Driest Cities in Madrid

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Madrid

1 Villa del Prado 13.2"

2 San Martín de Valdeiglesias 13.8"

3 Ciempozuelos 15.2"

4 Aranjuez 15.2"

5 San Martín de la Vega 15.7"

6 Valdemoro 15.8"

7 Pinto 15.8"

8 Chinchón 16.3"

9 Colmenar de Oreja 16.3"

10 Villarejo de Salvanés 16.4"

11 Morata de Tajuña 16.7"

12 Torrejón de la Calzada 18.9"

13 Cubas 18.9"

14 Griñón 18.9"

15 Parla 18.9"

16 El Álamo 18.9"

17 Vinateros 20.0"

18 Marroquina 20.0"

19 Berruguete 20.0"

20 Quintana 20.0"

21 Arcos 20.0"

22 Palos de Moguer 20.0"

23 Argüelles 20.0"

24 Trafalgar 20.0"

25 Nueva España 20.0"

26 Arapiles 20.0"

27 Santa Eugenia 20.0"

28 San Fermín 20.0"

29 Palacio 20.0"

30 Madrid 20.0"

31 Almenara 20.0"

32 Gaztambide 20.0"

33 Almendrales 20.0"

34 Comillas 20.0"

35 Estrella 20.0"

36 Mejorada del Campo 20.0"

37 Imperial 20.0"

38 Costillares 20.0"

39 Ibiza 20.0"

40 Butarque 20.0"

41 Lista 20.0"

42 Concepción 20.0"

43 Fuente del Berro 20.0"

44 Castillejos 20.0"

45 Algete 20.0"

46 Vallehermoso 20.0"

47 Chopera 20.0"

48 Alameda de Osuna 20.0"

49 Legazpi 20.0"

50 Almagro 20.0"

51 El Goloso 20.0"

52 Adelfas 20.0"

53 Ciudad Jardín 20.0"

54 San Pascual 20.0"

55 Justicia 20.0"

56 Cármenes 20.0"

57 Pradolongo 20.0"

58 Valdebernardo 20.0"

59 La Latina 20.0"

60 Valdetorres de Jarama 20.0"

61 Camarma de Esteruelas 20.0"

62 La Poveda 20.0"

63 Fuente el Saz 20.0"

64 Horcajo 20.0"

65 Pedrezuela 20.0"

66 Colina 20.0"

67 Campo Real 20.0"

68 Jerónimos 20.0"

69 Palomas 20.0"

70 Daganzo de Arriba 20.0"

71 Casco Histórico de Barajas 20.0"

72 Corralejos 20.0"

73 Cobeña 20.0"

74 Torres de la Alameda 20.0"

75 Villalbilla 20.0"

76 Sol 20.0"

77 El Molar 20.0"

78 Pavones 20.0"

79 Amposta 20.0"

80 Hellín 20.0"

81 Piovera 20.0"

82 Fontarrón 20.0"

83 Media Legua 20.0"

84 San Cristobal 20.0"

85 Castilla 20.0"

86 Castellana 20.0"

87 Orcasitas 20.0"

88 Ciudad Universitaria 20.0"

89 Recoletos 20.0"

90 Apostol Santiago 20.0"

91 Niño Jesús 20.0"

92 San Juan Bautista 20.0"

93 Las Cortes 20.0"

94 Salvador 20.0"

95 Velilla de San Antonio 20.0"

96 Timón 20.0"

97 Meco 20.0"

98 Paracuellos de Jarama 20.0"

99 Orcasur 20.0"

100 Zofío 20.0"

The driest cities in Madrid receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Villa del Prado receives just 13.2 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 del Prado gets just 13.2" 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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