Fairbanks (AK) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Fairbanks, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 334 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2113 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fairbanks. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Fairbanks enjoys an average of 2113 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Fairbanks’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fairbanks Precipitation page.