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Current Weather and Forecast in Fairbanks, AK

Alaska, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 18:46
45°
Cloudy Feels like 43° · High 42° / Low 31°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
61%
UV index
0 Low
Updated 32 min ago

Fairbanks hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 42°F (6°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical October high of 36°F (2°C).

Now
22%
7 PM
26%
7:05 PM
Sunset
8 PM
27%
9 PM
30%
10 PM
30%
11 PM
30%
12 AM
29%
1 AM
36%
2 AM
34%
3 AM
33%
4 AM
36%
5 AM
45%
6 AM
58%
7 AM
63%
8 AM
61%
8:15 AM
Sunrise
9 AM
56%
10 AM
47%
11 AM
39%
12 PM
35%
1 PM
35%
2 PM
25%
3 PM
24%
4 PM
23%
5 PM
22%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
43°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
3 mph
NW · gusts 5 mph
Humidity
61%
Dew point 34°
Pressure
29.31 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
10 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
25% chance today

Fairbanks weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Fairbanks looks overcast, with a high of 38° and an overnight low of 33°. There is a 83% chance of snow - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 0 (low).

High / Low
38° / 33°
Precipitation
83%
Sunrise / sunset
08:15 AM / 07:02 PM

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Fairbanks 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 42° Low 31°
Chance of precipitation: 25%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Overcast
High 38° Low 33°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Moderate snow
High 35° Low 30°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Overcast
High 36° Low 28°
Chance of precipitation: 35%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 44° Low 26°
Chance of precipitation: 20%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 40° Low 29°
Chance of precipitation: 28%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 40° Low 32°
Chance of precipitation: 32%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 38° Low 31°
Chance of precipitation: 55%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Mist
High 39° Low 29°
Chance of precipitation: 18%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 38° Low 29°
Chance of precipitation: 29%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 42° Low 28°
Chance of precipitation: 23%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 47° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 40° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 22%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Heavy snow
High 37° Low 33°
Chance of precipitation: 90%

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).