Fairbanks (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Fairbanks is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Fairbanks, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a very cold -15°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -23°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fairbanks's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 415 mm of precipitation yearly. The climate in Fairbanks shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 13 mm of snowfall over 6 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Fairbanks Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Fairbanks serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Fairbanks.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 74%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, November and December and highest during May and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Fairbanks in the United States of America
During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -15°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 334 hours of sunshine.
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