Driest Cities in Buenos Aires

Top 83 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Buenos Aires

1 Carmen de Patagones 14.7"

2 Monte Hermoso 22.3"

3 Tres Lomas 24.3"

4 Punta Alta 25.4"

5 Vedia 26.0"

6 Bahía Blanca 26.5"

7 Adrogué 28.6"

8 Ezeiza 28.6"

9 Lomas de Zamora 28.6"

10 Coronel Dorrego 28.7"

11 Carmen de Areco 28.9"

12 La Plata 29.4"

13 Berazategui 29.4"

14 Carhué 30.4"

15 Salliqueló 30.4"

16 Capitán Sarmiento 30.5"

17 Henderson 31.2"

18 Tres Arroyos 31.5"

19 Laprida 32.5"

20 Coronel Suárez 33.2"

21 Balcarce 33.2"

22 Mar del Tuyú 33.2"

23 Tigre 34.0"

24 San Isidro 34.0"

25 Merlo 34.0"

26 Villa de Mayo 34.0"

27 General Pacheco 34.0"

28 Los Polvorines 34.0"

29 Pontevedra 34.0"

30 Santos Lugares 34.0"

31 Ingeniero Pablo Nogués 34.0"

32 San Antonio de Padua 34.0"

33 Haedo 34.0"

34 Muñiz 34.0"

35 Quilmes 34.0"

36 Villa Sarmiento 34.0"

37 San Miguel 34.0"

38 El Palomar 34.0"

39 Hurlingham 34.0"

40 Don Torcuato 34.0"

41 Bella Vista 34.0"

42 Castelar 34.0"

43 San Justo 34.0"

44 Morón 34.0"

45 Open Door 34.6"

46 Capilla del Señor 34.6"

47 José C. Paz 34.6"

48 Luján 34.6"

49 Tortuguitas 34.6"

50 Pilar 34.6"

51 Necochea 34.9"

52 Olavarría 35.1"

53 Ayacucho 35.5"

54 General Villegas 35.5"

55 Mar del Plata 35.6"

56 Castelli 35.7"

57 Estación Camet 35.8"

58 General Conesa 36.0"

59 Tandil 36.2"

60 Villa Gesell 36.5"

61 Dolores 36.5"

62 San Nicolás de los Arroyos 36.6"

63 Adolfo Gonzáles Chaves 36.6"

64 San Clemente del Tuyú 36.9"

65 Azul 37.1"

66 Chivilcoy 37.6"

67 Pehuajó 37.8"

68 Tapalqué 37.9"

69 Pergamino 38.0"

70 Chacabuco 38.4"

71 Junín 38.9"

72 Salto 38.9"

73 Lincoln 38.9"

74 Chascomús 39.1"

75 Veinticinco de Mayo 39.3"

76 Campana 39.4"

77 Arrecifes 39.4"

78 Saladillo 39.7"

79 Zárate 40.1"

80 San Pedro 41.3"

81 Nueve de Julio 41.4"

82 Avellaneda 41.5"

83 Mercedes 44.6"

The driest cities in Buenos Aires receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Carmen de Patagones receives just 14.7 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. Carmen de Patagones gets just 14.7" 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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