Explore the world's darkest and most sunlit cities
Weather: you can’t always get what you want. Whether it’s sunny but too hot, or too cold and dark, it’s hard finding a place that has the most perfect climate. However, it’s nice to know where to go if you’re looking for a sunny city or a dark destination. The sun brings beach days and BBQs, while lack of light can be perfect for stargazing or getting some much-needed sleep.
Starting off with dark destinations, this Icelandic capital has little daylight and long hours of darkness. During winter, the city is lit up with bright Christmas lights and auroras.
London is famed for being one miserable city, weather-wise, of course. It doesn't get much sunlight, and gas lights still brighten the streets at night.
Rjukan is a small town in southern Norway, where towering mountains seem to almost touch the sky. From September to March, the area doesn't get much sun at all.
Starting off with dark destinations, this Icelandic capital has little daylight and long hours of darkness. During winter, the city is lit up with bright Christmas lights and auroras.
London is famed for being one miserable city, weather-wise, of course. It doesn't get much sunlight, and gas lights still brighten the streets at night.
I remember the London office that I visited decades ago, the food court already got a revolving belt for people to return the trays and dishes. And the dirty dishes are kept out of sight. Very nice. Very high tech! Spore is decades behind indeed.
Now, the sunny cities. Yuma is the sunniest place on Earth, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The arid Arizona city has around 100 days of 40+°C (104+ °F) weather every year.
