In Point Barrow Alaska how long is each day?

Point Barrow is located north of the Arctic Circle and has extremely variable daylight hours depending on the time of the year.

During the summer months, from late May to early August, Point Barrow experiences the midnight sun, which means that the sun never sets below the horizon. This period is known as the "Arctic day" or "continuous daylight".

In contrast, during the winter months, from mid-November to late January, Point Barrow experiences polar night, where the sun remains below the horizon for an extended period. This period is known as the "Arctic night" or "continuous darkness".

The length of the day or night gradually increases or decreases as the seasons transition between the extremes of midnight sun and polar night.

Here are some specific durations for different times of the year in Point Barrow:

Midsummer (June 21 - July 22): The sun is above the horizon for 24 hours, resulting in continuous daylight.

Late summer (August - September): The daylight hours decrease gradually, with the sun setting for short periods during the night.

Early winter (October - November): The daylight hours continue to decrease, and the sun sets for longer periods, eventually leading to the onset of polar night.

Mid-winter (December - January): Polar night occurs, and the sun remains below the horizon for the entire day.

Late winter (February - March): The daylight hours start increasing again, with the sun rising for short periods during the day.

Early spring (April - May): The daylight hours increase gradually, and the sun sets for shorter periods during the night.