Top 8 cities with the least sunshine hours in the world

However, some cities around the world experience significantly fewer sunshine hours, often due to their geographical location and climate.

Here are the top 8 cities with the least sunshine hours annually:

• Tórshavn, Faroe Islands - This city receives approximately 840 hours of sunshine annually. Its position in the North Atlantic Ocean results in frequent overcast skies and cool temperatures.
• Chongqing, China - Known for its foggy weather, Chongqing gets around 1,054 hours of sunshine each year. The city's basin location traps moisture, leading to persistent cloud cover.
• Sao Joaquim, Brazil - Located in the southern part of Brazil in the Santa Catarina, Sao Joaquim experiences 1065 hours of sunshine annually.
• Dikson, Russia - Located in the Arctic, Dikson experiences about 1,164 hours of sunshine annually. The extreme northern latitude means long, dark winters and short, cool summers.
• Malabo, Equatorial Guinea - This city sees around 1,176 hours of sunshine per year. Its equatorial location brings heavy rainfall and frequent cloud cover.
• Lima, Peru - Lima experiences about 1,230 hours of sunshine each year. Despite being in a desert, the city's coastal location leads to persistent fog and overcast conditions.
• Reykjavik, Iceland - The capital of Iceland receives about 1,236 hours of sunshine per year. Its high latitude results in long, dark winters and short, bright summers.
• Ushuaia, Argentina - Known as the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia gets around 1,281 hours of sunshine annually. Its proximity to Antarctica means cold, cloudy weather.