About Fairbanks, AK's Climate & Weather History

Fairbanks is a city of approximately 32,300 people in Alaska, United States. Located in the Alaska Time Zone at 64.8°N latitude.

In 2025, Fairbanks recorded an average annual temperature of 31°F — about 2.7°F above the 30-year normal of 28°F. The hottest day reached 87°F in July; the coldest was -43°F in December. Total precipitation was 20 inches (wetter than usual). Snowfall totaled 13 inches, below the 65-inch average. The wettest month was August.