Average Monthly Sunshine in Hoonah (AK)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hoonah receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hoonah, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 43 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1523 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Hoonah’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hoonah enjoys an average of 1523 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, Hoonah’s wettest month, receives 197 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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