Driest Cities in Jalisco

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Jalisco

1 San Julián 15.9"

2 Unión de San Antonio 15.9"

3 San Diego de Alejandría 15.9"

4 Arandas 17.0"

5 La Barca 17.0"

6 Atotonilco el Alto 17.0"

7 Jamay 17.0"

8 Ayotlán 17.0"

9 San Ignacio Cerro Gordo 17.0"

10 La Ribera 17.0"

11 San Francisco de Asís 17.0"

12 San José de Gracia 17.0"

13 Degollado 17.7"

14 Jesús María 17.7"

15 Ojuelos de Jalisco 17.8"

16 Tonalá 21.1"

17 Ocotlán 21.1"

18 San José del Castillo 21.1"

19 Zapotlanejo 21.1"

20 Coyula 21.1"

21 El Salto 21.1"

22 Chapala 21.1"

23 Poncitlán 21.1"

24 Centro de Readaptación Social 21.1"

25 Tototlán 21.1"

26 Juanacatlán 21.1"

27 Galaxia Bonito Jalisco 21.1"

28 La Alameda 21.1"

29 Los Olivos 21.1"

30 Atotonilquillo 21.1"

31 Atequiza 21.1"

32 Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos 21.1"

33 Puente Grande 21.1"

34 Cuitzeo (La Estancia) 21.1"

35 San Pedro Itzicán 21.1"

36 Mezcala 21.1"

37 Lagos de Moreno 22.1"

38 Encarnación de Díaz 23.2"

39 Villa Hidalgo 24.3"

40 Zapopan 24.4"

41 Guadalajara 24.4"

42 Tlaquepaque 24.4"

43 Hacienda Santa Fe 24.4"

44 Tala 24.4"

45 San Agustín 24.4"

46 Tlajomulco de Zúñiga 24.4"

47 San Sebastián el Grande 24.4"

48 Las Pintitas 24.4"

49 Las Pintas de Arriba 24.4"

50 Santa Anita 24.4"

51 Lomas del Sur 24.4"

52 Jocotepec 24.4"

53 San José del Quince 24.4"

54 Santa Cruz del Valle 24.4"

55 Real del Valle (El Paraíso) [Fraccionamiento] 24.4"

56 La Tijera 24.4"

57 Lomas de San Agustín 24.4"

58 Ajijic 24.4"

59 Santa Cruz de las Flores 24.4"

60 Villas de la Hacienda [Fraccionamiento] 24.4"

61 Acatlán de Juárez 24.4"

62 Valle Dorado Inn 24.4"

63 Capulín 24.4"

64 Rancho Alegre [Fraccionamiento] 24.4"

65 Villa Corona 24.4"

66 San José el Verde 24.4"

67 San Miguel Cuyutlán 24.4"

68 Los Ruiseñores 24.4"

69 Bellavista 24.4"

70 San Juan Cosalá 24.4"

71 El Refugio 24.4"

72 Colinas del Roble 24.4"

73 Galaxia la Noria 24.4"

74 La Venta del Astillero 24.4"

75 Cajititlán 24.4"

76 Teocaltiche 26.1"

77 Colotlán 26.2"

78 San Juan de los Lagos 26.3"

79 Jalostotitlán 26.6"

80 Zacoalco de Torres 27.2"

81 San Miguel el Alto 28.1"

82 El Arenal 28.7"

83 Yahualica de González Gallo 29.9"

84 Cocula 31.0"

85 Sayula 31.6"

86 Usmajac 31.6"

87 Pihuamo 32.0"

88 Tomatlán 32.1"

89 Atoyac 32.2"

90 Amatitán 32.4"

91 Capilla de Guadalupe 32.6"

92 Tequila 32.6"

93 Magdalena 32.6"

94 Tepatitlán de Morelos 33.1"

95 Ahualulco de Mercado 33.2"

96 San Martín Hidalgo 33.5"

97 Ixtlahuacán del Río 33.7"

98 Tizapán el Alto 33.8"

99 Acatic 33.9"

100 San Francisco Tesistán 33.9"

The driest cities in Jalisco receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. San Julián receives just 15.9 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. San Julián gets just 15.9" 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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