The approx number of Daylight hours in alaska?

Question

Does it seem accurate to have approx 3 -4 hrs of sunlight on Christmas day in fairbanks, alaska?

Does it seem accurate that in June there are approx 20 hours of daylight in fairbanks, alaska?

I am just asking for a lay persons best estimate - thanks!

Answer 1

Less than an hour at Xmas, and nearly 24 hours at the summer solstice.

Answer 2

Sounds pretty close. Short winter days and long summer days.

Answer 3

In Fairbanks, AK on Dec. 25, 2008:

Sunrise                   10:59 a.m.          

Sunset                     2:44 p.m.

ELAPSED TIME       3:45

In Fairbanks, AK on Jun. 21, 2008 (summer solstice):

Sunrise                    2:59 a.m.

Sunset                    12:47 a.m. on following day

ELAPSED TIME      21:48