Sunniest States in the US
Sunshine affects quality of life, mental health, and outdoor recreation opportunities. These states get the most sunny days per year on average. The arid Southwest dominates, with Arizona leading the nation at 193 clear days per year.
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| # | State | Sunny Days | Jan Temp | July Temp | Annual Rainfall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Arizona | 193 | 54.0°F | 93.0°F | 13.60" |
| Arizona: 193 sunny days/year, avg July temp 93.0°F. | ||||||
| 2 |
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New Mexico | 167 | 36.0°F | 79.0°F | 14.60" |
| New Mexico: 167 sunny days/year, avg July temp 79.0°F. | ||||||
| 3 |
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Nevada | 158 | 42.0°F | 92.0°F | 9.50" |
| Nevada: 158 sunny days/year, avg July temp 92.0°F. | ||||||
| 4 |
|
California | 146 | 53.0°F | 74.0°F | 22.20" |
| California: 146 sunny days/year, avg July temp 74.0°F. | ||||||
| 5 |
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Oklahoma | 139 | 38.0°F | 83.0°F | 36.50" |
| Oklahoma: 139 sunny days/year, avg July temp 83.0°F. | ||||||
| 6 |
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Colorado | 136 | 30.0°F | 73.0°F | 15.90" |
| Colorado: 136 sunny days/year, avg July temp 73.0°F. | ||||||
| 7 |
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Texas | 135 | 49.0°F | 85.0°F | 28.90" |
| Texas: 135 sunny days/year, avg July temp 85.0°F. | ||||||
| 8 |
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Utah | 135 | 29.0°F | 77.0°F | 12.20" |
| Utah: 135 sunny days/year, avg July temp 77.0°F. | ||||||
| 9 |
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Idaho | 128 | 30.0°F | 76.0°F | 12.10" |
| Idaho: 128 sunny days/year, avg July temp 76.0°F. | ||||||
| 10 |
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Kansas | 128 | 30.0°F | 81.0°F | 28.90" |
| Kansas: 128 sunny days/year, avg July temp 81.0°F. | ||||||
| 11 |
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Montana | 120 | 24.0°F | 72.0°F | 15.30" |
| Montana: 120 sunny days/year, avg July temp 72.0°F. | ||||||
| 12 |
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South Dakota | 116 | 18.0°F | 76.0°F | 20.90" |
| South Dakota: 116 sunny days/year, avg July temp 76.0°F. | ||||||
| 13 |
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Delaware | 115 | 34.0°F | 77.0°F | 46.00" |
| Delaware: 115 sunny days/year, avg July temp 77.0°F. | ||||||
| 14 |
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Wyoming | 115 | 22.0°F | 70.0°F | 13.00" |
| Wyoming: 115 sunny days/year, avg July temp 70.0°F. | ||||||
| 15 |
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Alaska | 115 | 13.0°F | 62.0°F | 22.50" |
| Alaska: 115 sunny days/year, avg July temp 62.0°F. | ||||||
| 16 |
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Missouri | 115 | 31.0°F | 80.0°F | 41.50" |
| Missouri: 115 sunny days/year, avg July temp 80.0°F. | ||||||
| 17 |
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Louisiana | 114 | 52.0°F | 83.0°F | 60.10" |
| Louisiana: 114 sunny days/year, avg July temp 83.0°F. | ||||||
| 18 |
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Nebraska | 114 | 24.0°F | 79.0°F | 24.20" |
| Nebraska: 114 sunny days/year, avg July temp 79.0°F. | ||||||
| 19 |
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Maryland | 112 | 34.0°F | 78.0°F | 43.00" |
| Maryland: 112 sunny days/year, avg July temp 78.0°F. | ||||||
| 20 |
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South Carolina | 112 | 47.0°F | 81.0°F | 49.80" |
| South Carolina: 112 sunny days/year, avg July temp 81.0°F. | ||||||
| 21 |
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Arkansas | 111 | 41.0°F | 82.0°F | 49.70" |
| Arkansas: 111 sunny days/year, avg July temp 82.0°F. | ||||||
| 22 |
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Virginia | 111 | 37.0°F | 78.0°F | 43.70" |
| Virginia: 111 sunny days/year, avg July temp 78.0°F. | ||||||
| 23 |
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North Dakota | 111 | 9.0°F | 71.0°F | 17.80" |
| North Dakota: 111 sunny days/year, avg July temp 71.0°F. | ||||||
| 24 |
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Georgia | 110 | 46.0°F | 81.0°F | 49.70" |
| Georgia: 110 sunny days/year, avg July temp 81.0°F. | ||||||
| 25 |
