Driest Cities in Guatemala

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Guatemala

1 Zacapa 22 38.4"

2 Estanzuela 22 38.4"

3 Teculután 22 39.8"

4 Chiquimula 04 42.2"

5 Ipala 04 44.8"

6 San Agustín Acasaguastlán 05 44.8"

7 San Luis Jilotepeque 10 47.7"

8 Asunción Mita 11 48.3"

9 Santa Catarina Mita 11 48.3"

10 Jocotán 04 50.2"

11 Guatemala City 07 50.6"

12 Villa Nueva 07 50.6"

13 Mixco 07 50.6"

14 Petapa 07 50.6"

15 San Lucas Sacatepéquez 16 50.6"

16 Esquipulas 04 50.7"

17 Champerico 15 50.9"

18 Guastatoya 05 51.1"

19 San Antonio La Paz 05 52.0"

20 Sanarate 05 52.0"

21 San Francisco El Alto 21 52.2"

22 Totonicapán 21 52.2"

23 Salcajá 13 52.2"

24 San Andrés Xecul 21 52.2"

25 Atescatempa 11 52.5"

26 Jalapa 10 53.0"

27 Monjas 10 53.0"

28 San José Pinula 07 53.4"

29 Santa Catarina Pinula 07 53.4"

30 Chuarrancho 07 54.1"

31 San Raimundo 07 54.1"

32 San Juan Sacatepéquez 07 54.1"

33 San Pedro Sacatepéquez 07 54.1"

34 Gualán 22 54.7"

35 San Bartolomé Milpas Altas 16 55.0"

36 Antigua Guatemala 16 55.0"

37 Ciudad Vieja 16 55.0"

38 San Antonio Aguas Calientes 16 55.0"

39 Santiago Sacatepéquez 16 55.0"

40 Sumpango 16 55.0"

41 Chimaltenango 03 55.0"

42 San Miguel Dueñas 16 55.0"

43 Jocotenango 16 55.0"

44 Parramos 03 55.0"

45 El Tejar 03 55.0"

46 Pastores 16 55.0"

47 Magdalena Milpas Altas 16 55.0"

48 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 16 55.0"

49 San Carlos Sija 13 55.3"

50 Ostuncalco 13 55.3"

51 San Miguel Sigüilá 13 55.3"

52 Concepción Chiquirichapa 13 55.3"

53 Quetzaltenango 13 55.3"

54 San Mateo 13 55.3"

55 La Esperanza 13 55.3"

56 Chiantla 08 55.9"

57 Cabricán 13 56.0"

58 Huitán 13 56.0"

59 San Pedro Ayampuc 07 56.1"

60 Palencia 07 56.1"

61 Chinautla 07 56.1"

62 Mataquescuintla 10 56.7"

63 Concepción Huista 08 56.7"

64 Santo Domingo Xenacoj 16 57.1"

65 San Martín Jilotepeque 03 57.1"

66 Amatitlán 07 57.3"

67 San Vicente Pacaya 06 57.3"

68 Villa Canales 07 57.3"

69 El Progreso 11 57.3"

70 Jutiapa 11 58.1"

71 Puerto San José 06 59.4"

72 Comitancillo 17 60.2"

73 Río Hondo 22 60.4"

74 Soloma 08 60.4"

75 Momostenango 21 60.7"

76 Santa Cruz Naranjo 18 61.6"

77 Fraijanes 07 61.6"

78 Casillas 18 62.3"

79 Santa Rosa de Lima 18 62.3"

80 Nueva Santa Rosa 18 62.3"

81 Nahualá 19 63.0"

82 Huehuetenango 08 64.5"

83 San José Acatempa 11 66.1"

84 Moyuta 11 67.7"

85 Jalpatagua 11 67.7"

86 Aguacatán 08 67.8"

87 Comalapa 03 69.7"

88 San José Poaquil 03 69.7"

89 Tecpán Guatemala 03 69.7"

90 Santa Cruz Balanyá 03 69.7"

91 Melchor de Mencos 12 71.5"

92 Patzicía 03 72.1"

93 Oratorio 18 72.1"

94 Cuilapa 18 72.1"

95 Acatenango 03 72.1"

96 Yepocapa 03 72.1"

97 San Andrés Itzapa 03 72.1"

98 Zaragoza 03 72.1"

99 San Andrés 12 72.1"

100 San Benito 12 72.1"

The driest cities in Guatemala receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Zacapa receives just 38.4 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. Zacapa gets just 38.4" 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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