Driest Cities in Paraná

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Paraná

1 Cerro Azul 46.6"

2 Terra Rica 48.4"

3 Diamante do Norte 48.6"

4 Marilena 49.4"

5 Adrianópolis 49.8"

6 Salto do Itararé 50.2"

7 Carlópolis 50.2"

8 Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo 50.2"

9 Querência do Norte 52.4"

10 Curiúva 53.8"

11 Figueira 54.1"

12 Telêmaco Borba 54.3"

13 Tibagi 54.5"

14 Rio Negro 55.0"

15 Doutor Ulysses 55.7"

16 Sapopema 55.7"

17 Iretama 55.8"

18 São Jorge do Patrocínio 56.1"

19 Imbaú 56.9"

20 Ipiranga 56.9"

21 Altônia 57.1"

22 Imbituva 57.2"

23 Tunas do Paraná 57.3"

24 Terra Roxa 57.5"

25 Ventania 57.5"

26 Tomazina 57.5"

27 Pinhalão 57.5"

28 Ibaiti 57.5"

29 Arapoti 57.5"

30 Wenceslau Braz 57.5"

31 Palmeira 57.6"

32 Antônio Olinto 57.7"

33 Nova Tebas 57.9"

34 Santana do Itararé 58.0"

35 São José da Boa Vista 58.0"

36 Jaguariaíva 58.0"

37 Sengés 58.0"

38 Ponta Grossa 58.3"

39 Francisco Alves 58.5"

40 Ivaí 58.6"

41 Guamiranga 58.6"

42 Ortigueira 58.7"

43 Tijucas do Sul 58.7"

44 Reserva 58.9"

45 Uraí 58.9"

46 Alvorada do Sul 58.9"

47 Primeiro de Maio 58.9"

48 Sertaneja 58.9"

49 Bela Vista do Paraíso 58.9"

50 Sertanópolis 58.9"

51 São Mateus do Sul 59.5"

52 Prudentópolis 59.6"

53 Luiziana 59.6"

54 São Jerônimo da Serra 59.8"

55 Ribeirão do Pinhal 59.8"

56 Congonhinhas 59.8"

57 Nova Fátima 59.8"

58 Abatiá 59.8"

59 Jaboti 60.0"

60 Joaquim Távora 60.0"

61 Santo Antônio da Platina 60.0"

62 Quatiguá 60.0"

63 Siqueira Campos 60.0"

64 Cândido de Abreu 60.0"

65 Rosário do Ivaí 60.0"

66 Piraí do Sul 60.1"

67 Santa Mariana 60.7"

68 Itambaracá 60.7"

69 Cornélio Procópio 60.7"

70 Bandeirantes 60.7"

71 Ribeirão Claro 60.7"

72 Jacarezinho 60.7"

73 Andirá 60.7"

74 Cambará 60.7"

75 Carambeí 60.9"

76 Rio Azul 60.9"

77 Mauá da Serra 61.1"

78 Manoel Ribas 61.6"

79 Castro 61.7"

80 Nova Londrina 62.0"

81 Santa Isabel do Ivaí 62.0"

82 Loanda 62.0"

83 Guaíra 63.1"

84 Mamborê 63.6"

85 Itaperuçu 64.3"

86 Curitiba 64.4"

87 Balsa Nova 64.4"

88 Contenda 64.4"

89 Campo Largo 64.4"

90 Fazenda Rio Grande 64.4"

91 Araucária 64.4"

92 Almirante Tamandaré 64.4"

93 Campo Magro 64.4"

94 Santo Inácio 64.6"

95 Colorado 64.7"

96 Santa Fé 64.7"

97 Iguaraçu 64.7"

98 Paranacity 64.7"

99 Nova Esperança 64.7"

100 General Carneiro 64.8"

The driest cities in Paraná receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Cerro Azul receives just 46.6 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. Cerro Azul gets just 46.6" 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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