10 of the sunniest — and cloudiest — cities in America

Discover 10 of the sunniest and cloudiest major cities and the weather patterns that define them, according to Redfin

Weather isn’t just small talk. It shapes how we live, work, and build a lifestyle. 

In the U.S., some places seem to have sun by default, while others are shrouded in clouds more than half the year. That contrast matters if you care about outdoor lifestyles, energy use, mental health, or seasonal planning. 

Redfin recently ranked the sunniest and cloudiest major U.S. cities using annual climate data on days with mostly clear or mostly overcast skies. 

This list isn’t exhaustive of all places in the U.S., but it does reflect patterns across major metropolitan areas. 

Here are five sun-drenched cities and five that rarely see bright blue skies.

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Yuma, Arizona — the sunniest city in the country

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Yuma tops Redfin’s sunniest cities list with 242 days of mostly sunny skies per year, and it logs the highest percentage of possible sunshine too. This makes it a standout for those seeking year-round bright weather.

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Phoenix, Arizona — endless bright days in a desert climate

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Phoenix ranks second according to Redfin’s findings,........

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