9 sunniest cities in the world

When summer comes and the days get longer, in some parts of the world people suffer from winter angst and wait for the sun to warm them up. But if you live in one of the sunniest cities on the planet, then, probably, it never ceased to warm you. According to the World Meteorological Organization, these cities are considered to be the sunniest in the world with the longest daylight hours in 30 years.

9. Phoenix, Arizona, USA

In Phoenix, the sun shines 3,872 hours a year. The hottest month of the year is July, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius. The record temperature was 50 degrees in June 1990. Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and also the most populous city in the state, with about 1.5 million inhabitants according to the 2010 census. It is one of the six most populous cities in America, and is the most populous state capital in the country. Located in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix has a subtropical desert climate characterized by very long hot summers and short, mild winters. The city is known as the "Valley of the Sun" because it has more days with temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius than any other city in the United States.

8. Aswan, Egypt

The sun shines here 3.863 hours a year. It is located in the south of Egypt, slightly north of the Aswan hydroelectric complex on the east bank of the Nile. It is a busy trading city. The city has grown as an important strategic location for Egypt, but it is now a serene place that attracts far fewer people than the more popular tourist stops in the country. It is located in a subtropical desert climate with dry, hot temperatures all year round. The average annual temperature is around 26 degrees with very rare rainfall. In the summer months (March-November) it reaches 40 degrees.

7. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Although Vegas is known for its bustling nightlife, it gets a lot of sun. On average, the city is heated under it 3.825 hours a year. The resort town is very popular, thanks to the Las Vegas Strip - this is the goal of all tourists. The strip calls itself the World Entertainment Capital. It is something like an oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert and is surrounded on all sides by high mountains. The rocky, lifeless landscape enjoys a subtropical hot desert climate with year-round scorching sunshine. For 134 days a year, the temperature stays at least 32 degrees Celsius and 74 days when the temperature is at least 38 degrees.

6. Dongola, Sudan

Dongola is located in one of the hottest, sunniest and driest regions in the world. 3.814 hours of sunshine per year. The city is located on the banks of the Nile in a hot desert climate. June is the hottest month of the year, the temperature in it reaches 43 degrees Celsius, and the highest is 49 degrees. The quiet town is famous for its palm groves with hotels and restaurants, most of which are located on the main road. Visitors love to walk along the Nile to the ruins of the Kava Temple, which is almost completely submerged in the sand.

5. Tucson, Arizona, USA

Another sunny city in Arizona makes our list with 3.806 hours of sunshine per year. Tucson had a population of more than 520,000 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in Arizona after Phoenix. The University of Arizona is located here. The city is located 97 km from the Mexican border. Since Tucson's elevation is slightly higher than Phoenix, the weather is always slightly cooler and wetter, but the desert climate still allows the sun to provide an abundance of warmth. The average summer temperature is 38 degrees.

4. Faya, Chad

Faya, also known by its post-colonial name, Faya-Larjo, is the largest oasis in northern Chad, with 3,792 hours of sun per year. The city has a hot desert climate, which is typical for a region located in the Sahara Desert. The average temperature from April to September is 39 degrees Celsius, and the highest is 42 degrees in June. On average, the sun shines for more than 290 hours each month. It can rain from July to September, but there are years without precipitation at all.

3. Kharga, Egypt

The second Egyptian city makes the list, enjoying 3.791 hours of sunshine a year. Kharga is located in the Libyan Desert west of the Nile Valley, and is the southernmost of the five western oases. In 2012, the population was over 67,000 people. On average, the highest temperature in June is 40 degrees. In June, the sun shines most of the year - an average of 360 hours. Kharga is beautiful at dawn. The oasis is full of ancient sites that will spark the interest of tourists.

2. Abu Hamad, Sudan

The Sudanese city is located on the right bank of the Nile. Abu Hamad sees the sun for an average of 3.763 hours a year, and a hot desert climate prevails here with an average temperature of 44 degrees in June and a maximum of 48 degrees in May.

1. El Paso, Texas, USA

El Paso is located at the westernmost point of Texas, bordered by New Mexico to the north and Mexico to the south. Geographically, the city is located close to Phoenix and the capital of Texas. In El Paso, the sun shines as much as in Abu Hamad - 3.763 hours on average. This city consistently holds the status of one of the safest major cities in America, and you can also enjoy the sun in one of the largest urban parks in America. The hot desert climate favors dry summers and light, dry winters. On average, the sun shines 302 days a year, which is why El Paso is called the "City of the Sun". June is the hottest weather. Usually within 109 days the temperature is more than 32 degrees Celsius and within 20 days at least 38 degrees.