Fairbanks, Alaska Weather Trends: Temperature, Precipitation & AQI

The past year in Fairbanks, Alaska, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.

Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…

Fairbanks climate at a glance

Over the past year, Fairbanks recorded 29 days with rain (normally 31) and 73 days with snow (normally 28). 11 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 6) and 156 stayed at or below freezing (normally 63). The normal high for this date is 57°F; today’s observed high was 51°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.

Monthly precipitation normals for Fairbanks

Month	Rain	Snow (water)	Total
Jan	0.04 in	0.43 in	0.47 in
Feb	0.01 in	0.57 in	0.59 in
Mar	0.03 in	0.33 in	0.36 in
Apr	0.17 in	0.24 in	0.42 in
May	0.69 in	0.01 in	0.71 in
Jun	1.88 in	0.00 in	1.88 in
Jul	2.52 in	0.00 in	2.52 in
Aug	2.53 in	0.00 in	2.53 in
Sep	1.45 in	0.09 in	1.55 in
Oct	0.57 in	0.39 in	0.96 in
Nov	0.07 in	0.72 in	0.78 in
Dec	0.09 in	0.78 in	0.86 in

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