Driest Cities in Mexico

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Mexico

1 Delta 02 2.3"

2 Colonia Venustiano Carranza 02 2.4"

3 Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota 02 2.4"

4 Guadalupe Victoria 02 2.5"

5 Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete) 02 2.5"

6 Mexicali 02 2.6"

7 Santa Isabel 02 2.6"

8 Puebla 02 2.6"

9 Guerrero Negro 03 2.6"

10 Progreso 02 2.6"

11 Estación Coahuila 02 2.7"

12 San Felipe 02 2.7"

13 Ejido Hermosillo 02 2.9"

14 Tecolots 02 2.9"

15 San Luis Río Colorado 26 3.0"

16 Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo 03 3.6"

17 Puerto San Carlos 03 3.7"

18 Puerto Peñasco 26 3.7"

19 Santa Rosalía 03 5.2"

20 Bahía de Kino 26 5.7"

21 Ciudad Insurgentes 03 6.3"

22 Ciudad Constitución 03 6.5"

23 Navojoa 26 6.6"

24 Bacobampo 26 6.6"

25 Etchojoa 26 6.6"

26 Huatabampo 26 6.6"

27 San Antonio del Coyote 07 7.2"

28 Nazareno 10 7.2"

29 Villa Juárez 10 7.2"

30 Lerdo 10 7.2"

31 Torreón 07 7.2"

32 Gómez Palacio 10 7.2"

33 Sonoyta 26 7.4"

34 Lázaro Cárdenas 02 7.5"

35 Miguel Alemán (La Doce) 26 7.8"

36 Todos Santos 03 7.8"

37 Concordia 07 8.0"

38 Francisco I. Madero 07 8.0"

39 Vicente Guerrero 02 8.6"

40 Bermejillo 10 8.7"

41 Matamoros 07 8.8"

42 Emiliano Zapata 02 8.8"

43 Ciudad Juárez 06 8.9"

44 Loreto 03 8.9"

45 Tlahualilo de Zaragoza 10 9.2"

46 Puerto Palomas 06 9.3"

47 Heroica Guaymas 26 9.8"

48 Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza 07 9.9"

49 Heroica Caborca 26 9.9"

50 Pitiquito 26 9.9"

51 Camalú 02 10.0"

52 San Pedro 07 10.2"

53 Manuel Ojinaga 06 10.4"

54 La Paz 03 10.4"

55 Miguel Ahumada 06 10.4"

56 Tijuana 02 10.5"

57 Mapimí 10 10.5"

58 Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 02 10.6"

59 Benito García (El Zorrillo) 02 10.6"

60 Ojinaga 06 10.7"

61 Teotitlán de Flores Magón 20 10.8"

62 Huautla de Jiménez 21 10.8"

63 Altar 26 10.9"

64 El Sauzal de Rodríguez 02 11.3"

65 Ascensión 06 11.3"

66 Ejido Benito Juárez 06 11.3"

67 Ascención 06 11.3"

68 Rosarito 02 11.4"

69 La Joya 02 11.4"

70 Pórticos de San Antonio 02 11.4"

71 Quinta del Cedro 02 11.4"

72 Pótam 26 11.6"

73 Ensenada 02 11.6"

74 Ramos Arizpe 07 11.6"

75 Empalme 26 11.7"

76 San Ignacio Río Muerto 26 11.8"

77 Terrazas del Valle 02 11.9"

78 Maclovio Rojas 02 11.9"

79 Nuevo Casas Grandes 06 12.0"

80 Hermosillo 26 12.0"

81 Casas Grandes 06 12.0"

82 Las Delicias 02 12.0"

83 San Luis 02 12.0"

84 Villa del Prado 2da Sección 02 12.0"

85 Las Palmas 03 12.2"

86 Cabo San Lucas 03 12.2"

87 Colonia del Sol 03 12.2"

88 Castaños 07 12.4"

89 Vicam 26 12.5"

90 Villa Juárez 26 12.6"

91 Pedro Meoqui 06 12.6"

92 Ciudad Delicias 06 12.6"

93 Lázaro Cárdenas 06 12.8"

94 Ampliación Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas 06 12.8"

95 Pueblo Yaqui 26 12.8"

96 Francisco Javier Mina 26 12.8"

97 San Buenaventura 06 12.9"

98 Huanímaro 11 13.0"

99 Cuerámaro 11 13.0"

100 San Roque 11 13.0"

The driest cities in Mexico receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Delta receives just 2.3 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. Delta gets just 2.3" 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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