56 Bir el Ater 33 9.2"

57 Feidh el Botma 22 10.4"

58 Aïn Oussera 22 10.6"

59 El Bayadh 42 10.6"

60 ’Aïn el Bell 22 10.9"

61 ’Aïn el Melh 27 11.2"

62 N’Gaous 03 11.3"

63 Boumagueur 03 11.3"

64 Ain el Hadjel 27 11.4"

65 El Idrissia 22 11.5"

66 Birine 22 11.7"

67 Ksar Chellala 13 11.9"

68 Aïn Touta 03 12.3"

69 Aflou 25 12.6"

70 Hassi Bahbah 22 12.6"

71 Arzew 09 12.9"

72 Saïda 10 12.9"

73 ’Aïn el Hadjar 10 12.9"

74 Charef 22 13.0"

75 Djelfa 22 13.3"

76 Dar Chioukh 22 13.4"

77 Relizane 51 13.7"

78 Bougzoul 06 13.7"

79 Aïn el Bya 09 13.7"

80 Mostaganem 07 13.7"

81 El Amria 36 13.8"

82 ’Aïn el Turk 09 14.1"

83 Mers el Kebir 09 14.1"

84 ’Aïn Deheb 13 14.1"

85 Bou Tlelis 09 14.1"

86 El Malah 36 14.1"

87 Batna City 03 14.2"

88 Assi Bou Nif 09 14.2"

89 Gdyel 09 14.2"

90 Sidi Aïssa 27 14.3"

91 Hammam Bou Hadjar 36 14.3"

92 Oran 09 14.3"

93 Bir el Djir 09 14.3"

94 Es Senia 09 14.5"

95 Sidi ech Chahmi 09 14.5"

96 En Nedjma 09 14.5"

97 Sig 26 14.6"

98 Mohammadia 26 14.7"

99 Beni Saf 36 14.8"

100 Ghazaouet 15 14.9"

The driest cities in Algeria receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Tilouline receives just 0.4 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. Tilouline gets just 0.4" 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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