Kodiak (AK) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kodiak, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 277 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 91 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2209 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kodiak. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 38%.

Kodiak enjoys an average of 2209 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

December, Kodiak’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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