Driest Cities in Peru

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Peru 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
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Driest Cities - Peru

1 Minas de Marcona 11 0.1"
2 Subtanjalla 11 0.1"
3 San Juan 11 0.1"
4 Tacna 23 0.3"
5 Ilo 18 0.6"
6 Pacocha 18 0.6"
7 San José 04 0.8"
8 El Cardo 04 0.8"
9 La Pampa 04 0.8"
10 Camaná 04 0.8"
11 San Jacinto 04 0.8"
12 San Gregorio 04 0.8"
13 Salamanca 13 1.0"
14 Puerto Casma 02 1.0"
15 Huarmey 02 1.1"
16 Nazca 11 1.1"
17 Chancay 15 1.2"
18 Buena Vista 15 1.2"
19 Victor Raul 13 1.3"
20 Virú 13 1.3"
21 Puente Viru 13 1.3"
22 Talara 20 1.5"
23 San Bartolo 15 1.5"
24 Paramonga 15 1.6"
25 Barranca 15 1.6"
26 Pativilca 15 1.6"
27 Hualmay 15 1.8"
28 Végueta 15 1.8"
29 Supe Puerto 15 1.8"
30 Caleta Vidal 15 1.8"
31 Caleta de Carquín 15 1.8"
32 Huaura 15 1.8"
33 Cruz Blanca 15 1.8"
34 Supe 15 1.8"
35 El Sol 15 1.8"
36 Huacho 15 1.8"
37 Punta Hermosa 15 2.1"
38 Pucusana 15 2.1"
39 Punta de Bombón 04 2.2"
40 Cocachacra 04 2.2"
41 La Curva 04 2.2"
42 Mollendo 04 2.2"
43 Santa Anita - Los Ficus 15 2.4"
44 Santiago de Surco 15 2.4"
45 Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea 15 2.4"
46 Breña 15 2.4"
47 Callao 07 2.4"
48 San Luis 15 2.4"
49 San Isidro 15 2.4"
50 Vitarte 15 2.4"
51 Barranco 15 2.4"
52 Jecuán 15 2.4"
53 Lima LMA 2.4"
54 San Francisco De Borja 15 2.4"
55 Jesus Maria 15 2.4"
56 Miraflores 15 2.4"
57 Santa María 15 2.4"
58 Carmen De La Legua Reynoso 07 2.4"
59 Santa Rita de Siguas 04 2.7"
60 El Triunfo ( El Cruce) 04 2.7"
61 El Pedregal 04 2.7"
62 Imperial 15 2.8"
63 Nuevo Imperial 15 2.8"
64 Quilmaná 15 2.8"
65 San Vicente de Cañete 15 2.8"
66 Pocollay 23 2.8"
67 La Esperanza 23 2.8"
68 Sobraya 23 2.8"
69 El Alto 20 3.0"
70 Ilabaya 23 3.3"
71 Las Huacas 11 3.5"
72 San Pedro 11 3.5"
73 Alto Larán 11 3.5"
74 San Andrés 11 3.5"
75 San Clemente 11 3.5"
76 Chincha Baja 11 3.5"
77 Chincha Alta 11 3.5"
78 Pisco 11 3.5"
79 Tupac Amaru 11 3.5"
80 Sunampe 11 3.5"
81 Casma 02 3.5"
82 Chimbote 02 3.6"
83 Buenos Aires 02 3.6"
84 Puerto Santa 02 3.6"
85 Coishco 02 3.6"
86 Máncora 20 4.9"
87 Pueblo Nuevo 14 5.6"
88 La Breita 20 6.1"
89 Huamanguilla 11 6.8"
90 Pampa de Tate 11 6.8"
91 Parcona 11 6.8"
92 Santiago 11 6.8"
93 Fonavi 11 6.8"
94 San Juan Bautista 11 6.8"
95 La Tinguiña 11 6.8"
96 Ica 11 6.8"
97 Los Aquijes 11 6.8"
98 El Hornito 13 7.4"
99 Guadalupe 13 7.4"
100 Pacasmayo 13 7.4"

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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