Longest period without rain
The current longest period without rain record is 172 months, held by Arica, Chile. Last checked October 9, 2026.
172
months
Arica, Chile
- Holder
- Arica, Chile
- Record
- 172 months
- Exact figure
- 172 months (1903-1918)
- Location
- Atacama Desert, Chile
- Recognized by
- World Meteorological Organization
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- World Meteorological Organization Table Records 25Jul2025
- Billiken Cual fue el periodo de sequia mas largo registrado
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