Fort Saskatchewan (AB) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Fort Saskatchewan, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 307 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 84 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2339 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Fort Saskatchewan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 36%.

Fort Saskatchewan enjoys an average of 2339 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Fort Saskatchewan’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F).

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