Special Weather Statement
Patchy freezing fog is possible through much of the night for an
area stretching northwestward from Tok to Nenana, including the
Fairbanks Metro Area, which may cause a light slippery glaze to
form on surfaces. Use extra caution if you must travel through
the night.
Fairbanks, AK Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Fairbanks, it is
21° with mist.
Today's forecast reaches 20°,
with a low of 15°.
Tomorrow in Fairbanks looks
overcast, with a high of 18°
and an overnight low of 12°.
There is a 49% chance of snow - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 3 mph,
and the UV index reaches 0 (low).
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).