Average Monthly Sunshine in Girdwood (AK)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Girdwood varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 289 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2070 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours.

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

Girdwood enjoys an average of 2070 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Girdwood’s wettest month, receives 137 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -4°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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