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The Fire Wave trail in Nevada

Sunshine has finally arrived in Britain. Sort of. But where to go for a proper dose of vitamin D? Here we highlight the destinations that receive the most hours of sunshine.   

1. Sunniest country: USA

The highest average annual hours of sun are found within the Sahara Desert region and the US, the sunniest country on Earth, according to the World Data Center for Meteorology (WDCM).

Average hours of sun in the US range from 2,400 to 4,000 per year, according to this graphic from L’atmosfera e il clima, with the sunniest parts being in Arizona, Nevada (pictured), Texas and California.

 

 

 

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