Driest Cities in Minas Gerais

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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All Countries · Brazil · Minas Gerais

Driest Cities — Minas Gerais

1 Virgem da Lapa 18.9"

2 Chapada do Norte 18.9"

3 Francisco Badaró 18.9"

4 Jenipapo de Minas 18.9"

5 Berilo 18.9"

6 Minas Novas 18.9"

7 Frei Gaspar 24.8"

8 Teófilo Otoni 24.8"

9 Itambacuri 24.8"

10 Ouro Verde de Minas 24.8"

11 Mendes Pimentel 27.5"

12 São João do Paraíso 28.7"

13 Coroaci 28.9"

14 São Pedro do Suaçuí 28.9"

15 Peçanha 28.9"

16 São José do Jacuri 28.9"

17 Galiléia 29.0"

18 Tumiritinga 29.0"

19 Central de Minas 29.0"

20 Conselheiro Pena 29.0"

21 Ninheira 29.8"

22 Itaobim 31.1"

23 Indaiabira 31.2"

24 Itinga 31.2"

25 São Sebastião do Maranhão 31.3"

26 Santa Maria do Suaçuí 31.3"

27 Água Boa 31.3"

28 Espinosa 31.6"

29 Jacinto 31.7"

30 Manga 31.9"

31 Capim Branco 32.0"

32 Sete Lagoas 32.0"

33 Vespasiano 32.0"

34 São José da Lapa 32.0"

35 Lagoa Santa 32.0"

36 Pedro Leopoldo 32.0"

37 Baldim 32.0"

38 Prudente de Morais 32.0"

39 Confins 32.0"

40 Matozinhos 32.0"

41 Jordânia 32.2"

42 Barreiro do Jaíba 32.2"

43 Verdelândia 32.2"

44 Matias Cardoso 32.2"

45 Medina 32.4"

46 Pedra Azul 32.5"

47 Jequitinhonha 32.6"

48 Jaíba 32.6"

49 Cachoeira de Pajeú 32.6"

50 Mamonas 32.7"

51 Monte Azul 32.7"

52 Divisa Alegre 32.9"

53 Águas Vermelhas 32.9"

54 Comercinho 33.0"

55 Montezuma 33.0"

56 Divisópolis 33.1"

57 Mato Verde 33.1"

58 Joaíma 33.4"

59 Curral de Dentro 33.4"

60 Araçuaí 33.5"

61 Frei Inocêncio 33.7"

62 Pai Pedro 33.7"

63 Papagaios 33.8"

64 Maravilhas 33.8"

65 Paraopeba 33.8"

66 Inhaúma 33.8"

67 Caetanópolis 33.8"

68 Almenara 33.9"

69 Nova Porteirinha 33.9"

70 Janaúba 33.9"

71 Ponto dos Volantes 33.9"

72 Rubim 33.9"

73 Governador Valadares 34.0"

74 Itanhomi 34.0"

75 Taiobeiras 34.0"

76 Periquito 34.0"

77 Alpercata 34.0"

78 Engenheiro Caldas 34.0"

79 Sobrália 34.0"

80 Coronel Murta 34.2"

81 Salto da Divisa 34.3"

82 Rubelita 34.3"

83 Salinas 34.4"

84 Juvenília 34.5"

85 Itacarambi 34.8"

86 Santo Antônio do Retiro 35.1"

87 Itabirinha 35.2"

88 São João do Manteninha 35.2"

89 Mantena 35.3"

90 Ibiracatu 35.4"

91 Porteirinha 35.4"

92 Santo Antônio do Jacinto 35.8"

93 Felisburgo 35.9"

94 Rio Pardo de Minas 36.0"

95 Ipanema 36.5"

96 Lajinha 36.5"

97 Mutum 36.5"

98 Chalé 36.5"

99 Mata Verde 36.6"

100 Iapu 36.6"

The driest cities in Minas Gerais receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Virgem da Lapa receives just 18.9 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. Virgem da Lapa gets just 18.9" 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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