Driest Cities in Peru

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Peru

1 Minas de Marcona 11 0.1"

2 San Juan 11 0.1"

3 Subtanjalla 11 0.1"

4 Tacna 23 0.3"

5 Pacocha 18 0.6"

6 Ilo 18 0.6"

7 Camaná 04 0.8"

8 La Pampa 04 0.8"

9 Huarmey 02 1.1"

10 Nazca 11 1.1"

11 Chancay 15 1.2"

12 Virú 13 1.3"

13 Puente Viru 13 1.3"

14 Victor Raul 13 1.3"

15 Talara 20 1.5"

16 San Bartolo 15 1.5"

17 Barranca 15 1.6"

18 Paramonga 15 1.6"

19 Pativilca 15 1.6"

20 Huaura 15 1.8"

21 Caleta de Carquín 15 1.8"

22 Hualmay 15 1.8"

23 Végueta 15 1.8"

24 Supe Puerto 15 1.8"

25 Supe 15 1.8"

26 Huacho 15 1.8"

27 Cocachacra 04 2.2"

28 Mollendo 04 2.2"

29 Punta de Bombón 04 2.2"

30 San Luis 15 2.4"

31 Barranco 15 2.4"

32 Lima LMA 2.4"

33 Santiago de Surco 15 2.4"

34 Callao 07 2.4"

35 Breña 15 2.4"

36 San Francisco De Borja 15 2.4"

37 Carmen De La Legua Reynoso 07 2.4"

38 Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea 15 2.4"

39 Santa Anita - Los Ficus 15 2.4"

40 Miraflores 15 2.4"

41 Jesus Maria 15 2.4"

42 Santa María 15 2.4"

43 San Isidro 15 2.4"

44 El Triunfo ( El Cruce) 04 2.7"

45 El Pedregal 04 2.7"

46 Imperial 15 2.8"

47 San Vicente de Cañete 15 2.8"

48 Nuevo Imperial 15 2.8"

49 Quilmaná 15 2.8"

50 El Alto 20 3.0"

51 Ilabaya 23 3.3"

52 San Clemente 11 3.5"

53 San Andrés 11 3.5"

54 Alto Larán 11 3.5"

55 Chincha Alta 11 3.5"

56 Tupac Amaru 11 3.5"

57 Pisco 11 3.5"

58 Puerto Santa 02 3.6"

59 Chimbote 02 3.6"

60 Coishco 02 3.6"

61 Lluta 04 4.1"

62 Máncora 20 4.9"

63 Pueblo Nuevo 14 5.6"

64 La Breita 20 6.1"

65 Pampa de Tate 11 6.8"

66 Santiago 11 6.8"

67 Fonavi 11 6.8"

68 San Juan Bautista 11 6.8"

69 Ica 11 6.8"

70 Los Aquijes 11 6.8"

71 Guadalupe 13 7.4"

72 Pacasmayo 13 7.4"

73 Paiján 13 7.4"

74 San Pedro de Lloc 13 7.4"

75 Buenos Aires 20 9.7"

76 Papayal 24 10.1"

77 Alto Salaverry 13 10.1"

78 Salaverry 13 10.1"

79 Moche 13 10.1"

80 Chicama 13 10.1"

81 Laredo 13 10.1"

82 Huanchaquito Alto 13 10.1"

83 Santiago de Cao 13 10.1"

84 Miramar 13 10.1"

85 Chocope 13 10.1"

86 Trujillo 13 10.1"

87 Moquegua 18 10.7"

88 Torata 18 10.7"

89 San Antonio 18 10.7"

90 Samegua 18 10.7"

91 Aucallama 15 11.9"

92 Huaral 15 11.9"

93 Chilca 15 12.6"

94 Mala 15 12.6"

95 Bernal 20 15.3"

96 Vice 20 15.3"

97 Sechura 20 15.3"

98 La Pradera 14 15.4"

99 Santa Rosa 14 15.4"

100 Reque 14 15.4"

The driest cities in Peru receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Minas de Marcona receives just 0.1 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. Minas de Marcona gets just 0.1" 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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