Driest Cities in Venezuela

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Venezuela

1 La Aguada 11 13.4"

2 Santa Cruz de los Taques 11 17.1"

3 Judibana 11 17.1"

4 Punto Fijo 11 17.1"

5 Punta Cardón 11 18.0"

6 Pueblo Nuevo 11 19.5"

7 Coro 11 22.0"

8 La Vela de Coro 11 25.1"

9 Dabajuro 11 25.5"

10 Araya 19 26.4"

11 La Guardia 17 26.6"

12 Punta de Piedras 17 26.6"

13 San Rafael 23 27.6"

14 Santa Cruz de Mara 23 28.7"

15 San Pedro de Coche 17 28.8"

16 Los Puertos de Altagracia 23 29.6"

17 Puerto Cumarebo 11 30.2"

18 Lecherías 02 30.4"

19 Carora 13 30.9"

20 Porlamar 17 32.2"

21 Churuguara 11 32.3"

22 Tía Juana 23 32.6"

23 Chiquinquirá 23 33.3"

24 Cabimas 23 33.5"

25 Punta Gorda 23 33.5"

26 Urumaco 11 33.5"

27 Concepción 23 33.5"

28 La Concepción 23 33.6"

29 Chichiriviche 11 34.1"

30 Maracaibo 23 34.2"

31 Santa Rita 23 34.2"

32 Pampatar 17 34.4"

33 Boca de Aroa 11 34.5"

34 Tucacas 11 34.5"

35 Mene de Mauroa 11 35.0"

36 Ciudad Ojeda 23 35.4"

37 Cumaná 19 35.8"

38 Caracas 25 36.0"

39 Puerto La Cruz 02 36.1"

40 Santa Ana 17 36.5"

41 San Juan Bautista 17 36.5"

42 La Asunción 17 36.5"

43 Juan Griego 17 36.5"

44 Mariara 07 36.5"

45 San Joaquín 07 36.5"

46 Lagunillas 23 37.0"

47 Barcelona 02 37.1"

48 Timotes 14 37.5"

49 Catia La Mar 26 37.6"

50 Mucuchíes 14 37.6"

51 Duaca 13 37.8"

52 Barquisimeto 13 38.0"

53 Puerto Píritu 02 38.5"

54 Maiquetía 26 38.9"

55 Caraballeda 26 38.9"

56 La Guaira 26 38.9"

57 Quíbor 13 39.5"

58 Tocuyo de La Costa 11 39.6"

59 Aroa 22 39.7"

60 Clarines 02 39.9"

61 Valle de La Pascua 12 40.1"

62 El Limón 04 40.2"

63 Palo Negro 04 40.2"

64 Maracay 04 40.2"

65 Chaguaramas 12 40.2"

66 Tucupido 12 40.2"

67 San Felipe 22 40.3"

68 Baruta 15 40.4"

69 Carrizal 15 40.4"

70 San Antonio de Los Altos 15 40.4"

71 Chacao 15 40.4"

72 Puerto Cabello 07 40.7"

73 Onoto 02 40.8"

74 Cabudare 13 40.9"

75 Los Rastrojos 13 40.9"

76 Cantaura 02 41.0"

77 San Mateo 02 41.1"

78 Los Teques 15 41.2"

79 San José de Guanipa 02 41.2"

80 Guacara 07 41.5"

81 Anaco 02 41.5"

82 Caicara 16 41.5"

83 Punta de Mata 16 41.5"

84 Yumare 22 41.5"

85 Tabay 14 41.5"

86 El Tigre 02 41.6"

87 San Mateo 04 41.7"

88 Turmero 04 41.7"

89 Cagua 04 41.7"

90 Pampán 21 41.7"

91 Trujillo 21 41.7"

92 Boca de Uchire 02 41.7"

93 Sanare 13 41.7"

94 Zaraza 12 42.0"

95 Mene Grande 23 42.4"

96 Bejuma 07 42.5"

97 Montalbán 07 42.5"

98 Las Tejerías 04 42.6"

99 La Victoria 04 42.6"

100 Morón 07 42.7"

The driest cities in Venezuela receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. La Aguada receives just 13.4 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. La Aguada gets just 13.4" 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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