Fairbanks Weather in March

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

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

March is in the spring in Fairbanks and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.

Fairbanks weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -4.5°C 23.9°F
Nightly temperature -18.9°C -2°F
Average temperature -11.7°C 10.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 2.1°C 35.8°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average March is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fairbanks with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Fairbanks

Fairbanks average temperature in March

March rainfall

Fairbanks average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Fairbanks average rain in March

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 March 2024.