Driest Cities in Mato Grosso

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Mato Grosso

1 Arenápolis 43.8"

2 Denise 43.8"

3 Nortelândia 43.8"

4 Jangada 48.7"

5 Rosário Oeste 52.2"

6 Poconé 52.4"

7 Cáceres 52.5"

8 Nossa Senhora do Livramento 52.9"

9 Lucas 54.2"

10 Barão de Melgaço 54.2"

11 Santo Antônio do Leverger 54.5"

12 Nobres 56.0"

13 Cuiabá 56.3"

14 Várzea Grande 56.3"

15 Mirassol d'Oeste 57.1"

16 Barra do Bugres 57.1"

17 Porto Esperidião 57.6"

18 São José dos Quatro Marcos 58.9"

19 Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade 59.6"

20 Chapada dos Guimarães 59.7"

21 Água Boa 60.5"

22 Lambari d'Oeste 60.5"

23 Juscimeira 60.8"

24 Araputanga 60.8"

25 Barra do Garças 61.0"

26 Ribeirão Cascalheira 61.0"

27 Pontal do Araguaia 61.0"

28 Nova Xavantina 61.2"

29 Jaciara 61.3"

30 Pedra Preta 61.3"

31 Pontes e Lacerda 61.3"

32 Canarana 61.3"

33 Cocalinho 61.5"

34 Rondonópolis 61.9"

35 Alto Paraguai 61.9"

36 Nova Olímpia 61.9"

37 Jauru 62.0"

38 General Carneiro 62.0"

39 Dom Aquino 62.2"

40 Campinápolis 62.6"

41 Itiquira 62.6"

42 Alto Taquari 63.6"

43 São Félix do Araguaia 63.7"

44 Campo Verde 63.9"

45 Alto Araguaia 64.0"

46 Gaúcha do Norte 64.0"

47 Guiratinga 64.2"

48 Poxoréu 64.8"

49 Alto Garças 64.8"

50 Querência 64.9"

51 Novo São Joaquim 65.0"

52 Diamantino 65.1"

53 Alto Boa Vista 65.4"

54 Bom Jesus do Araguaia 66.5"

55 Tangará da Serra 66.7"

56 Nova Lacerda 66.7"

57 Santa Terezinha 69.3"

58 Porto Alegre do Norte 70.2"

59 Boa Esperança do Norte 70.5"

60 Feliz Natal 71.3"

61 Paranatinga 72.2"

62 Confresa 72.4"

63 Santa Carmem 72.9"

64 Cláudia 72.9"

65 Vila Rica 73.0"

66 Nova Mutum 73.1"

67 Vera 73.1"

68 Nova Ubiratã 73.4"

69 Campos de Júlio 74.7"

70 Sinop 74.9"

71 Itaúba 75.4"

72 Comodoro 75.6"

73 Cotriguaçu 76.0"

74 Juara 76.1"

75 Castanheira 76.6"

76 Aripuanã 76.7"

77 Tabaporã 77.1"

78 Juína 77.2"

79 Colniza 77.5"

80 Juruena 78.0"

81 Lucas do Rio Verde 78.2"

82 São José do Rio Claro 78.2"

83 Campo Novo do Parecis 78.4"

84 Sorriso 78.5"

85 Sapezal 78.6"

86 Nova Bandeirantes 79.1"

87 Colíder 79.3"

88 Apiacás 79.5"

89 Brasnorte 79.8"

90 Marcelândia 79.8"

91 Nova Canaã do Norte 79.9"

92 Porto dos Gaúchos 80.4"

93 Nova Monte Verde 80.8"

94 Terra Nova do Norte 81.6"

95 Nova Maringá 81.6"

96 São José do Xingu 82.6"

97 Ipiranga do Norte 83.0"

98 Tapurah 84.5"

99 Carlinda 85.6"

100 Paranaíta 86.7"

The driest cities in Mato Grosso receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Arenápolis receives just 43.8 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. Arenápolis gets just 43.8" 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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