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Fairbanks in January

The toughest month — score 11 of 100

Typical January days in Fairbanks reach about 1°F with nights near -17°F; about 10 inches of snow falls in a typical month; days are short — about 5h 00m of daylight at mid-month.

What to pack for Fairbanks in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about -17°F.
• A compact rain layer — about 9 days see rain in a typical January.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical January brings about 10 inches of snow.
• An early-start plan — mid-January daylight is only about 5h 00m.

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January 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.