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Yuma, Arizona is known as the sunniest city on earth. They have more than 4000 sunlight hours a year, meaning at least 90% of their year consists of sunny days.

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Fun Fact: Yuma, Arizona is known as the sunniest city on earth. They have more than 4000 sunlight hours a year, meaning at least 90% of their year consists of sunny days.

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