Driest Cities in Cuba

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Cuba

1 Naval Station Guantanamo Bay 10 35.0"

2 Puerto Padre 13 37.5"

3 Jesús Menéndez 13 38.9"

4 Cacocum 12 39.5"

5 Gibara 12 39.7"

6 Maisí 10 39.8"

7 Holguín 12 40.4"

8 Jobabo 12 40.4"

9 Cauto Cristo 09 40.4"

10 Guantánamo 10 40.4"

11 Manatí 13 41.9"

12 Niquero 09 42.2"

13 Las Tunas 13 43.7"

14 San Germán 12 43.7"

15 Banes 12 44.1"

16 Nuevitas 05 45.5"

17 Jiguaní 09 45.7"

18 Media Luna 09 46.0"

19 Bayamo 09 46.3"

20 Río Cauto 09 46.9"

21 Campechuela 09 47.1"

22 Cueto 12 47.7"

23 Pilón 09 48.1"

24 Jobabo 13 48.3"

25 Cienfuegos 08 48.4"

26 Venezuela 07 48.4"

27 Manzanillo 09 48.5"

28 Esmeralda 05 48.5"

29 Baraguá 07 49.2"

30 Santa Cruz del Sur 05 49.7"

31 Trinidad 14 50.4"

32 Caibarién 16 50.5"

33 Chambas 07 50.5"

34 Yara 09 50.6"

35 Australia 03 50.9"

36 Contramaestre 15 50.9"

37 Guisa 09 51.1"

38 Palma Soriano 15 51.4"

39 San Luis 15 51.4"

40 Cumanayagua 08 51.5"

41 Guanabo 02 51.7"

42 Primero de Enero 07 51.7"

43 Sagua la Grande 16 51.7"

44 Santiago de Cuba 15 51.7"

45 Almendares 02 51.8"

46 Alta Habana 02 51.8"

47 Arroyo Naranjo 02 51.8"

48 Balcón de la Lisa 02 51.8"

49 Boyeros 02 51.8"

50 Centro Habana 02 51.8"

51 Cerro 02 51.8"

52 Diez de Octubre 02 51.8"

53 Fontanar 02 51.8"

54 Havana 02 51.8"

55 La Habana Vieja 02 51.8"

56 Mantilla 02 51.8"

57 Marianao 02 51.8"

58 Naranjito 02 51.8"

59 Plaza de la Revolución 02 51.8"

60 Puentes Grandes 02 51.8"

61 Vedado 02 51.8"

62 Víbora 02 51.8"

63 Víbora Park 02 51.8"

64 Sibanicú 05 52.0"

65 Morón 07 52.2"

66 Bolondrón 03 52.2"

67 Minas 05 52.2"

68 Amancio 13 52.7"

69 Alamar 02 53.0"

70 Ciudad Camilo Cienfuegos 02 53.0"

71 Cojímar 02 53.0"

72 Guanabacoa 02 53.0"

73 Leader 02 53.0"

74 Regla 02 53.0"

75 San Miguel del Padrón 02 53.0"

76 Vedado del Cotorro 02 53.0"

77 Alacranes 03 53.0"

78 Unión de Reyes 03 53.0"

79 Batabanó MA 53.1"

80 Ciego de Ávila 07 53.1"

81 Florida 05 53.2"

82 Jagüey Grande 03 53.2"

83 Playa Baracoa AR 53.2"

84 Ciro Redondo 07 53.3"

85 Jovellanos 03 53.3"

86 Pedro Betancourt 03 53.3"

87 Guáimaro 05 53.5"

88 La Sierpe 14 53.6"

89 Nueva Gerona 04 53.7"

90 Jimaguayú 05 54.1"

91 Colombia 13 54.1"

92 Aguada de Pasajeros 08 54.3"

93 Limonar 03 54.3"

94 Florencia 07 54.3"

95 Sagua de Tánamo 12 54.5"

96 Calimete 03 54.8"

97 Calabazar de Sagua 16 54.8"

98 Cárdenas 03 54.8"

99 Encrucijada 16 54.8"

100 Jaruco MA 54.8"

The driest cities in Cuba receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay receives just 35.0 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. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay gets just 35.0" 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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