Driest Cities in El Salvador

Top 74 cities ranked by driest cities

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All Countries · El Salvador

Driest Cities — El Salvador

1 Metapán 11 53.4"

2 Candelaria de La Frontera 11 60.3"

3 Nueva Concepción 03 64.6"

4 Ciudad Arce 05 67.5"

5 El Congo 11 67.5"

6 San Juan Opico 05 67.5"

7 Guazapa 10 69.1"

8 Aguilares 10 69.1"

9 Tacuba 01 69.8"

10 Concepción de Ataco 01 69.8"

11 Ahuachapán 01 69.8"

12 San Alejo 07 69.8"

13 La Unión 07 69.8"

14 Santa Ana 11 70.0"

15 Coatepeque 11 70.0"

16 Acajutla 13 70.3"

17 Chalatenango 03 70.3"

18 Sonsonate 13 70.5"

19 San Antonio del Monte 13 70.5"

20 Izalco 13 70.5"

21 Sonzacate 13 70.5"

22 Nahuizalco 13 70.5"

23 Armenia 13 70.8"

24 Chalchuapa 11 72.0"

25 Atiquizaya 01 72.0"

26 Turín 01 72.0"

27 Juayúa 13 72.0"

28 Chirilagua 09 72.2"

29 Suchitoto 04 72.4"

30 La Libertad 05 72.5"

31 Santa Rosa de Lima 07 73.1"

32 San Miguel 09 73.6"

33 El Rosario 06 73.7"

34 Ayutuxtepeque 10 74.3"

35 Quezaltepeque 05 74.3"

36 Cuscatancingo 10 74.3"

37 Delgado 10 74.3"

38 Apopa 10 74.3"

39 Santa Tecla 05 74.3"

40 Mejicanos 10 74.3"

41 Puerto El Triunfo 14 74.3"

42 San Salvador 10 74.3"

43 Jiquilisco 14 74.3"

44 Soyapango 10 74.5"

45 Tonacatepeque 10 74.5"

46 Ilopango 10 74.5"

47 Rosario de Mora 10 75.8"

48 Zaragoza 05 75.8"

49 Nuevo Cuscatlán 05 75.8"

50 San Marcos 10 75.8"

51 Antiguo Cuscatlán 05 75.8"

52 Panchimalco 10 75.8"

53 Santo Tomás 10 76.4"

54 Sensuntepeque 02 76.4"

55 Olocuilta 06 76.4"

56 Santiago de María 14 76.6"

57 Santa Elena 14 76.6"

58 Usulután 14 76.6"

59 Chinameca 09 76.6"

60 El Tránsito 09 76.6"

61 San Rafael Oriente 09 76.6"

62 San Martín 04 77.2"

63 Cojutepeque 04 77.2"

64 Berlín 14 77.4"

65 San Francisco 08 77.7"

66 Jucuapa 14 77.9"

67 Nueva Guadalupe 09 77.9"

68 Ciudad Barrios 09 78.1"

69 Guatajiagua 08 78.1"

70 San Sebastián 12 78.5"

71 Apastepeque 12 78.5"

72 Zacatecoluca 06 78.9"

73 Santiago Nonualco 06 78.9"

74 San Vicente 12 79.3"

The driest cities in El Salvador receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Metapán receives just 53.4 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. Metapán gets just 53.4" 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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