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Climate in Fairbanks, Alaska

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ClimateFairbanks, AKUnited States
Rainfall (in.)12.136.5
Snowfall (in.)64.125
Precipitation Days106100
Sunny Days155205
Avg. July High7286.5
Avg. Jan. Low-1320.5
Comfort Index (higher=better)8344
UV Index1.44.3
Elevation ft.4341,443



Fairbanks, AK, gets 12 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 64 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.

On average, there are 155 sunny days per year in Fairbanks, AK. The July high is around 72 degrees. The January low is -13. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 83 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.


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