Climate guide for Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks in January

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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January · Alaska

Best time to visit Fairbanks in JanuaryWeather, crowds & prices

January score

5.7/10

Ranked #9 of 12 months

Full year for Fairbanks
Avg temp
-9°C
Rainfall
45 mm
Humidity
82%
Sunny days
2
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

January in Fairbanks scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - a lower-scoring month (#9 of 12). Expect around -9°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 2 sunny days this month.

Fairbanks is Alaska's interior gateway for aurora viewing, midnight sun summers, and Chena River hot springs.

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