The weather in January in Fairbanks

It's pleasantly warm in January in Fairbanks with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 14°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Fairbanks. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Fairbanks, Florida. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2017, Fairbanks reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Fairbanks

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Fairbanks. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Fairbanks New York
Average temperature 19°C 5°C
Max. temperature 23°C 11°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 161 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 15 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Fairbanks with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 20°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Fairbanks is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in Fairbanks

Temperature in January in Fairbanks over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Fairbanks, Florida. 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Fairbanks

Total precipitation in January in Fairbanks over the years

Daily UV index in January in Fairbanks

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Fairbanks, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.