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No, there is less daylight in December than July in North America.
Miami
It depends on where you live on the Earth. North of the equator the shortest day is on the Winter Solstice, about December 21st. In the Southern hemisphere the shortest day is on the Summer Solstice about the 21st of June.
In North America, after December 21st, the winter solstice, the amount of daylight increases by approximately 2-3 minutes per day as we move towards the spring equinox in March.
Based on Google Earth armchair exploration, and if Greenland is considered part of North America and Iceland part of Europe, the shortest distance between North America and Europe is 733 miles.
The daylight hours are shortest during the winter solstice, which usually occurs around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and June 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. At this time, the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, resulting in the shortest duration of daylight.
December typically has the shortest hours of daylight in Canada, especially in the northern regions where daylight can be minimal. In places like Yellowknife or Whitehorse, some areas may experience only a few hours of daylight or none at all during the winter solstice. This phenomenon is more pronounced as you move further north.
December 21st marks the winter solstice in North America, the shortest day of the year. During this time, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the sun, resulting in less direct sunlight and colder temperatures.
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salmon
The shortest day of the year in North America is usually around December 21st and is approximately 9 hours long.
The shortest day of the year occurs during the winter solstice, around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and June 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. This day has the fewest hours of daylight and the longest night of the year.