Fairbanks Weather in August

What's the weather like in Fairbanks (Alaska) in August 2024?

The climate in Fairbanks during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Fairbanks and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Fairbanks weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.9°C 65.9°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.5°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Fairbanks with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Fairbanks

Fairbanks average temperature in August

August rainfall

Fairbanks average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Fairbanks average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fairbanks in August 2024.