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North Carolina | 110 | 42.0°F | 79.0°F | 46.00" |
| North Carolina: 110 sunny days/year, avg July temp 79.0°F. | ||||||
| 26 |
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Oregon | 108 | 39.0°F | 68.0°F | 27.40" |
| Oregon: 108 sunny days/year, avg July temp 68.0°F. | ||||||
| 27 |
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New Jersey | 108 | 32.0°F | 77.0°F | 46.70" |
| New Jersey: 108 sunny days/year, avg July temp 77.0°F. | ||||||
| 28 |
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Maine | 108 | 18.0°F | 70.0°F | 42.20" |
| Maine: 108 sunny days/year, avg July temp 70.0°F. | ||||||
| 29 |
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Connecticut | 107 | 28.0°F | 74.0°F | 47.20" |
| Connecticut: 107 sunny days/year, avg July temp 74.0°F. | ||||||
| 30 |
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Mississippi | 106 | 48.0°F | 83.0°F | 56.80" |
| Mississippi: 106 sunny days/year, avg July temp 83.0°F. | ||||||
| 31 |
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Tennessee | 106 | 40.0°F | 80.0°F | 52.10" |
| Tennessee: 106 sunny days/year, avg July temp 80.0°F. | ||||||
| 32 |
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Illinois | 105 | 26.0°F | 76.0°F | 38.70" |
| Illinois: 105 sunny days/year, avg July temp 76.0°F. | ||||||
| 33 |
|
New Hampshire | 104 | 21.0°F | 71.0°F | 42.20" |
| New Hampshire: 104 sunny days/year, avg July temp 71.0°F. | ||||||
| 34 |
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Iowa | 104 | 19.0°F | 76.0°F | 35.00" |
| Iowa: 104 sunny days/year, avg July temp 76.0°F. | ||||||
| 35 |
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New York | 104 | 27.0°F | 74.0°F | 41.80" |
| New York: 104 sunny days/year, avg July temp 74.0°F. | ||||||
| 36 |
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Massachusetts | 103 | 29.0°F | 74.0°F | 47.70" |
| Massachusetts: 103 sunny days/year, avg July temp 74.0°F. | ||||||
| 37 |
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Vermont | 102 | 18.0°F | 70.0°F | 40.90" |
| Vermont: 102 sunny days/year, avg July temp 70.0°F. | ||||||
| 38 |
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Minnesota | 102 | 13.0°F | 74.0°F | 27.00" |
| Minnesota: 102 sunny days/year, avg July temp 74.0°F. | ||||||
| 39 |
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Indiana | 102 | 28.0°F | 76.0°F | 41.60" |
| Indiana: 102 sunny days/year, avg July temp 76.0°F. | ||||||
| 40 |
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Florida | 101 | 62.0°F | 83.0°F | 54.50" |
| Florida: 101 sunny days/year, avg July temp 83.0°F. | ||||||
| 41 |
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Pennsylvania | 101 | 29.0°F | 76.0°F | 41.40" |
| Pennsylvania: 101 sunny days/year, avg July temp 76.0°F. | ||||||
| 42 |
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Wisconsin | 100 | 17.0°F | 72.0°F | 32.60" |
| Wisconsin: 100 sunny days/year, avg July temp 72.0°F. | ||||||
| 43 |
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Alabama | 99 | 46.0°F | 81.0°F | 58.30" |
| Alabama: 99 sunny days/year, avg July temp 81.0°F. | ||||||
| 44 |
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West Virginia | 98 | 33.0°F | 75.0°F | 44.90" |
| West Virginia: 98 sunny days/year, avg July temp 75.0°F. | ||||||
| 45 |
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Rhode Island | 97 | 30.0°F | 74.0°F | 46.90" |
| Rhode Island: 97 sunny days/year, avg July temp 74.0°F. | ||||||
| 46 |
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Michigan | 95 | 24.0°F | 73.0°F | 31.50" |
| Michigan: 95 sunny days/year, avg July temp 73.0°F. | ||||||
| 47 |
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Ohio | 95 | 28.0°F | 75.0°F | 38.60" |
| Ohio: 95 sunny days/year, avg July temp 75.0°F. | ||||||
| 48 |
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Kentucky | 93 | 36.0°F | 78.0°F | 46.70" |
| Kentucky: 93 sunny days/year, avg July temp 78.0°F. | ||||||
| 49 |
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Hawaii | 90 | 73.0°F | 83.0°F | 63.70" |
| Hawaii: 90 sunny days/year, avg July temp 83.0°F. | ||||||
| 50 |
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Washington | 71 | 40.0°F | 66.0°F | 38.40" |
| Washington: 71 sunny days/year, avg July temp 66.0°F. | ||||||
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