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

What does the weather outlook for Fairbanks look like in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Fairbanks includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -15°C. At night, it falls to around -23°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Fairbanks in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fairbanks. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fairbanks climate page with graphs.

 

Fairbanks, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -23°C  

Max Temperature -15°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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?

Visitors traveling to Fairbanks should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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