Driest Cities in Veracruz

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Veracruz

1 Acultzingo 13.6"

2 Maltrata 18.2"

3 Huayacocotla 30.5"

4 Pánuco 36.4"

5 José Cardel 37.2"

6 Villa Zempoala 37.2"

7 Rinconada 37.2"

8 Paso de Ovejas 37.2"

9 Cabezas 37.2"

10 Úrsulo Galván 37.2"

11 Benito Juárez 38.2"

12 Anahuac 38.2"

13 Moralillo 38.2"

14 Ciudad Cuauhtémoc 38.2"

15 Tepetzintla 39.0"

16 Primero de Mayo 39.9"

17 El Higo 41.1"

18 Lerdo de Tejada 41.4"

19 Santiago Tuxtla 41.4"

20 Ángel R. Cabada 41.4"

21 Tlacotalpan 41.4"

22 Tempoal de Sánchez 42.4"

23 Platón Sánchez 42.4"

24 Xalapa de Enríquez 43.1"

25 Coatepec 43.1"

26 Perote 43.1"

27 Banderilla 43.1"

28 Xico 43.1"

29 Teocelo 43.1"

30 Las Vigas de Ramírez 43.1"

31 Naolinco de Victoria 43.1"

32 Colonia Santa Bárbara 43.1"

33 Jacarandas 43.1"

34 Tuzamapan 43.1"

35 San Marcos de León 43.1"

36 Coacoatzintla 43.1"

37 Lomas Verdes 43.1"

38 Guadalupe Victoria 43.1"

39 El Castillo 43.1"

40 Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano 46.6"

41 Álamo 46.6"

42 Cerro Azul 46.6"

43 Alto Lucero 46.6"

44 Santiago de la Peña 46.6"

45 Veracruz 47.7"

46 Valente Diaz 47.7"

47 Alvarado 47.7"

48 Las Amapolas 47.7"

49 Fraccionamiento Geovillas los Pinos 47.7"

50 El Tejar 47.7"

51 Boca del Rio 47.7"

52 Piedras Negras 47.7"

53 Fraccionamiento Arboledas San Ramón 47.7"

54 Antón Lizardo 47.7"

55 Paso del Toro 47.7"

56 Acayucan 48.9"

57 Sayula de Alemán 48.9"

58 Oluta 48.9"

59 Texistepec 48.9"

60 Tatahuicapan 48.9"

61 Juan Díaz Covarrubias 48.9"

62 Mecayapan 48.9"

63 Soconusco 48.9"

64 Soteapan 48.9"

65 Tantoyuca 50.5"

66 Naranjos 51.5"

67 Chinampa de Gorostiza 51.5"

68 Tamalín 51.5"

69 Cuitláhuac 52.6"

70 Paso del Macho 52.6"

71 Soledad de Doblado 52.6"

72 Manlio Fabio Altamirano 52.6"

73 Tamiahua 53.4"

74 La Isla 55.8"

75 Cosamaloapan 57.4"

76 Carlos A. Carrillo 57.4"

77 Zongolica 58.2"

78 Juan Rodríguez Clara 58.9"

79 Isla 59.4"

80 Tesechoacan 59.4"

81 Córdoba 59.9"

82 Orizaba 59.9"

83 Río Blanco 59.9"

84 Ciudad Mendoza 59.9"

85 Huatusco 59.9"

86 Ixtaczoquitlán 59.9"

87 Nogales 59.9"

88 Fortín de las Flores 59.9"

89 Coscomatepec de Bravo 59.9"

90 General Miguel Alemán 59.9"

91 Palmira 59.9"

92 Córdoba (Santa Leticia) 59.9"

93 Chocamán 59.9"

94 Rafael Delgado 59.9"

95 Amatlán de los Reyes 59.9"

96 Atzacan 59.9"

97 Jalapilla 59.9"

98 Unión y Progreso 59.9"

99 El Pueblito 59.9"

100 Cuautlapán 59.9"

The driest cities in Veracruz receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Acultzingo receives just 13.6 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. Acultzingo gets just 13.6" 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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