Glacier 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 Glacier, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Glacier, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 281 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1887 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Glacier, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

Glacier enjoys an average of 1887 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

November, Glacier’s wettest month, receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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