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Sunniest Cities in Scotland

Top 100 cities ranked by sunniest cities

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Highest Wages
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities
Quality of Life
Most Work From Home
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Sunniest Cities — Scotland

1 Dunbar 291 days
2 North Berwick 291 days
3 Saint Andrews 290 days
4 Monifieth 290 days
5 Arbroath 288 days
6 Lossiemouth 288 days
7 Dundee 287 days
8 Brechin 287 days
9 Fraserburgh 286 days
10 Nairn 286 days
11 Cupar 286 days
12 Buckie 286 days
13 Peterhead 285 days
14 Carnoustie 285 days
15 Turriff 285 days
16 Forfar 283 days
17 Forres 283 days
18 Elgin 282 days
19 Inverurie 282 days
20 Montrose 282 days
21 Ellon 282 days
22 Aberdeen 280 days
23 Perth 280 days
24 Nigg 280 days
25 Portlethen 280 days
26 Banchory 280 days
27 Cove 280 days
28 Kelso 280 days
29 Dyce 279 days
30 Westhill 278 days
31 Stonehaven 278 days
32 Blairgowrie and Rattray 276 days
33 Kirriemuir 271 days
34 Galashiels 268 days
35 Annan 268 days
36 Wick 265 days
37 Thurso 261 days
38 Irvine 260 days
39 Troon 260 days
40 Hawick 260 days
41 Kirkwall 260 days
42 Dumfries 259 days
43 Locharbriggs 259 days
44 Ayr 257 days
45 Prestwick 257 days
46 Kilwinning 256 days
47 Saltcoats 256 days
48 Ardrossan 256 days
49 Stevenston 256 days
50 Selkirk 256 days
51 Stranraer 254 days
52 Inverness 252 days
53 Lerwick 251 days
54 Kilmarnock 249 days
55 Girvan 248 days
56 Alness 245 days
57 Stewarton 244 days
58 Beith 244 days
59 Auchterarder 244 days
60 Isle of Lewis 241 days
61 Dalserf 241 days
62 Larkhall 241 days
63 Stornoway 241 days
64 Stonehouse 241 days
65 Largs 239 days
66 Strathaven 239 days
67 Carluke 237 days
68 Lanark 237 days
69 Peebles 237 days
70 Crieff 230 days
71 Dingwall 227 days
72 Cumnock 226 days
73 Dalry 224 days
74 Dunoon 221 days
75 Greenock 218 days
76 Gourock 218 days
77 Oban 211 days
78 Isle of Bute 207 days
79 Isle of Arran 207 days
80 Edinburgh 205 days
81 Kirkcaldy 205 days
82 Glenrothes 205 days
83 Musselburgh 205 days
84 Bonnyrigg 205 days
85 Penicuik 205 days
86 Mayfield 205 days
87 Dalkeith 205 days
88 Tranent 205 days
89 Methil 205 days
90 Prestonpans 205 days
91 Haddington 205 days
92 Leven 205 days
93 Burntisland 205 days
94 Loanhead 205 days
95 Gorebridge 205 days
96 Cockenzie 205 days
97 Livingston 204 days
98 Dunfermline 204 days
99 Bathgate 204 days
100 Grangemouth 204 days

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by sunniest cities in Scotland.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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