Driest Cities in El Salvador

Top 99 cities ranked by driest cities

Best El Salvador Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  El Salvador

Driest Cities - El Salvador

1 Metapán 11 53.4"
2 Candelaria de La Frontera 11 60.3"
3 Texistepeque 11 62.7"
4 Nueva Concepción 03 64.6"
5 San Juan Opico 05 67.5"
6 San Pablo Tacachico 05 67.5"
7 El Congo 11 67.5"
8 Ciudad Arce 05 67.5"
9 San Francisco Menéndez 01 67.7"
10 Aguilares 10 69.1"
11 Guazapa 10 69.1"
12 El Paisnal 10 69.1"
13 Jujutla 01 69.8"
14 Guaymango 01 69.8"
15 Ahuachapán 01 69.8"
16 Tacuba 01 69.8"
17 Concepción de Ataco 01 69.8"
18 La Unión 07 69.8"
19 San Alejo 07 69.8"
20 Santa Ana 11 70.0"
21 Coatepeque 11 70.0"
22 Acajutla 13 70.3"
23 Chalatenango 03 70.3"
24 San Antonio del Monte 13 70.5"
25 Sonsonate 13 70.5"
26 Nahuizalco 13 70.5"
27 Sonzacate 13 70.5"
28 Izalco 13 70.5"
29 Armenia 13 70.8"
30 Conchagua 07 71.0"
31 Atiquizaya 01 72.0"
32 Turín 01 72.0"
33 Chalchuapa 11 72.0"
34 Juayúa 13 72.0"
35 Chirilagua 09 72.2"
36 Intipucá 07 72.2"
37 Suchitoto 04 72.4"
38 La Libertad 05 72.5"
39 Pasaquina 07 73.1"
40 Santa Rosa de Lima 07 73.1"
41 San Miguel 09 73.6"
42 El Rosario 06 73.7"
43 Jucuarán 14 74.2"
44 Jocoro 08 74.2"
45 Jiquilisco 14 74.3"
46 Puerto El Triunfo 14 74.3"
47 Quezaltepeque 05 74.3"
48 Santa Tecla 05 74.3"
49 Cuscatancingo 10 74.3"
50 Delgado 10 74.3"
51 Ayutuxtepeque 10 74.3"
52 Mejicanos 10 74.3"
53 San Salvador 10 74.3"
54 Apopa 10 74.3"
55 Tonacatepeque 10 74.5"
56 Ilopango 10 74.5"
57 Soyapango 10 74.5"
58 Moncagua 09 74.8"
59 Chapeltique 09 74.8"
60 Zaragoza 05 75.8"
61 Panchimalco 10 75.8"
62 San Marcos 10 75.8"
63 Antiguo Cuscatlán 05 75.8"
64 Nuevo Cuscatlán 05 75.8"
65 Rosario de Mora 10 75.8"
66 Sesori 09 76.2"
67 Victoria 02 76.4"
68 Olocuilta 06 76.4"
69 Sensuntepeque 02 76.4"
70 Santo Tomás 10 76.4"
71 San Pedro Masahuat 06 76.4"
72 Usulután 14 76.6"
73 Chinameca 09 76.6"
74 Santiago de María 14 76.6"
75 Concepción Batres 14 76.6"
76 Santa Elena 14 76.6"
77 Ozatlán 14 76.6"
78 El Tránsito 09 76.6"
79 San Rafael Oriente 09 76.6"
80 Corinto 08 76.8"
81 Anamorós 07 76.8"
82 Nueva Esparta 07 76.8"
83 San Martín 04 77.2"
84 Cojutepeque 04 77.2"
85 San Agustín 14 77.4"
86 Berlín 14 77.4"
87 Sociedad 08 77.7"
88 San Francisco 08 77.7"
89 Cacaopera 08 77.7"
90 Jucuapa 14 77.9"
91 Nueva Guadalupe 09 77.9"
92 Lolotique 09 77.9"
93 Guatajiagua 08 78.1"
94 Ciudad Barrios 09 78.1"
95 Apastepeque 12 78.5"
96 San Sebastián 12 78.5"
97 Santiago Nonualco 06 78.9"
98 Zacatecoluca 06 78.9"
99 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.

Browse Rankings by Region

El Salvador - By Region

Ahuachapán La Libertad Department La Paz Department La Unión Morazán San Miguel Department San Salvador Department Santa Ana Department Sonsonate Department Usulután

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe