Fairbanks Weather in January

The climate in Fairbanks during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Fairbanks and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -19°C (-2°F), whilst at night -28°C (-19°F) is normal.

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Fairbanks with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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 January 2024.