Driest Cities in Argentina

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Argentina Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Driest Cities - Argentina

1 Chimbas 18 2.1"
2 San Juan 18 2.1"
3 Santa Lucía 18 2.1"
4 Albardón 18 2.1"
5 Nueve de Julio 18 2.1"
6 Villa Paula de Sarmiento 18 2.1"
7 Pocito 18 2.1"
8 Caucete 18 2.1"
9 Villa General San Martín 18 2.1"
10 Junín 13 4.4"
11 Rivadavia 13 4.4"
12 Fiambalá 02 4.7"
13 Calingasta 18 5.2"
14 Perito Moreno 20 5.3"
15 San Antonio de los Cobres 17 5.4"
16 San José de Jáchal 18 5.4"
17 Sarmiento 04 5.8"
18 Cutral-Có 15 6.1"
19 Tinogasta 02 6.1"
20 Plaza Huincul 15 6.1"
21 Cachi 17 6.8"
22 Comandante Luis Piedrabuena 20 6.9"
23 La Consulta 13 6.9"
24 Cafayate 17 7.0"
25 Puerto Madryn 04 7.1"
26 Las Heras 20 7.1"
27 Puerto Santa Cruz 20 7.2"
28 Añelo 15 7.4"
29 General Roca 16 7.9"
30 San Martín 13 8.0"
31 Gaiman 04 8.0"
32 Cervantes 16 8.0"
33 Rawson 04 8.0"
34 Humahuaca 10 8.1"
35 Los Menucos 16 8.2"
36 Trelew 04 8.2"
37 Pico Truncado 20 8.2"
38 Ingeniero Luis A. Huergo 16 8.3"
39 Puerto Deseado 20 8.3"
40 Abra Pampa 10 8.3"
41 Caleta Olivia 20 8.4"
42 Zapala 15 8.4"
43 Chilecito 12 8.6"
44 Sierra Grande 16 8.8"
45 Rada Tilly 04 9.1"
46 Tilcara 10 9.2"
47 Maimará 10 9.2"
48 Senillosa 15 9.3"
49 Puerto San Julián 20 9.3"
50 Villa Regina 16 9.4"
51 General Enrique Godoy 16 9.4"
52 Comodoro Rivadavia 04 9.6"
53 Río Gallegos 20 9.8"
54 Ingeniero Jacobacci 16 10.3"
55 Catriel 16 10.3"
56 General Conesa 16 10.4"
57 Veinticinco de Mayo 11 10.4"
58 San Antonio Oeste 16 10.8"
59 San Rafael 13 11.5"
60 Lamarque 16 11.7"
61 Choele Choel 16 11.7"
62 Fray Luis Beltrán 16 11.9"
63 Aimogasta 12 11.9"
64 Arauco 12 11.9"
65 Cipolletti 16 11.9"
66 Allen 16 11.9"
67 Centenario 15 11.9"
68 Neuquén 15 11.9"
69 General Fernández Oro 16 11.9"
70 Plottier 15 11.9"
71 Cinco Saltos 16 11.9"
72 Villa San Agustín 18 12.1"
73 Las Lajas 15 12.2"
74 Río Grande 23 12.2"
75 Gobernador Gregores 20 12.3"
76 Chos Malal 15 12.3"
77 La Quiaca 10 13.0"
78 La Rioja 12 13.1"
79 Andalgalá 02 13.2"
80 El Calafate 20 13.6"
81 Río Colorado 16 14.0"
82 La Adela 11 14.0"
83 Viedma 16 14.1"
84 Carmen de Patagones 01 14.7"
85 28 de Noviembre 20 15.2"
86 Belén 02 15.3"
87 Chamical 12 17.2"
88 Río Turbio 20 17.3"
89 Yacimientos Río Turbio 20 17.3"
90 Capayán 02 17.3"
91 San Luis 19 18.3"
92 La Punta 19 18.3"
93 Huillapima 02 18.4"
94 Trancas 24 18.4"
95 Recreo 02 18.5"
96 General Acha 11 18.6"
97 Icaño 02 20.1"
98 Catamarca 02 20.8"
99 Guatraché 11 21.7"
100 Ushuaia 23 22.1"

The driest cities in Argentina receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Chimbas receives just 2.1 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. Chimbas gets just 2.1" 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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