Driest Cities in Chad

Top 66 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Chad

1 Ounianga Kébir 28 0.3"

2 Faya-Largeau 23 0.5"

3 Kirdimi 23 0.6"

4 Fada 28 2.4"

5 Amdjarass 27 5.0"

6 Salal 22 5.7"

7 Nokou 06 6.5"

8 Mao 06 8.0"

9 Iriba 02 8.7"

10 Biltine 02 9.6"

11 Bol 07 9.7"

12 Moussoro 22 10.4"

13 Guéréda 02 11.5"

14 Massakory 18 13.5"

15 Abéché 12 15.1"

16 Umm Hājar 01 15.3"

17 Massaguet 18 16.4"

18 Yao 01 16.7"

19 Adré 12 17.8"

20 Ati 01 18.8"

21 Bokoro 18 19.1"

22 N'Djamena 21 19.6"

23 Am Dam 25 20.2"

24 Bodo 15 20.4"

25 Dourbali 15 20.6"

26 Mandelia 15 20.9"

27 Abdi 12 20.9"

28 Mangalmé 05 21.6"

29 Goz Beida 25 23.8"

30 Bitkine 05 24.1"

31 Mongo 05 24.4"

32 Guelendeng 16 26.0"

33 Ngama 18 27.1"

34 Ngama 15 27.1"

35 Abou Déïa 13 29.0"

36 Melfi 05 29.5"

37 Bongor 16 30.2"

38 Am Timan 13 31.5"

39 Bousso 15 31.9"

40 Fianga 16 33.0"

41 Haraze 13 34.3"

42 Léré 20 34.7"

43 Déressia 14 34.8"

44 Mboursou Léré 20 35.0"

45 Gounou Gaya 16 36.7"

46 Kyabé 17 37.1"

47 Goundi 19 37.4"

48 Pala 20 37.7"

49 Laï 14 37.8"

50 Maro 19 38.2"

51 Koumra 19 38.5"

52 Béré 14 38.7"

53 Kelo 14 39.4"

54 Sarh 17 39.4"

55 Bédiondo 19 39.7"

56 Doba 09 40.6"

57 Krim Krim 08 40.6"

58 Moïssala 19 40.6"

59 Bébédja 09 40.9"

60 Benoy 08 40.9"

61 Goré 09 41.8"

62 Moundou 08 42.1"

63 Ngouri 08 42.1"

64 Béboto 09 42.2"

65 Beïnamar 08 42.5"

66 Baïbokoum 09 48.3"

The driest cities in Chad receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Ounianga Kébir receives just 0.3 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. Ounianga Kébir gets just 0.3" 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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