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Fairbanks in August

One of the best months — score 90 of 100

Typical August days in Fairbanks reach about 66°F with nights near 48°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers; days are long — about 16h 33m of daylight in mid-August.

What to pack for Fairbanks in August

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• Layers — afternoons run about 19° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical August.
• A sleep mask if light bothers you — the sun is up about 16h 33m at mid-August.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Fairbanks

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.