Fairbanks weather in August (Alaska, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Fairbanks look like in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During August, Fairbanks usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Fairbanks in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Fairbanks, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 2 m/s  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Fairbanks, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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