Driest Cities in Brazil

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Brazil

1 Acauã 20 12.6"

2 Paulistana 20 12.6"

3 Betânia do Piauí 20 12.6"

4 São Julião 20 12.7"

5 Alagoinha do Piauí 20 12.7"

6 Santo Antônio de Lisboa 20 12.7"

7 Francisco Santos 20 12.7"

8 Campo Grande do Piauí 20 12.7"

9 Monsenhor Hipólito 20 12.7"

10 Rio do Antônio 05 13.4"

11 Santana 05 13.4"

12 Caculé 05 13.4"

13 Malhada de Pedras 05 13.4"

14 Guajeru 05 13.4"

15 Tuparetama 30 13.7"

16 Água Branca 17 13.7"

17 Imaculada 17 13.7"

18 Santa Terezinha 30 13.7"

19 São José do Egito 30 13.7"

20 Maturéia 17 13.7"

21 Solidão 30 13.7"

22 Tabira 30 13.7"

23 Mulungu do Morro 05 14.0"

24 Bonito 05 14.0"

25 Iraquara 05 14.0"

26 Souto Soares 05 14.0"

27 Milagres 06 14.9"

28 Jati 06 14.9"

29 Mauriti 06 14.9"

30 Porteiras 06 14.9"

31 Cedro 30 14.9"

32 Brejo Santo 06 14.9"

33 Abaiara 06 14.9"

34 Presidente Jânio Quadros 05 15.1"

35 Barro 06 15.4"

36 Lavras da Mangabeira 06 15.4"

37 Missão Velha 06 15.4"

38 Aurora 06 15.4"

39 Curaçá 05 15.8"

40 Santana de Mangueira 17 16.2"

41 Bonito de Santa Fé 17 16.2"

42 Ibiara 17 16.2"

43 Conceição 17 16.2"

44 Diamante 17 16.2"

45 Parelhas 22 16.3"

46 Picuí 17 16.3"

47 Currais Novos 22 16.3"

48 Acari 22 16.3"

49 Carnaúba dos Dantas 22 16.3"

50 Jaicós 20 16.4"

51 Patos do Piauí 20 16.4"

52 Simões 20 16.4"

53 Massapê do Piauí 20 16.4"

54 Padre Marcos 20 16.4"

55 Santa Maria da Boa Vista 30 16.8"

56 Nazarezinho 17 16.8"

57 São José de Caiana 17 16.8"

58 Ipaumirim 06 16.8"

59 Cajazeiras 17 16.8"

60 São José de Piranhas 17 16.8"

61 Marizópolis 17 16.8"

62 Cachoeira dos Índios 17 16.8"

63 Granito 30 17.0"

64 Pedra Lavrada 17 17.0"

65 Jardim 06 17.0"

66 Junco do Seridó 17 17.0"

67 Soledade 17 17.0"

68 Cubati 17 17.0"

69 Barbalha 06 17.0"

70 Moreilândia 30 17.0"

71 São Vicente do Seridó 17 17.0"

72 Equador 22 17.0"

73 Exu 30 17.0"

74 Rodelas 05 17.1"

75 Ourolândia 05 17.2"

76 Quijingue 05 17.2"

77 Manaíra 17 17.3"

78 Santana dos Garrotes 17 17.3"

79 Quixabá 30 17.3"

80 Nova Olinda 17 17.3"

81 Princesa Isabel 17 17.3"

82 Boa Ventura 17 17.3"

83 Itaporanga 17 17.3"

84 Juru 17 17.3"

85 Tavares 17 17.3"

86 Chorrochó 05 17.3"

87 Dom Expedito Lopes 20 17.5"

88 Ipiranga do Piauí 20 17.5"

89 Picos 20 17.5"

90 Geminiano 20 17.5"

91 Sussuapara 20 17.5"

92 São José do Piauí 20 17.5"

93 Livramento 17 17.5"

94 Desterro 17 17.5"

95 Itapetim 30 17.5"

96 Sumé 17 17.5"

97 Orocó 30 17.6"

98 Macururé 05 17.9"

99 Belém de São Francisco 30 17.9"

100 Petrolândia 30 18.2"

The driest cities in Brazil receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Acauã receives just 12.6 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. Acauã gets just 12.6" 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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