The 25 Sunniest Cities in the U.S.

Exposure to the sun’s rays can boost your mental and physical well-being—especially in the age of sunscreen. If you’re looking for a change of scenery, don’t underestimate the importance of natural light. Here are the 25 sunniest cities across the United States.

To compile the list below, Moving.com evaluated the number of sunny days major U.S. cities enjoy each year. Phoenix, Arizona, ranks as the country’s sunniest metropolis, with residents seeing blue skies 85 percent of the time. In exchange they have to contend with an average of 110 days of triple digit temperatures a year. Located just two hours south of the Arizona capital, Tucson claims the second spot on the list.

Nevada is another hot destination for sun seekers. After Las Vegas in the third place, Reno claims the fifth slot and Ely comes in 13th. Florida doesn’t break the top five, but the Sunshine State still manages to live up to its nickname with three cities in the rankings.

Sunshine is just one environmental factor to consider when moving to a new place. After reading the list below, check out the best and worst cities for air pollution on Earth.

The 25 Sunniest Cities in the U.S.

1. Phoenix, Arizona
   
2. Tucson, Arizona
   
3. Las Vegas
   
4. El Paso, Texas
   
5. Reno, Nevada
   
6. Pueblo, Colorado
   
7. Sacramento, California
   
8. Key West, Florida
   
9. Flagstaff, Arizona
   
10. Fresno, California
    
11. Albuquerque, New Mexico
    
12. Midland-Odessa, Texas
    
13. Ely, Nevada
    
14. Roswell, New Mexico
    
15. Los Angeles, California
    
16. Amarillo, Texas
    
17. Lubbock, Texas
    
18. Miami, Florida
    
19. San Diego, California
    
20. Denver, Colorado
    
21. Grand Junction, Colorado
    
22. Tampa, Florida
    
23. Dodge City, Kansas
    
24. Abilene, Texas
    
25. Little Rock, Arkansas