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Fairbanks, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Fairbanks?
Fairbanks, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Fairbanks
- Population
- 32.3K
- Elevation
- 136 m
- Coordinates
- 64.84°, -147.72°
Fairbanks is a city in United States with a population of approximately 32.3K. Average temperatures range from -21°C (-7°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July. The best time to visit is June, July, August. The city sits at an elevation of 136 m above sea level.
Time in Fairbanks right now
Open full time & time zone page 14:18 18
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Anchorage
Daylight saving
DST in effect
AKST / AKDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Fairbanks
Daylight in Fairbanks today
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Day length
21h 42m
Climate normals for Fairbanks
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Good September
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15°C / -21°C | -20°C / -27°C | 4days (12 mm) Good | 2h Poor | 76% Humid | 0.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -10°C / -18°C | -15°C / -23°C | 5days (16 mm) Good | 4.6h Fair | 74% Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | -3°C / -13°C | -8°C / -18°C | 4days (12 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 71% Muggy | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| April | 6°C / -5°C | 3°C / -9°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 16°C / 5°C | 13°C / 2°C | 7days (26 mm) Good | 13.6h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 22°C / 12°C | 20°C / 11°C | 9days (43 mm) Wet | 15.5h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 23°C / 14°C | 22°C / 13°C | 11days (67 mm) Wet | 13.3h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 19°C / 11°C | 18°C / 10°C | 14days (83 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 73% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September | 13°C / 5°C | 11°C / 3°C | 10days (42 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 75% Muggy | 1.9 Low | Fair | View Details |
| October | 3°C / -3°C | 0°C / -7°C | 7days (33 mm) Good | 5h Fair | 73% Muggy | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | -9°C / -14°C | -13°C / -19°C | 5days (19 mm) Good | 2.2h Poor | 75% Muggy | 0.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -14°C / -21°C | -19°C / -26°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 1.5h Poor | 76% Humid | 0.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -15°C / -21°C . Feb: -10°C / -18°C . Mar: -3°C / -13°C . Apr: 6°C / -5°C . May: 16°C / 5°C . Jun: 22°C / 12°C . Jul: 23°C / 14°C . Aug: 19°C / 11°C . Sep: 13°C / 5°C . Oct: 3°C / -3°C . Nov: -9°C / -14°C . Dec: -14°C / -21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 12 mm. Feb: 16 mm. Mar: 12 mm. Apr: 16 mm. May: 26 mm. Jun: 43 mm. Jul: 67 mm. Aug: 83 mm. Sep: 42 mm. Oct: 33 mm. Nov: 19 mm. Dec: 24 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 64%. May: 59%. Jun: 59%. Jul: 65%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 75%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 3. May: UV 4. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 4. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 2. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 0. Dec: UV 0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fairbanks has a population of approximately 32.3K.
The best months to visit Fairbanks are June, July, August, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Fairbanks receives approximately 393mm of rainfall annually across 85 rainy days.
Fairbanks is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Fairbanks sits at an elevation of 136 m (446 ft) above sea level.