Driest Cities in Colombia

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Colombia

1 Uribia 17 21.4"

2 Manaure 17 22.0"

3 Maicao 17 27.3"

4 Riohacha 17 32.3"

5 Santa Marta 38 32.9"

6 Soledad 04 37.3"

7 Malambo 04 37.3"

8 Barranquilla 04 37.3"

9 Puebloviejo 38 38.7"

10 Ciénaga 38 39.1"

11 Puerto Colombia 04 39.1"

12 Tubará 04 39.1"

13 Galapa 04 39.1"

14 Albania 17 41.2"

15 Pesca 36 41.3"

16 Aldana 20 41.7"

17 Cumbal 20 41.7"

18 Sitionuevo 38 42.0"

19 Palmar de Varela 04 42.0"

20 Remolino 38 42.0"

21 Sabanagrande 04 42.0"

22 Santo Tomás 04 42.0"

23 Polonuevo 04 42.1"

24 Baranoa 04 42.1"

25 Usiacurí 04 42.1"

26 Aquitania 36 42.2"

27 Tunja 36 42.3"

28 Juan de Acosta 04 42.8"

29 Pupiales 20 43.3"

30 Sogamoso 36 43.4"

31 Villa de San Diego de Ubaté 33 43.7"

32 Tocancipá 33 44.1"

33 Distracción 17 44.1"

34 Bosconia 33 44.1"

35 Gachancipá 33 44.1"

36 Sopó 33 44.1"

37 Fonseca 17 44.1"

38 Barrancas 17 44.2"

39 Paipa 36 44.3"

40 Duitama 36 44.3"

41 Ponedera 04 44.9"

42 Chía 33 45.0"

43 Cajicá 33 45.0"

44 Belén 36 45.3"

45 Santa Rosa de Viterbo 36 45.3"

46 Sabanalarga 04 45.4"

47 Santa Catalina 35 45.4"

48 Clemencia 35 45.4"

49 Potosí 20 45.6"

50 Ipiales 20 45.6"

51 Santa Rosa 35 46.3"

52 Cartagena 35 46.3"

53 San Juan del Cesar 17 46.5"

54 Túquerres 20 46.6"

55 Guaitarilla 20 46.6"

56 Luruaco 04 47.0"

57 Mosquera 33 47.2"

58 Funza 33 47.2"

59 Madrid 33 47.2"

60 Fundación 38 47.3"

61 El Retén 38 47.3"

62 Aracataca 38 47.3"

63 Cota 33 47.6"

64 Pivijay 38 47.6"

65 Manatí 04 47.9"

66 Candelaria 04 47.9"

67 Suan 04 47.9"

68 Campo de la Cruz 04 47.9"

69 Salamina 38 48.4"

70 El Piñón 38 48.4"

71 Chocontá 33 48.5"

72 Villanueva 35 48.9"

73 Urumita 17 48.9"

74 Chiquinquirá 36 49.0"

75 San Diego 10 49.2"

76 La Paz 10 49.2"

77 Valledupar 10 49.2"

78 Ramiriquí 36 49.5"

79 Arjona 35 49.5"

80 Turbaná 35 49.5"

81 Turbaco 35 49.5"

82 Pamplona 21 49.6"

83 Soacha 33 49.8"

84 San Estanislao 35 49.8"

85 Repelón 04 49.8"

86 Soplaviento 35 49.8"

87 Nemocón 33 49.9"

88 Algarrobo 38 50.4"

89 Málaga 26 50.6"

90 El Molino 17 50.7"

91 Villanueva 17 50.7"

92 Bogotá 34 51.7"

93 El Rosal 33 51.8"

94 Zipaquirá 33 51.8"

95 Pacho 33 51.8"

96 Chivolo 38 51.9"

97 Buenavista 12 52.0"

98 Mahates 35 52.3"

99 Chinácota 21 52.6"

100 Santa Lucía 04 52.6"

The driest cities in Colombia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Uribia receives just 21.4 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. Uribia gets just 21.4" 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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