Sunniest place on Earth

The current sunniest place on earth record is 91 hours of sun a year, held by Yuma, Arizona, set on March 17, 1967. Last checked October 14, 2026.

hours of sun a year

Yuma, Arizona

Arizona, United States, 1967

Holder: Yuma, Arizona
Record: 91 hours of sun a year
Exact figure: 91% of possible sunshine hours annually, averaging about 4,055 hours out of 4,456 possible hours
Location: Arizona, United States
Date set: March 17, 1967
Last checked: October 14, 2026

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