A list of the sunniest cities in the United States is out. Three Florida cities have made the Top 25 list, but only Key West is in the Top 10.

Moving.com has compiled this list and they have evaluated the number of sunny days major U.S. cities enjoy each year. They also used the median listing home price, cost of living, and other important factors.

The Florida cities that are on the list are: Key West #8, Miami #18, Tampa #22.

Phoenix is the #1 city on the list of the sunniest cities in the United States.

Check out the Top 10 below.

• 1 - Phoenix, Arizona

  “The sun shines 85 percent of the time in Phoenix, making it the sunniest city in the nation. But that sunshine means heat in the Valley of the Sun. The metro area experiences an average 110 days with triple digit heat.”

• 2 - Tucson, Arizona

  “Less than a two-hour drive south of Phoenix, the city of Tucson also enjoys the sun roughly 85 percent of the time, too. Because the two cities are close, they share a similar climate. Tucson is usually a few degrees cooler in the summer, though.”

• 3 - Las Vegas, Nevada

  “Despite the sun, it doesn’t get as hot as Phoenix and Tucson. Historically, the city sees only 18 days with a heat index of more than 100 degrees.”

• 4 - El Paso, Texas

  “The median list home price is $249,000, approximately half of the average national sales price of $507,800. And residents enjoy a cost of living that is 10 percent below the national average. Add to that El Paso is one of the safest cities in the country.”

• 5 - Reno, Nevada

  “While the city boasts sunshine 81 percent of the time, it has a moderate climate. Temperatures range from 49 degrees in January to 94 degrees in July. Depending on the season, residents spend their days hiking, kayaking, and skiing.”

• 6 - Pueblo, Colorado

  “Its cost of living is 12 percent below the national average and the median sold price for a home is $267,000. Plus, you can enjoy that sunshine hiking, biking, and kayaking nearby. There are opportunities for fly-fishing and golfing, too.”

• 7 - Sacramento, California

  “Sacramento sees the sun 265 days of the year, or roughly 77 percent of the time. During the summer, high temperatures usually reach the 90s. But the capital of California experiences close to 50 percent humidity, which adds to the heat.”

• 8 - Key West, Florida

  “Sunny days and a laid-back, island vibe entice many people to move to Key West. But it’s not cheap to live here. The cost of living is 43 percent above the national average. You’ll pay an average $871,500 for a house.”

• 9 - Flagstaff, Arizona

  “Surrounded by pine trees and mountains, Flagstaff doesn’t fit the stereotypical image of Arizona. But like Phoenix and Tucson, it gets a lot of sun. On average, the sun shines 76 percent of the time in the city. If you move here, you’ll experience all four seasons. “

• 10 - Fresno, California

  “Fresno sees the sun 76 percent of the time. That’s more than Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. Unlike those cities, Fresno remains affordable. The cost of living is 1 percent higher than the national average, and the median home sales price is $332,000.”

• 18 - Miami, Florida

  “Humidity goes hand-in-hand with Miami’s sunshine. While average temperatures climb to 87 degrees in August, the humidity ranges from 70 to 75 percent year-round. Miamians cool off in the ocean or embrace the heat on a hike.”

• 22 - Tampa, Florida

  “One of the sunniest cities in the Sunshine State, Tampa boasts 244 days of sunshine per year. It has a cost of living that is 1 percent below the national average. And the median sold home price is $389,000. For this, you an excellent quality of life. Tampa has miles and miles of beaches, 150 city parks, and outdoor adventures.”

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