Inuvik (NT) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Inuvik, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 377 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1900 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Inuvik, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per day.

Inuvik vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Inuvik enjoys an average of 1900 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Inuvik

August, Inuvik’s wettest month, receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F).

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