Driest Cities in Michoacán

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Michoacán Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
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Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Driest Cities - Michoacán

1 Pastor Ortiz 13.0"
2 Yurécuaro 17.0"
3 Vista Hermosa de Negrete 17.0"
4 Tanhuato de Guerrero 17.0"
5 Briseñas de Matamoros 17.0"
6 La Piedad de Cabadas 17.7"
7 Numarán 17.7"
8 Maravatío de Ocampo 18.4"
9 Ciudad Hidalgo 19.6"
10 Heróica Zitácuaro 19.6"
11 Tuxpan 19.6"
12 Irimbo 19.6"
13 Mineral de Angangueo 19.6"
14 Rincón de Nicolás Romero (Cedros Tercera Manzana) 19.6"
15 Jungapeo de Juárez 19.6"
16 Zinapécuaro de Figueroa 19.9"
17 Cuitzeo del Porvenir 19.9"
18 Queréndaro 19.9"
19 Álvaro Obregón 19.9"
20 Fraccionamiento Misión del Valle 19.9"
21 Santa Ana Maya 19.9"
22 Indaparapeo 19.9"
23 Tarímbaro 19.9"
24 Fraccionamiento Galaxia Tarímbaro 19.9"
25 Fraccionamiento Metrópolis II 19.9"
26 Zamora de Hidalgo 21.5"
27 Sahuayo de Morelos 21.5"
28 Jacona de Plancarte 21.5"
29 Jiquilpan de Juárez 21.5"
30 Pajacuarán 21.5"
31 Cotija de la Paz 21.5"
32 Ixtlán de los Hervores 21.5"
33 San Pedro Cahro 21.5"
34 Santiago Tangamandapio 21.5"
35 Chavinda 21.5"
36 Tarecuato 21.5"
37 Ario de Rayón 21.5"
38 Zacapu 26.0"
39 Purépero de Echáiz 26.0"
40 Tangancícuaro de Arista 26.0"
41 Chilchota 26.0"
42 Carapan 26.0"
43 Tlazazalca 26.0"
44 Panindícuaro 26.0"
45 Churintzio 26.0"
46 Puruándiro 27.3"
47 Villa Jiménez 27.3"
48 Villa Morelos 27.3"
49 Huandacareo 27.3"
50 Angamacutiro de la Unión 27.3"
51 Felipe Carrillo Puerto 29.2"
52 La Huacana 29.5"
53 Tepalcatepec 30.0"
54 Tlalpujahua de Rayón 31.1"
55 Morelia 32.0"
56 Nuevo Urecho 32.1"
57 La Aldea 32.4"
58 Charo 32.4"
59 Buenavista Tomatlán 32.4"
60 Cojumatlán de Régules 33.7"
61 Pátzcuaro 33.9"
62 Quiroga 33.9"
63 Tzintzuntzan 33.9"
64 Santa Clara del Cobre 33.9"
65 Conjunto Habitacional Villas del Pedregal 33.9"
66 Opopeo 33.9"
67 Huiramba 33.9"
68 Acuitzio del Canje 33.9"
69 Villa Madero 33.9"
70 Capula 33.9"
71 Apatzingán 33.9"
72 Nueva Italia de Ruiz 34.0"
73 Lombardía 34.0"
74 San José de Gracia 35.6"
75 Los Reyes de Salgado 36.0"
76 Peribán de Ramos 36.0"
77 Arteaga 36.0"
78 Santa Clara de Valladares 36.0"
79 Huetamo de Núñez 36.0"
80 Antúnez (Morelos) 36.2"
81 Antúnez 36.2"
82 Turicato 36.7"
83 Pedernales 36.7"
84 Morelos 36.9"
85 Coahuayana de Hidalgo 38.1"
86 Tingüindín 38.5"
87 Tancítaro 39.6"
88 Ario de Rosales 39.7"
89 Aguililla 40.0"
90 Puruarán 41.7"
91 Tuzantla 42.0"
92 Tacámbaro de Codallos 42.4"
93 Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares 43.8"
94 Las Guacamayas 44.3"
95 La Mira 44.3"
96 Buenos Aires 44.3"
97 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas 48.8"
98 La Orilla 48.8"
99 Uruapan 56.8"
100 Paracho de Verduzco 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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