Driest Cities in Michoacán

Top 94 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Michoacán

1 Pastor Ortiz 13.0"

2 Vista Hermosa de Negrete 17.0"

3 Tanhuato de Guerrero 17.0"

4 Yurécuaro 17.0"

5 La Piedad de Cabadas 17.7"

6 Maravatío de Ocampo 18.4"

7 Heróica Zitácuaro 19.6"

8 Jungapeo de Juárez 19.6"

9 Ciudad Hidalgo 19.6"

10 Tuxpan 19.6"

11 Rincón de Nicolás Romero (Cedros Tercera Manzana) 19.6"

12 Tarímbaro 19.9"

13 Álvaro Obregón 19.9"

14 Indaparapeo 19.9"

15 Santa Ana Maya 19.9"

16 Cuitzeo del Porvenir 19.9"

17 Zinapécuaro de Figueroa 19.9"

18 Queréndaro 19.9"

19 Fraccionamiento Galaxia Tarímbaro 19.9"

20 Fraccionamiento Metrópolis II 19.9"

21 Fraccionamiento Misión del Valle 19.9"

22 Ario de Rayón 21.5"

23 Tarecuato 21.5"

24 Cotija de la Paz 21.5"

25 Jiquilpan de Juárez 21.5"

26 Pajacuarán 21.5"

27 Chavinda 21.5"

28 San Pedro Cahro 21.5"

29 Jacona de Plancarte 21.5"

30 Sahuayo de Morelos 21.5"

31 Santiago Tangamandapio 21.5"

32 Zamora de Hidalgo 21.5"

33 Purépero de Echáiz 26.0"

34 Tangancícuaro de Arista 26.0"

35 Chilchota 26.0"

36 Carapan 26.0"

37 Zacapu 26.0"

38 Panindícuaro 26.0"

39 Huandacareo 27.3"

40 Puruándiro 27.3"

41 Angamacutiro de la Unión 27.3"

42 Felipe Carrillo Puerto 29.2"

43 La Huacana 29.5"

44 Tepalcatepec 30.0"

45 Morelia 32.0"

46 La Aldea 32.4"

47 Charo 32.4"

48 Buenavista Tomatlán 32.4"

49 Cojumatlán de Régules 33.7"

50 Conjunto Habitacional Villas del Pedregal 33.9"

51 Villa Madero 33.9"

52 Quiroga 33.9"

53 Acuitzio del Canje 33.9"

54 Santa Clara del Cobre 33.9"

55 Pátzcuaro 33.9"

56 Opopeo 33.9"

57 Capula 33.9"

58 Apatzingán 33.9"

59 Lombardía 34.0"

60 Nueva Italia de Ruiz 34.0"

61 San José de Gracia 35.6"

62 Santa Clara de Valladares 36.0"

63 Arteaga 36.0"

64 Los Reyes de Salgado 36.0"

65 Peribán de Ramos 36.0"

66 Huetamo de Núñez 36.0"

67 Antúnez 36.2"

68 Antúnez (Morelos) 36.2"

69 Pedernales 36.7"

70 Morelos 36.9"

71 Coahuayana de Hidalgo 38.1"

72 Tingüindín 38.5"

73 Tancítaro 39.6"

74 Ario de Rosales 39.7"

75 Aguililla 40.0"

76 Puruarán 41.7"

77 Tuzantla 42.0"

78 Tacámbaro de Codallos 42.4"

79 Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares 43.8"

80 Las Guacamayas 44.3"

81 La Mira 44.3"

82 Buenos Aires 44.3"

83 La Orilla 48.8"

84 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas 48.8"

85 Paracho de Verduzco 56.8"

86 Tingambato 56.8"

87 Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro 56.8"

88 Cherán 56.8"

89 Angahuan 56.8"

90 Taretan 56.8"

91 Capácuaro 56.8"

92 Caltzontzin 56.8"

93 Nahuatzen 56.8"

94 Uruapan 56.8"

The driest cities in Michoacán receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Pastor Ortiz receives just 13.0 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. Pastor Ortiz gets just 13.0" 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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