Driest Cities in Rio Grande do Sul

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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All Countries · Brazil · Rio Grande do Sul

Driest Cities — Rio Grande do Sul

1 Chuí 46.2"

2 Santa Vitória do Palmar 46.2"

3 Rio Grande 47.4"

4 São José do Norte 47.4"

5 Jaguarão 50.6"

6 Arroio Grande 52.0"

7 São Lourenço do Sul 53.2"

8 Herval 53.4"

9 Pedro Osório 53.6"

10 Cerrito 53.6"

11 Rio Pardo 53.7"

12 Tavares 53.9"

13 Pelotas 54.5"

14 Capão do Leão 54.5"

15 Pantano Grande 54.9"

16 Mostardas 55.0"

17 Camaquã 55.2"

18 Candiota 55.4"

19 Cristal 55.8"

20 Morro Redondo 56.0"

21 Torres 56.1"

22 Amaral Ferrador 56.5"

23 Hulha Negra 56.5"

24 Pinheiro Machado 56.7"

25 Dom Feliciano 56.8"

26 Cerro Grande do Sul 56.8"

27 Cachoeira do Sul 57.1"

28 Piratini 57.4"

29 Canguçu 57.7"

30 Bagé 58.0"

31 Quaraí 58.2"

32 Dom Pedrito 58.4"

33 Xangri-lá 58.6"

34 Tramandaí 58.7"

35 Imbé 58.7"

36 Palmares do Sul 58.7"

37 Santana da Boa Vista 58.9"

38 Balneário Pinhal 59.1"

39 Cidreira 59.1"

40 Encruzilhada do Sul 59.3"

41 Sant'Ana do Livramento 59.6"

42 Caçapava do Sul 60.0"

43 Osório 60.2"

44 Lavras do Sul 60.6"

45 Formigueiro 60.8"

46 São Gabriel 61.1"

47 São Borja 61.3"

48 Itaqui 61.3"

49 Uruguaiana 61.3"

50 São Sepé 61.9"

51 Santo Antônio da Patrulha 62.1"

52 Restinga Sêca 62.2"

53 Rosário do Sul 62.2"

54 Bom Jesus 64.4"

55 Cacequi 64.9"

56 Alegrete 65.3"

57 Vacaria 65.6"

58 Caraá 65.9"

59 São Vicente do Sul 66.4"

60 Manoel Viana 66.5"

61 Rolante 66.7"

62 Júlio de Castilhos 66.9"

63 São Francisco de Assis 67.2"

64 Cruz Alta 68.2"

65 Tupanciretã 68.5"

66 Caxias do Sul 68.6"

67 São Marcos 68.8"

68 Jaguari 69.2"

69 Flores da Cunha 70.0"

70 Panambi 70.1"

71 Condor 70.1"

72 Santiago 70.3"

73 Santo Antônio das Missões 71.6"

74 Palmeira das Missões 72.6"

75 General Câmara 73.0"

76 Minas do Leão 73.0"

77 Butiá 73.0"

78 Taquari 73.0"

79 Bossoroca 73.1"

80 Guaíba 74.1"

81 Nova Santa Rita 74.1"

82 Triunfo 74.1"

83 Charqueadas 74.1"

84 Eldorado do Sul 74.1"

85 São Jerônimo 74.1"

86 Arroio dos Ratos 74.1"

87 São Luiz Gonzaga 75.3"

88 Tapes 77.1"

89 Barra do Ribeiro 77.1"

90 Sertão Santana 77.1"

91 Barão do Triunfo 77.1"

92 Sentinela do Sul 77.1"

93 Glorinha 77.4"

94 Sapucaia do Sul 77.4"

95 Esteio 77.4"

96 Cachoeirinha 77.4"

97 Viamão 77.4"

98 Canoas 77.4"

99 Porto Alegre 77.4"

100 Gravataí 77.4"

The driest cities in Rio Grande do Sul receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Chuí receives just 46.2 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. Chuí gets just 46.2" 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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