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By sleepopolis.com
Are you looking for a sunny getaway spot? The total amount of sunlight hours in a year is called the sunshine duration. This gives you an idea of how cloudy a city might be.
The Top 10 Sunniest Cities In The World By Annual Sunshine Hours Are:
- Yuma, Arizona – 4,015.3
- Marsa Alam (Egypt) – 3,958.0
- Calama, Chile 3926.2
- Dakhla Oasis Egypt, 3943.4
- Phoenix, Arizona – 3871.6
- Keetmanshoop, Namibia – 3870
- Las Vegas, Nevada – 3,825.3
- Tuscon, Arizona – 3,806.0
- Kharga, Egypt – 3790.8
- El Paso Texas – 3762.5
These Are The Top 10 Cities With The Lowest Annual Sunshine Hours:
- Totor, Colombia – 637.0
- Trshavn (Faroe Islands) – 840
- Chongqing (China) – 954.8
- Russia, Dikson – 1,164.3
- Malabo, Equatorial Gui – 1,176.7
- Buenaventura, Colombia – 1178.0
- Lima, Peru – 1230
- Ushuaia (Argentina) – 1281.2
- Reykjavik (Iceland) – 1,326
- Bogot, Colombia – 13288.0
Colombia is often associated with lush forests and sunny beaches. However, the varied topography and mountainous nature of the country make for dynamic weather patterns.
Colombia experiences two seasons – wet and dry. The wet season is from April through November. It can rain hours a day during this time.
Where Are The Darkest And Most Gloomy Winters? The Winter Solstice Is In December In The Northern Hemisphere. These Are The Five Places That Get The Least Sunshine In December Based On Average Monthly Sunlight Hours.
- Russia, Dikson – 0.0
- Trshavn (Faroe Islands) – 6
- Yakutsk, Russia – 9.3
- Iqaluit, Canada – 12.6
- Moscow, Russia – 14
The Southern Hemisphere’s Winter Solstice Is In June. These Are The Five Places That Have The Least Sunshine In June Based On Average Monthly Sunlight Hours.
- Chile, Valdivia – 45.0
- Totor, Colombia – 47.0
- Ushuaia (Argentina) – 50.3
- Lima, Peru – 50.6
- Stanley, Falkland Islands – 57
How Does Sunshine Duration Affect Sleep?
Exposure to sunshine is a key part of sleep hygiene. The brain’s biological timekeeper is affected by light rays. This has been true ever since humans first slept outdoors and rose with the sun. In fact, light is one of the biggest external factors that influence sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends cocooning your bedroom in blackout curtains or blinds during the night to block artificial light and opening them to the sunshine when you are ready to begin the day.
Some areas, like Russia’s Dikson, can see months without any sunlight. Studies have shown that the absence of a normal day and night cycle can have a significant impact on sleep quality and efficiency.
