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Sunniest Cities in Minnesota

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 Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans
Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Civic & Politics
Most Republican Most Democratic
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants
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Sunniest Cities — Minnesota

1 Rochester 276 days
2 Blaine 276 days
3 St. Cloud 276 days
4 Coon Rapids 276 days
5 Moorhead 276 days
6 Inver Grove Heights 276 days
7 Andover 276 days
8 Ramsey 276 days
9 Champlin 276 days
10 Willmar 276 days
11 West St. Paul 276 days
12 South St. Paul 276 days
13 Anoka 276 days
14 Ham Lake 276 days
15 Hibbing 276 days
16 Bemidji 276 days
17 Hutchinson 276 days
18 Alexandria 276 days
19 Fergus Falls 276 days
20 Marshall 276 days
21 Sauk Rapids 276 days
22 Grand Rapids 276 days
23 Detroit Lakes 276 days
24 Cambridge 276 days
25 East Grand Forks 276 days
26 Dayton 276 days
27 Virginia 276 days
28 Crookston 276 days
29 Litchfield 276 days
30 Montevideo 276 days
31 Morris 276 days
32 Plymouth 271 days
33 Brooklyn Park 270 days
34 Woodbury 270 days
35 Lakeville 270 days
36 Maple Grove 270 days
37 Eagan 270 days
38 Burnsville 270 days
39 Eden Prairie 270 days
40 Apple Valley 270 days
41 Minnetonka 270 days
42 Edina 270 days
43 St. Louis Park 270 days
44 Shakopee 270 days
45 Mankato 270 days
46 Maplewood 270 days
47 Cottage Grove 270 days
48 Richfield 270 days
49 Roseville 270 days
50 Brooklyn Center 270 days
51 Savage 270 days
52 Fridley 270 days
53 Chaska 270 days
54 Oakdale 270 days
55 Prior Lake 270 days
56 Shoreview 270 days
57 Rosemount 270 days
58 Owatonna 270 days
59 Elk River 270 days
60 Chanhassen 270 days
61 Faribault 270 days
62 White Bear Lake 270 days
63 Farmington 270 days
64 New Brighton 270 days
65 Crystal 270 days
66 Hastings 270 days
67 Columbia Heights 270 days
68 Golden Valley 270 days
69 Lino Lakes 270 days
70 New Hope 270 days
71 Otsego 270 days
72 Forest Lake 270 days
73 Northfield 270 days
74 Sartell 270 days
75 Stillwater 270 days
76 St. Michael 270 days
77 Hopkins 270 days
78 Red Wing 270 days
79 Buffalo 270 days
80 Hugo 270 days
81 Monticello 270 days
82 Robbinsdale 270 days
83 North Mankato 270 days
84 New Ulm 270 days
85 Rogers 270 days
86 Waconia 270 days
87 Mounds View 270 days
88 Vadnais Heights 270 days
89 North St. Paul 270 days
90 Lake Elmo 270 days
91 St. Peter 270 days
92 East Bethel 270 days
93 North Branch 270 days
94 Victoria 270 days
95 Little Canada 270 days
96 Arden Hills 270 days
97 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 270 days
98 Waseca 270 days
99 Mound 270 days
100 Little Falls 270 days

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

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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