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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Fairbanks, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0°F (-17.8°C) and an average high of 14.4°F (-9.8°C). During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low of 0°F (-17.8°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Fairbanks, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average low of 3.4°F (-15.9°C). With the onset of February, Fairbanks's average high-temperature clocks in at a still subzero cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairbanks, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C). As Fairbanks transitions into March, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a subzero cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C) in February to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Fairbanks, Minnesota, is a chilly spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Fairbanks experiences a temperature shift with the start of April, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) in March to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fairbanks, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.4°F (5.2°C) and max 61°F (16.1°C). The shift into May brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a pleasant month in Fairbanks, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.8°F (21°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C). June brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C) in May to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a warm summer month in Fairbanks, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.1°F (24.5°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C). In Fairbanks, the month of July registers the highest temperatures, averaging 76.1°F (24.5°C) at the peak and 55.9°F (13.3°C) at the lowest. Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Fairbanks, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.1°F (23.4°C) and min 54.1°F (12.3°C). Fairbanks's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 76.1°F (24.5°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a refreshing month in Fairbanks, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 65.1°F (18.4°C). The onset of September comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) in August to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fairbanks, Minnesota, is another chilly autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C). The shift into October is marked by a considerable temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature dropping from a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in September to a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another cold month in Fairbanks, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C). The start of November is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in October to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fairbanks, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 8.2°F (-13.2°C). Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) to a subzero cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low of -0°F (-17.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 91 snowfall days, and 35.83" (910mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.1h of sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

When it does not snow?

In Fairbanks, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year in Fairbanks, with an average of 15h and 54min of daylight.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What part of the year is the hottest?

With average high and low temperatures of 76.1°F (24.5°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C) respectively, July is Fairbanks's warmest month.

What is the wettest month?

July is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

What month has the most sunshine?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

Average temperature
Fairbanks, MN

Average temperature - Fairbanks, MN

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure
Fairbanks, MN

Average pressure - Fairbanks, MN

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed
Fairbanks, MN

Average wind speed - Fairbanks, MN

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity
Fairbanks, MN

Average humidity - Fairbanks, MN

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall
Fairbanks, MN

Average rainfall - Fairbanks, MN

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days
Fairbanks, MN

Average rainfall days - Fairbanks, MN

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.4 days).

Average snowfall
Fairbanks, MN

Average snowfall - Fairbanks, MN

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Fairbanks, MN

Average snowfall days - Fairbanks, MN

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Fairbanks, MN

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Fairbanks, MN

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days
Fairbanks, MN

Average sunshine days - Fairbanks, MN

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.5 days).

Average UV index
Fairbanks, MN

Average UV index - Fairbanks, MN

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average visibility
Fairbanks, MN

Average visibility - Fairbanks, MN

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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