Driest Cities in Chile

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Chile

1 Antofagasta 03 0.0"

2 Arica 16 0.1"

3 Tocopilla 03 0.1"

4 Pozo Almonte 15 0.1"

5 María Elena 03 0.1"

6 Mejillones 03 0.2"

7 Diego de Almagro 05 0.3"

8 Tierra Amarilla 05 0.3"

9 Copiapó 05 0.3"

10 Taltal 03 0.4"

11 Calama 03 0.6"

12 Pica 15 0.8"

13 Vallenar 05 1.0"

14 Freirina 05 1.2"

15 Alto del Carmen 05 1.3"

16 San Pedro de Atacama 03 1.3"

17 Huasco 05 1.6"

18 Caldera 05 1.9"

19 Vicuña 07 3.0"

20 La Serena 07 3.5"

21 Andacollo 07 3.6"

22 Coquimbo 07 3.9"

23 Ovalle 07 4.7"

24 Monte Patria 07 5.3"

25 Punitaqui 07 6.4"

26 Combarbalá 07 7.6"

27 Illapel 07 7.8"

28 Canela 07 8.0"

29 Salamanca 07 8.2"

30 Los Vilos 07 8.5"

31 Cabildo 01 10.6"

32 La Ligua 01 11.5"

33 Putaendo 01 13.1"

34 Catemu 01 13.5"

35 San Felipe 01 13.5"

36 Colina 12 14.0"

37 San Esteban 01 14.4"

38 Talagante 12 15.6"

39 El Monte 12 15.6"

40 Peñaflor 12 15.6"

41 Lampa 12 15.6"

42 Padre Hurtado 12 15.6"

43 Melipilla 12 15.6"

44 Maipú 12 15.6"

45 Batuco 12 15.8"

46 Tiltil 12 15.8"

47 Quillota 01 15.8"

48 Hacienda La Calera 01 15.8"

49 La Calera 01 15.8"

50 La Cruz 01 15.8"

51 Panquehue 01 15.8"

52 Llaillay 01 15.8"

53 Puerto Natales 10 16.1"

54 Calle Larga 01 16.3"

55 Los Andes 01 16.3"

56 Cartagena 01 16.9"

57 San Antonio 01 16.9"

58 Algarrobo 01 17.1"

59 Casablanca 01 17.7"

60 Paine 12 19.1"

61 Viña del Mar 01 19.3"

62 Villa Alemana 01 19.3"

63 Valparaíso 01 19.3"

64 Concón 01 19.3"

65 Quintero 01 19.3"

66 Quilpué 01 19.3"

67 Limache 01 19.3"

68 Punta Arenas 10 20.6"

69 Porvenir 10 20.9"

70 Villa Presidente Frei 12 22.5"

71 Buin 12 22.5"

72 Chicureo 12 22.5"

73 Santiago 12 22.5"

74 San José de Maipo 12 22.5"

75 San Bernardo 12 22.5"

76 Renca 12 22.5"

77 Quilicura 12 22.5"

78 Puente Alto 12 22.5"

79 Pirque 12 22.5"

80 La Pintana 12 22.5"

81 Peñalolén 12 22.5"

82 Ñuñoa 12 22.5"

83 Lo Prado 12 22.5"

84 San Francisco de Mostazal 08 23.3"

85 San Vicente de Tagua Tagua 08 23.7"

86 San Vicente 08 23.7"

87 Graneros 08 24.9"

88 Rengo 08 26.2"

89 Pichilemu 08 26.5"

90 Rancagua 08 26.7"

91 Nancagua 08 28.2"

92 Santa Cruz 08 28.6"

93 Machalí 08 29.0"

94 Sagrada Familia 11 30.8"

95 Rauco 11 30.9"

96 Curicó 11 30.9"

97 Molina 11 31.5"

98 Chanco 11 32.2"

99 Cauquenes 11 32.4"

100 Constitución 11 32.4"

The driest cities in Chile receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Antofagasta receives just 0.0 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. Antofagasta gets just 0.0" 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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