Parts of Chile's Atacama Desert are considered the driest non-polar location on Earth, with some weather stations never having recorded measurable rainfall since records began. The desert's extreme aridity results from a rain shadow effect created by the Andes and coastal mountain ranges.
Record no. MRB-2026-005901
Driest Place on Earth
Reference Record – Not Certified
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