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Fairbanks in November

The toughest month — score 6 of 100

Typical November days in Fairbanks reach about 12°F with nights near -4°F; about 12 inches of snow falls in a typical month; days are short — about 6h 04m of daylight at mid-month.

What to pack for Fairbanks in November

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about -4°F.
• A compact rain layer — about 10 days see rain in a typical November.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical November brings about 12 inches of snow.
• An early-start plan — mid-November daylight is only about 6h 04m.

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November 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.