Driest Cities in Tunisia

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Tunisia

1 Nefta 35 3.4"

2 Degache 35 3.4"

3 Tozeur 35 3.4"

4 El-Hamma-Djerid 35 3.5"

5 Kebili 31 4.1"

6 Souk Lahad 31 4.1"

7 El Golaa 31 4.1"

8 Douz 31 4.1"

9 Jemna 31 4.1"

10 Remada 34 4.2"

11 Metlaoui 30 4.7"

12 M’dhilla 30 5.5"

13 Tataouine 34 6.0"

14 Gafsa 30 6.2"

15 El Ksar 30 6.2"

16 Moularès 30 6.3"

17 Ar Rudayyif 30 6.3"

18 El Hamma 29 6.5"

19 Ksar el Ababsa 34 6.6"

20 Ghomrassen 34 6.6"

21 Ben Gardane 28 6.7"

22 El Guetar 30 6.9"

23 Métouia 29 7.2"

24 Wadhraf 29 7.2"

25 Skhira 32 7.2"

26 Medenine 28 7.5"

27 Zarat 29 7.7"

28 Mareth 29 7.8"

29 Rhennouch 29 7.9"

30 Gabès 29 7.9"

31 Teboulbou 29 7.9"

32 Bou Chemma 29 7.9"

33 Chenini Nahal 29 7.9"

34 Mezzouna 33 8.0"

35 Nouvelle Matmata 29 8.0"

36 Zarzis 28 8.1"

37 Menzel Bouzaiane 33 8.2"

38 As Sanad 30 8.2"

39 Borj Mejen Bel Abbès 02 8.4"

40 El Maknassi 33 8.5"

41 Ajim 28 8.5"

42 Midoun 28 8.6"

43 Erriadh 28 8.6"

44 El Mgarsa 28 8.6"

45 Mahires 32 8.6"

46 Houmt Souk 28 8.7"

47 Er Regueb 33 9.0"

48 Agareb 32 9.0"

49 Sakiet ed Daier 32 9.1"

50 Sakiet ez Zit 32 9.1"

51 Sfax 32 9.1"

52 Sidi Abid 32 9.1"

53 Dar el Haj Taïeb 32 9.1"

54 Gremda 32 9.1"

55 El Ain 32 9.1"

56 Bir el Hafey 33 9.4"

57 Sidi Bouzid 33 9.7"

58 Kellabine 32 9.8"

59 Ben Aoun 33 9.8"

60 Hencha 32 9.9"

61 Thelepte 02 10.0"

62 Feriana 02 10.0"

63 Chorbane 15 10.6"

64 Jilma 33 10.7"

65 Melloulèche 15 10.8"

66 Sidi Amor Bou Hajela 03 10.8"

67 Djebeniana 32 10.9"

68 Nasrallah 03 11.1"

69 El Jem 15 11.1"

70 Chehimet Nord 15 11.2"

71 Hajeb el Aïoun 03 11.3"

72 Kerker 15 11.4"

73 Souassi 15 11.4"

74 Chebba 15 11.5"

75 El Bahira 15 11.5"

76 Haffouz 03 11.7"

77 Sbeitla 02 11.8"

78 Kairouan 03 12.0"

79 Rejiche 15 12.1"

80 Ksour Essaf 15 12.3"

81 Sidi Alouane 15 12.3"

82 Dar Ali Ben Hassene 16 12.3"

83 Amiret El Fhoul 16 12.3"

84 Amiret Touazra 16 12.3"

85 Zouila 15 12.4"

86 Mahdia 15 12.4"

87 Menzel Hayet 16 12.6"

88 Kasserine 02 12.6"

89 Ksar Hellal 16 12.8"

90 Teboulba 16 12.8"

91 Moknine 16 12.8"

92 Bekalta 16 12.8"

93 Bou Hadjar 16 12.9"

94 Lemta 16 12.9"

95 Bennane Bodheur 16 12.9"

96 Ksibet el Mediouni 16 12.9"

97 Seïada 16 12.9"

98 Zaouiet Kountech 16 13.0"

99 Menzel Kamel 16 13.0"

100 Djemmal 16 13.0"

The driest cities in Tunisia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Nefta receives just 3.4 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. Nefta gets just 3.4" 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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