Driest Cities in Dominican Republic

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Dominican Republic

1 Villa Jaragua 02 22.9"

2 Neiba 02 22.9"

3 Tamayo 02 25.9"

4 Vicente Noble 03 25.9"

5 Duvergé 09 27.0"

6 Azua 01 29.7"

7 Pedernales 16 30.7"

8 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 15 31.3"

9 Santa Cruz de Barahona 03 31.5"

10 Yayas de Viajama 01 31.5"

11 Cabral 03 31.7"

12 Las Matas de Santa Cruz 15 31.9"

13 Sabana Yegua 01 33.8"

14 Villa Vásquez 15 34.3"

15 Estebanía 01 36.2"

16 Padre Las Casas 01 36.9"

17 Laguna Salada 27 37.3"

18 Mao 27 37.3"

19 San Juan de la Maguana 23 39.1"

20 Peralta 01 39.9"

21 La Romana 12 42.6"

22 San Pedro de Macorís 24 42.7"

23 Enriquillo 03 42.7"

24 Dajabón 04 43.1"

25 Nizao 35 44.1"

26 Paya 35 44.1"

27 Baní 35 44.1"

28 Monción 26 44.7"

29 San José de Ocoa 36 44.8"

30 Juan de Herrera 23 44.8"

31 La Descubierta 09 44.8"

32 Paraíso 03 45.4"

33 San José de Las Matas 25 45.9"

34 Vallejuelo 23 46.1"

35 Galván 02 46.1"

36 Santiago de los Caballeros 25 46.5"

37 Villa Bisonó 25 47.2"

38 Esperanza 27 47.2"

39 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 26 47.5"

40 San Rafael del Yuma 10 47.7"

41 Sabana Iglesia 25 48.9"

42 Punta Cana 10 49.1"

43 Constanza 30 49.2"

44 Guaymate 12 49.3"

45 San Víctor Arriba 08 51.2"

46 Licey al Medio 25 51.2"

47 Tamboril 25 51.2"

48 Moca 08 51.2"

49 Jarabacoa 30 51.5"

50 Boca Chica 37 51.6"

51 La Vega 30 51.8"

52 Salvaleón de Higüey 10 52.6"

53 Yaguate 33 53.0"

54 Cambita Garabitos 33 53.0"

55 Las Matas de Farfán 23 53.1"

56 Los Llanos 24 53.2"

57 Quisqueya 24 53.2"

58 Otra Banda 10 53.3"

59 Loma de Cabrera 04 53.6"

60 Jimaní 09 55.6"

61 Cercado Abajo 23 56.1"

62 Santa Cruz de El Seibo 28 56.4"

63 Villa González 25 57.2"

64 Tenares 19 59.7"

65 Salsipuedes 19 59.7"

66 Salcedo 19 59.7"

67 Hato Mayor del Rey 29 60.4"

68 San Gregorio de Nigua 33 61.8"

69 Bajos de Haina 33 61.8"

70 San Cristóbal 33 61.8"

71 Comendador 11 62.3"

72 Imbert 18 62.9"

73 Río Grande 18 62.9"

74 Puerto Plata 18 62.9"

75 Las Guáranas 06 63.0"

76 San Francisco de Macorís 06 63.0"

77 Sosúa 18 64.6"

78 Monte Llano 18 64.6"

79 Rincón 30 64.7"

80 Jima Abajo 30 64.7"

81 Zona Colonial 34 64.7"

82 Ensanche Luperón 34 64.7"

83 La Agustina 34 64.7"

84 La Julia 34 64.7"

85 San Carlos 34 64.7"

86 Ciudad Nueva 34 64.7"

87 Villa Consuelo 34 64.7"

88 Villa Francisca 34 64.7"

89 Cristo Rey 34 64.7"

90 Bella Vista 34 64.7"

91 Santo Domingo Este 37 64.7"

92 Santo Domingo Oeste 37 64.7"

93 Santo Domingo 34 64.7"

94 Miches 28 68.3"

95 Bonao 31 68.6"

96 Veragua Arriba 08 69.6"

97 Gaspar Hernández 08 69.6"

98 Fantino 21 70.5"

99 Bayaguana 32 70.6"

100 Río San Juan 14 72.3"

The driest cities in Dominican Republic receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Villa Jaragua receives just 22.9 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. Villa Jaragua gets just 22.9" 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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