{"id":77800,"date":"2024-10-24T11:30:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T18:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=77800"},"modified":"2024-11-22T12:37:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T20:37:27","slug":"sunniest-cities-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/sunniest-cities-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Sunniest Cities in the U.S., Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you craving some vitamin D or looking for a change of scenery? Well, you\u2019re not alone. More and more people are looking to move to sunnier cities throughout the country. In fact, sunny, relatively affordable metro areas have been some of the most popular <\/span>migration destinations<\/span><\/a> over the last few years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sun Belt region of the U.S. has actually been popular for well <\/span>over 60 years<\/span><\/a>, and many cities have seen significant development. People have long been attracted to new economic opportunities, growing communities, and gorgeous weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re considering moving to a sunnier city but aren\u2019t sure which one to choose, we\u2019re here to help. <\/span>We’ve compiled a list of the sunniest cities in the U.S., so you can move with confidence. Read on to learn more and discover if one of these sunny cities is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

How we define sunny weather<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before diving into the sunniest cities, let\u2019s define what sunny weather means. S<\/span>unniness is divided into <\/span>three categories<\/span><\/a>: sunny (or clear if overnight), mostly sunny\/cloudy, and partly sunny\/cloudy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n