Fairbanks, AK Weather
Fairbanks hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 76°F (24°C) is about 12°F (7°C) above the typical August high of 64°F (18°C).
Current conditions in detail
Fairbanks weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Fairbanks looks sunny, with a high of 67° and an overnight low of 50°. Precipitation chance is modest at 20%. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (low).
Fairbanks 14-day forecast
About the weather in Fairbanks
Located in Alaska, United States, Fairbanks experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 71°F (22°C) in July and dip to about 5°F (-15°C) in January, with around 18.2 inches (462 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Fairbanks weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 71°F (22°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 5°F (-15°C)
- Record high: 90°F (32°C) · Record low: -52°F (-47°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (14.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 29 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 71°F (22°C) and overnight lows stay near 55°F (13°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 5°F (-15°C) and lows around -7°F (-22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 90°F (32°C) and dropped as low as -52°F (-47°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.6 inches (91 mm) of rain over 15 days, while January is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 14.5 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 29 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Fairbanks is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Fairbanks brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Fairbanks brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 35°F (2°C) and nights around 24°F (-4°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Fairbanks is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 9°F (-13°C) and nights around -4°F (-20°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season, plus around 14 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Fairbanks by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -7° | 5 | 0.6 in | 2.5 h/day | 75% |
| February | 13° | -2° | 6 | 0.8 in | 4.9 h/day | 74% |
| March | 26° | 7° | 5 | 0.6 in | 8.0 h/day | 70% |
| April | 43° | 23° | 5 | 0.7 in | 11.5 h/day | 63% |
| May | 60° | 40° | 8 | 1.2 in | 13.4 h/day | 58% |
| June | 70° | 52° | 10 | 2.1 in | 14.5 h/day | 58% |
| July | 71° | 55° | 12 | 3.1 in | 11.8 h/day | 67% |
| August | 64° | 50° | 15 | 3.6 in | 7.8 h/day | 76% |
| September | 53° | 40° | 11 | 2.1 in | 7.0 h/day | 77% |
| October | 36° | 26° | 7 | 1.3 in | 4.9 h/day | 73% |
| November | 17° | 6° | 8 | 1.0 in | 2.5 h/day | 76% |
| December | 9° | -3° | 7 | 1.1 in | 1.1 h/day | 77% |