Driest Cities in Senegal

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Senegal

1 Gaé 14 8.4"

2 Richard-Toll 14 8.5"

3 Rosso 14 8.5"

4 Ndioum 14 8.9"

5 Podor 14 8.9"

6 Dagana 14 8.9"

7 Guédé 14 9.0"

8 Haïré Lao 14 9.1"

9 Ross-Bétio 14 9.5"

10 Saint-Louis 14 9.7"

11 Goléré 14 10.0"

12 Pal 14 10.8"

13 Galoya Toucouleur 14 11.3"

14 Nguidjlone 15 11.8"

15 Thilogne 15 12.2"

16 Tilogne Tokossel 15 12.2"

17 Louga 13 13.6"

18 Guéoul 13 13.8"

19 Kébémer 13 13.8"

20 Odobéré 15 14.0"

21 Matam 15 14.3"

22 Ouro Sogui 15 14.3"

23 Ndiagne 13 14.7"

24 Dakar 01 15.0"

25 Guédiawaye 01 15.0"

26 Mermoz Boabab 01 15.0"

27 N’diareme limamoulaye 01 15.0"

28 Pikine 01 15.0"

29 Dara 13 15.2"

30 Le Plateau 01 15.2"

31 Ndibène Dahra 13 15.2"

32 Linguère 13 15.3"

33 Mékhé 07 16.1"

34 Amady Ounaré 15 16.3"

35 Sintiou Bamambé 15 16.3"

36 Bargny 01 16.5"

37 Bargny Guèdj 01 16.5"

38 Bargny Ngoude 01 16.5"

39 Diamniadio 01 16.5"

40 Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap 01 16.5"

41 Niakoul Rab 01 16.5"

42 Rufisque 01 16.5"

43 Rufisque est 01 16.5"

44 Sangalkam 01 16.5"

45 Mboro 07 16.7"

46 Kanel 15 17.0"

47 Kayar 07 17.2"

48 Pout 07 17.6"

49 Sébikhotane 01 17.6"

50 Nguékhokh 07 17.9"

51 Poponguine 07 17.9"

52 Dougnane 07 18.0"

53 Touba 03 18.2"

54 Ngaparou 07 18.4"

55 Sali 07 18.4"

56 Somone 07 18.4"

57 Sémé 15 18.5"

58 Waoundé 15 18.5"

59 Tivaouane 07 18.6"

60 Bambey 03 18.9"

61 Thiès 07 18.9"

62 Thiès Nones 07 18.9"

63 Keur Médoune 03 19.0"

64 Mbaké 03 19.0"

65 Diawara 15 19.3"

66 Diourbel 03 19.7"

67 Tiébo 03 19.7"

68 Mbour 07 19.9"

69 Bakel 05 20.3"

70 Kbombole 07 20.3"

71 Khombole 07 20.3"

72 Dembankané 15 20.4"

73 Poukham Un 09 21.1"

74 Thiadiaye 07 21.1"

75 Gossas Village 09 21.3"

76 Joal 07 21.7"

77 Gandiaye 10 21.8"

78 Guinguinéo 10 22.2"

79 Sibassor 10 22.2"

80 Fatick 09 22.5"

81 Diofior 09 23.4"

82 Kahone 10 23.5"

83 Kaolack 10 23.5"

84 Kaffrine 16 23.7"

85 Malèm Hodar 16 23.9"

86 Birkelane 16 24.0"

87 Kidira 05 24.5"

88 Foundiougne 09 24.6"

89 Soum 09 24.6"

90 Nganda 16 25.5"

91 Ndofane 10 25.6"

92 Keur Madiabel 10 25.9"

93 Passi 09 26.3"

94 Nioro du Rip 10 26.5"

95 Sokone 09 26.8"

96 Koungheul 16 27.4"

97 Koungneul Sossé 16 27.4"

98 Koumpentoum 05 27.7"

99 Goudiry 05 28.4"

100 Tambacounda 05 29.5"

The driest cities in Senegal receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Gaé receives just 8.4 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. Gaé gets just 8.4" 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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