The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Fairbanks, Alaska.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

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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
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Fairbanks, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Fairbanks

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Yearly Temperature in Fairbanks

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Fairbanks, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Fairbanks

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Fairbanks

Average Snowfall per Month in Fairbanks

Total Yearly Snowfall in Fairbanks

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Fairbanks

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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.