What’s the climate like in Fairbanks?
The current climate in Fairbanks features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of -17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 4°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -26°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Fairbanks in recent years was 32°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -41°C in January 2017.
On average, Fairbanks gets 379 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 204 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Fairbanks?
The best time to visit Fairbanks for mild to warm weather is May. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Fairbanks.
Climate Table of Fairbanks
The climate table of Fairbanks shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | -17 | -12 | -5 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 3 | -10 | -13 |
Temp. min (°C) | -26 | -23 | -18 | -5 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 4 | -5 | -17 | -21 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 7,2 | 13 | 9,0 | 14 | 16 | 59 | 63 | 74 | 59 | 24 | 21 | 19 |
Snow (cm) | 21 | 38 | 27 | 12 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,3 | 15 | 56 | 32 |
UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 4°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -17°C in January
- Precipitation*: 379 mm per year, averaging 32 mm per month
- Snowfall: 204 cm per year
- Driest months: 7,2 mm in January, 9,0 mm in March and 13 mm in February
- Wettest months: 74 mm in August, 63 mm in July and 59 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Fairbanks, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows how much rainfall Fairbanks, Alaska, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows how much snow Fairbanks, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Fairbanks, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Fairbanks
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Fairbanks
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Fairbanks, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Fairbanks
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Fairbanks, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Fairbanks by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Fairbanks. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.