Normal weather for Fairbanks in August
It's hot in August in Fairbanks with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
In August, there is an average of 301 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Fairbanks in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
301 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
22 days | 10 days | |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Fairbanks with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Fairbanks will be around 33°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Fairbanks?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Fairbanks. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Fairbanks runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Fairbanks in August
With 37°C, Fairbanks hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Fairbanks
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Fairbanks, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Fairbanks
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Fairbanks, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 22 days of rain in Fairbanks.
Daily UV Index in August in Fairbanks
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August 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.
Temperature in August in Fairbanks Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Fairbanks, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Fairbanks Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Fairbanks, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Fairbanks
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Fairbanks. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Fairbanks by Month
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