Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Fairbanks with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Fairbanks in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Fairbanks with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 16°C, with nights close to 6°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Fairbanks will be around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 168 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 29% 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 December 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 December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
168 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Fairbanks?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Fairbanks. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
The hurricane season in Fairbanks runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Fairbanks in December
With 29°C, Fairbanks hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -12°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Fairbanks
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December 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 December in Fairbanks
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December 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 December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Fairbanks.
Daily UV Index in December in Fairbanks
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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 December in Fairbanks Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Fairbanks, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Fairbanks Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December 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 December for Fairbanks
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Average Weather in Fairbanks by Month
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