Driest Cities in Ceará

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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All Countries · Brazil · Ceará

Driest Cities — Ceará

1 Porteiras 14.9"

2 Milagres 14.9"

3 Mauriti 14.9"

4 Jati 14.9"

5 Brejo Santo 14.9"

6 Abaiara 14.9"

7 Missão Velha 15.4"

8 Lavras da Mangabeira 15.4"

9 Barro 15.4"

10 Aurora 15.4"

11 Ipaumirim 16.8"

12 Jardim 17.0"

13 Barbalha 17.0"

14 Umari 18.3"

15 Baixio 18.3"

16 Santana do Cariri 18.3"

17 Nova Olinda 18.3"

18 Juazeiro do Norte 18.3"

19 Farias Brito 18.3"

20 Crato 18.3"

21 Caririaçu 18.3"

22 Altaneira 18.3"

23 Pereiro 22.8"

24 Jaguaribe 22.8"

25 Iracema 22.8"

26 Ereré 22.8"

27 Tauá 23.2"

28 São João dos Inhamuns 23.2"

29 Arneiroz 24.0"

30 Independência 24.4"

31 Campos Sales 24.9"

32 Aiuaba 25.6"

33 Várzea Alegre 25.9"

34 Salitre 27.0"

35 Catarina 27.7"

36 Parambu 27.9"

37 Quiterianópolis 28.0"

38 Saboeiro 28.5"

39 Madalena 28.5"

40 Caridade 28.8"

41 Santa Quitéria 28.9"

42 Antonina do Norte 29.5"

43 Canindé 29.7"

44 Boa Viagem 29.9"

45 Potengi 30.0"

46 Paramoti 30.0"

47 Araripe 30.1"

48 Croatá 30.2"

49 Assaré 30.2"

50 Monsenhor Tabosa 30.4"

51 Mombaça 30.4"

52 Quixeramobim 30.5"

53 Irauçuba 30.6"

54 Jaguaretama 30.6"

55 Novo Oriente 30.9"

56 Alto Santo 31.1"

57 General Sampaio 31.2"

58 Ipaporanga 31.2"

59 Senador Pompeu 31.5"

60 Potiretama 31.6"

61 Tejuçuoca 31.8"

62 Banabuiú 31.8"

63 Tabuleiro do Norte 31.8"

64 Russas 31.8"

65 Quixeré 31.8"

66 Limoeiro do Norte 31.8"

67 Jaguaruana 31.8"

68 Morada Nova 32.0"

69 São João do Jaguaribe 32.1"

70 Jaguaribara 32.1"

71 Piquet Carneiro 32.3"

72 Ibicuitinga 32.5"

73 Solonópole 32.6"

74 Mulungu 32.6"

75 Itapiúna 32.6"

76 Guaramiranga 32.6"

77 Capistrano 32.6"

78 Baturité 32.6"

79 Aratuba 32.6"

80 Aracoiaba 32.6"

81 Tamboril 32.8"

82 Orós 32.9"

83 Catunda 32.9"

84 Ibaretama 33.0"

85 Itatira 33.0"

86 Crateús 33.0"

87 Ararendá 33.1"

88 Ubajara 33.3"

89 São Benedito 33.3"

90 Nova Russas 33.3"

91 Ibiapina 33.3"

92 Graça 33.3"

93 Frecheirinha 33.3"

94 Carnaubal 33.3"

95 Milhã 33.4"

96 Apuiarés 33.5"

97 Tarrafas 33.6"

98 Pedra Branca 33.9"

99 Deputado Irapuan Pinheiro 33.9"

100 Acopiara 34.3"

The driest cities in Ceará receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Porteiras receives just 14.9 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. Porteiras gets just 14.9" 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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