Average Monthly Sunshine in Ketchikan (AK)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ketchikan varies. It peaks at 185 hours in May and drops to 36 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1282 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Ketchikan enjoys an average of 1282 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Ketchikan’s wettest month, receives 249 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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