What’s the climate like in Fairbanks?
The current climate of Fairbanks features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Fairbanks in recent years was 42°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2021.
On average, Fairbanks gets 2152 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Fairbanks runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Fairbanks?
The best time to visit Fairbanks for pleasant to warm weather is February, June, July and September through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Fairbanks.
Climate Table of Fairbanks
The climate table of Fairbanks shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 174 | 111 | 219 | 352 | 214 | 157 | 115 | 236 | 81 | 154 | 171 | 168 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,4 | 1,3 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2152 mm per year, averaging 179 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,3 cm per year
- Driest months: 81 mm in September, 111 mm in February and 115 mm in July
- Wettest months: 352 mm in April, 236 mm in August and 219 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Fairbanks, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows how much precipitation Fairbanks, Louisiana, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows how much snow Fairbanks, Louisiana, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Fairbanks
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Fairbanks, Louisiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Fairbanks
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Fairbanks, Louisiana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Fairbanks
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Fairbanks, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Fairbanks
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Fairbanks, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
