Fairbanks, AK has a subarctic climate with long, cold winters and short, mild summers. Temperatures in Fairbanks range from an average high of 65°F (18°C) during the summer to an average low of -14°F (-25°C) in the winter. Snowfall is common throughout the year, and blizzards can occur regularly during the winter months. Winter temperatures often drop far below zero for several weeks at a time, while summer temperatures are usually in the low 60s. Overall, Fairbanks has a relatively dry climate with low humidity levels all year round.
Fairbanks, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairbanks averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 155 sunny days per year in Fairbanks. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairbanks gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year