Average Monthly Sunshine in Willow (AK)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Willow 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 2069 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Willow. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Willow enjoys an average of 2069 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 contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Willow’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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