North Pole (AK) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in North Pole, Alaska, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in North Pole varies. It peaks at 334 hours in June and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2113 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In North Pole, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.1 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

North Pole enjoys an average of 2113 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, North Pole’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).

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