Driest Cities in Rio Grande do Norte

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Rio Grande do Norte

1 Currais Novos 16.3"

2 Parelhas 16.3"

3 Acari 16.3"

4 Carnaúba dos Dantas 16.3"

5 Equador 17.0"

6 Luís Gomes 18.3"

7 José da Penha 18.3"

8 Lagoa Nova 18.8"

9 Santana do Matos 18.8"

10 Cerro Corá 18.8"

11 São Vicente 18.8"

12 Tenente Laurentino Cruz 18.8"

13 Alexandria 21.1"

14 Tenente Ananias 21.1"

15 Marcelino Vieira 21.1"

16 São Miguel 22.8"

17 Doutor Severiano 22.8"

18 Encanto 22.8"

19 João Câmara 23.3"

20 Lajes 23.3"

21 Jandaíra 23.3"

22 Santa Cruz 25.1"

23 São Paulo do Potengi 25.1"

24 Tangará 25.1"

25 Campo Redondo 25.1"

26 São Tomé 25.1"

27 Riachuelo 25.1"

28 Caiçara do Norte 25.3"

29 Jaçanã 25.5"

30 Japi 25.5"

31 Coronel Ezequiel 25.5"

32 Nova Cruz 25.5"

33 Santo Antônio 25.5"

34 Montanhas 25.5"

35 São José do Campestre 25.5"

36 Passa e Fica 25.5"

37 Espírito Santo 25.5"

38 Lagoa d'Anta 25.5"

39 Serrinha 25.5"

40 Serra de São Bento 25.5"

41 Várzea 25.5"

42 Caicó 25.6"

43 Jardim do Seridó 25.6"

44 Cruzeta 25.6"

45 São João do Sabugi 25.6"

46 Macau 25.8"

47 Parnamirim 25.8"

48 São Gonçalo do Amarante 25.8"

49 Macaíba 25.8"

50 Monte Alegre 25.8"

51 Brejinho 25.8"

52 Ielmo Marinho 25.8"

53 Vera Cruz 25.8"

54 Serra Caiada 25.8"

55 Bom Jesus 25.8"

56 Boa Saúde 25.8"

57 Lagoa Salgada 25.8"

58 Lagoa de Pedras 25.8"

59 Senador Elói de Souza 25.8"

60 São Pedro 25.8"

61 Porto do Mangue 26.4"

62 Guamaré 26.5"

63 Jardim de Piranhas 26.7"

64 Serra Negra do Norte 26.7"

65 Pendências 27.5"

66 Angicos 27.5"

67 Afonso Bezerra 27.5"

68 Pedro Avelino 27.5"

69 Jucurutu 28.6"

70 Paraú 28.6"

71 Florânia 28.6"

72 São Rafael 28.6"

73 Pau dos Ferros 28.7"

74 Umarizal 28.7"

75 Martins 28.7"

76 Portalegre 28.7"

77 Antônio Martins 28.7"

78 Severiano Melo 28.7"

79 Rafael Fernandes 28.7"

80 Itaú 28.7"

81 Areia Branca 29.2"

82 Grossos 29.2"

83 Açu 29.5"

84 Ipanguaçu 29.5"

85 Alto do Rodrigues 29.5"

86 Carnaubais 29.5"

87 Itajá 29.5"

88 Serra do Mel 29.9"

89 Upanema 30.2"

90 Apodi 30.6"

91 Felipe Guerra 30.6"

92 Caraúbas 30.8"

93 Patu 30.8"

94 Campo Grande 30.8"

95 Governador Dix-Sept Rosado 31.1"

96 Mossoró 31.1"

97 Tibau 32.4"

98 Ceará-Mirim 33.3"

99 Extremoz 33.3"

100 Poço Branco 33.3"

The driest cities in Rio Grande do Norte receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Currais Novos receives just 16.3 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. Currais Novos gets just 16.3" 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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