Current Weather and Forecast in Fairbanks, AK
Alaska, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Fairbanks
Fairbanks has a humid continental climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 71°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around -7°. August brings the most rain, on about 15 days, while June is the sunniest, with 14.5 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 99 days.
Fairbanks climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Does it snow in Fairbanks?
Yes - about 29 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through April.
How does Fairbanks compare to other cities?
Its 31°F (0°C) annual average is cooler than 100% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
What is the rainiest month in Fairbanks?
August, at 3.6 inches (91 mm) over about 15 days. January is the driest month, at 14 mm (0.6 in).
When should I visit Fairbanks?
May to September is the sweet spot for Fairbanks - these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Expect 64°F (18°C) in the afternoon and around 11 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Does it freeze in Fairbanks?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 7 months of the year, October through April.
Which month is warmest in Fairbanks?
July, averaging 71°F (22°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 90°F (32°C).
Which month is coolest in Fairbanks?
January, with highs of 5°F (-15°C) and lows near -7°F (-22°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -52°F (-47°C).