Map PackDesert Pass Cities: Skylines map guide
Desert Pass is part of the Map Pack collection for Cities: Skylines, with 89% of the map area buildable. Its most abundant natural resource is oil (35.9% of the map). Compared with the other 57 maps in our database it ranks #1 of 57 for oil, #1 of 57 for ore, #2 of 57 for buildable land. Its in-game coordinates are 40° latitude and 98° longitude.
Requires the Map Pack DLC
Natural resources on Desert Pass
Share of the whole map covered by each resource. Bars are scaled to the richest map in the database for that resource, so you can compare maps at a glance.
Rank (#) is out of 57 maps; 1 = most of that resource.
Outside connections
Outside connections on Desert Pass: 2 highway, 2 rail, 0 shipping, 2 air routes. There are no shipping channels, so a cargo harbour will not bring in outside trade here.
| Connection | Incoming routes | Outgoing routes |
|---|---|---|
| Highways | 2 | 2 |
| Rails | 2 | 2 |
| Shipping channels | 0 | 0 |
| Air ways | 2 | 2 |
Milestones: population required
Milestones start at 440 citizens (Little Hamlet) and the final milestone, Megalopolis, requires 90,000 citizens — #2 lowest requirement among 57 maps.
| Milestone | Citizens required |
|---|---|
| Little Hamlet | 440 |
| Worthy Village | 900 |
| Tiny Town | 1,400 |
| Boom Town | 2,600 |
| Busy Town | 5,000 |
| Big Town | 8,000 |
| Small City | 11,000 |
| Big City | 18,000 |
| Grand City | 22,000 |
| Capital City | 36,000 |
| Colossal City | 48,000 |
| Metropolis | 70,000 |
| Megalopolis | 90,000 |
Climate and weather
Daytime temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C (59–86°F) and drop to 1–16°C (33–60°F) at night. Daytime rain has a 15% probability, nighttime rain 20%, and fog 15% by day and 20% by night. The Northern Lights do not appear on this map.
| Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 15°C / 59°F | 30°C / 86°F |
| Nighttime | 1°C / 33°F | 16°C / 60°F |
| Rain | 5°C / 41°F | 15°C / 59°F |
| Fog | 5°C / 41°F | 15°C / 59°F |
| Event | Probability |
|---|---|
| Daytime Rain | 15% |
| Nighttime Rain | 20% |
| Daytime Fog | 15% |
| Nighttime Fog | 20% |
| Northern Lights | 0% |
Desert Pass screenshots
Desert Pass: frequently asked questions
How much buildable land does Desert Pass have in Cities: Skylines?
Desert Pass has 89% buildable land, which ranks #2 of 57 maps in our database (1 = most buildable land).
What natural resources are on Desert Pass?
As a share of the whole map: forestry 17.7%, fertile land 0%, ore 25%, oil 35.9%, water 4%.
What outside connections does Desert Pass have?
2 highway, 2 rail, 0 shipping, 2 air routes.
What is the climate on Desert Pass?
Daytime temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C (59–86°F). Daytime rain probability is 15% and Northern Lights probability is 0%.
How many citizens do you need for Megalopolis on Desert Pass?
90,000 citizens are required for the Megalopolis milestone on this map.