Fairbanks North Star Borough Climate
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Avg Annual Temp
28.5°F
Annual Precip
14.3"
Annual Snowfall
60.1"
Extreme Heat Days
0.26315789473684215
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Fairbanks North Star Borough Weather
A Subarctic Climate Far Below National Norms
Fairbanks North Star Borough records an average annual temperature of just 28.5°F, nearly 25 degrees colder than the national median. This subarctic environment experiences significantly lower temperatures than most of the United States.
Colder than the Alaska State Average
With an annual average of 28.5°F, this borough is notably cooler than the Alaska state average of 35.9°F. It represents the colder interior of the state, away from the moderating influences of the coast.
Interior Cold vs Coastal Moderation
The borough is much drier and colder than maritime neighbors like Juneau, which enjoys a warmer 41.9°F average. While Fairbanks sees only 14.3 inches of precipitation, coastal counterparts often receive three to four times that amount.
Deep Winter Freezes and Dry Snow
Winter temperatures average a frigid -0.6°F, with January lows often plunging to -4.6°F. Despite the extreme cold, the borough sees a moderate 60.1 inches of annual snowfall and zero days of extreme heat above 90°F.
Prepare for the Great Interior Cold
Residents must install engine block heaters for vehicles and prioritize high-efficiency heating systems for the long winter. Specialized cold-weather gear is essential for the months-long stretch where temperatures remain well below freezing.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.