Driest Cities in Maranhão

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Maranhão

1 Sucupira do Norte 36.8"

2 Raposa 36.8"

3 Paraibano 36.8"

4 Pastos Bons 36.8"

5 Loreto 39.2"

6 Porto Franco 40.1"

7 Estreito 40.1"

8 Benedito Leite 42.6"

9 Fortuna 42.7"

10 Barão de Grajaú 43.4"

11 São Raimundo das Mangabeiras 43.6"

12 Sambaíba 43.6"

13 Barra do Corda 43.7"

14 Jenipapo dos Vieiras 43.9"

15 Jatobá 45.3"

16 São Domingos do Maranhão 45.9"

17 Grajaú 46.2"

18 Tasso Fragoso 46.8"

19 Buriti Bravo 46.9"

20 Governador Luiz Rocha 46.9"

21 Arame 47.6"

22 Balsas 48.0"

23 Santa Filomena do Maranhão 48.3"

24 Fernando Falcão 48.8"

25 Fortaleza dos Nogueiras 48.8"

26 Lagoa do Mato 49.0"

27 Davinópolis 49.2"

28 Imperatriz 49.2"

29 João Lisboa 49.2"

30 Governador Edison Lobão 49.2"

31 Senador La Rocque 49.2"

32 Nova Colinas 49.3"

33 Formosa da Serra Negra 49.7"

34 Passagem Franca 50.0"

35 Bom Jardim 50.1"

36 São João dos Patos 50.3"

37 Colinas 50.4"

38 Governador Eugênio Barros 50.6"

39 Riachão 50.6"

40 Senador Alexandre Costa 50.8"

41 São Francisco do Maranhão 50.9"

42 Presidente Dutra 51.0"

43 Amarante do Maranhão 51.5"

44 Tuntum 51.9"

45 São Pedro dos Crentes 52.0"

46 São Domingos do Azeitão 52.1"

47 Sítio Novo 52.4"

48 Feira Nova do Maranhão 53.0"

49 Parnarama 54.0"

50 Lagoa Grande do Maranhão 54.0"

51 Buritirama 54.4"

52 Montes Altos 55.0"

53 Matões 56.0"

54 Mirador 56.1"

55 São João do Soter 56.2"

56 Santana do Maranhão 56.2"

57 Alto Parnaíba 56.2"

58 Tutóia 56.4"

59 Marajá do Sena 56.8"

60 São Raimundo do Doca Bezerra 57.1"

61 Cururupu 57.2"

62 São Francisco do Brejão 57.2"

63 Buriticupu 57.3"

64 Brejo de Areia 57.3"

65 Bom Jesus das Selvas 58.1"

66 Santo Antônio dos Lopes 58.2"

67 Joselândia 58.2"

68 Governador Archer 58.2"

69 São José dos Basílios 58.2"

70 Dom Pedro 58.2"

71 Timon 58.4"

72 São João do Paraíso 58.5"

73 Lajeado Novo 58.7"

74 Barreirinhas 58.9"

75 Cidelândia 58.9"

76 Paulino Neves 59.0"

77 Codó 59.1"

78 Milagres do Maranhão 59.2"

79 Santa Luzia 59.2"

80 Santa Quitéria do Maranhão 59.2"

81 São Bernardo 59.2"

82 Araioses 59.5"

83 Água Doce do Maranhão 59.5"

84 Açailândia 59.8"

85 Ribamar Fiquene 59.8"

86 Timbiras 60.6"

87 Alto Alegre do Maranhão 60.6"

88 Caxias 60.8"

89 Aldeias Altas 61.4"

90 Vila Nova dos Martírios 61.4"

91 Altamira do Maranhão 61.5"

92 Coroatá 61.5"

93 Bacuri 62.5"

94 Porto Rico do Maranhão 62.5"

95 Magalhães de Almeida 62.6"

96 Mirinzal 63.1"

97 Serrano do Maranhão 63.2"

98 São Mateus do Maranhão 63.4"

99 Afonso Cunha 63.7"

100 Cedral 63.9"

The driest cities in Maranhão receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Sucupira do Norte receives just 36.8 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. Sucupira do Norte gets just 36.8" 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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