Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Fairbanks with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Fairbanks in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Fairbanks with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 23°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 35°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 34°C, with nights close to 23°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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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 236 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Fairbanks. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Fairbanks in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
236 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 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 42°C, Fairbanks hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 28°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 9 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
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Average Weather in Fairbanks by Month
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