Weather in Fairbanks, AK
Updated 2026-09-26 04:45 local time · ZIP codes 99701, 99706, 99709, 99712 + more
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
39°25% rain39°25% rain38°26% rain
38°26% rain40°23% rain40°19% rain43°15% rain47°12% rain
50°8% rain53°9% rain54°9% rain54°11% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 26%).
It feels like 36°F with winds near 4 mph.
54°F, 9% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 39°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 26%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Fairbanks
Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.
Fairbanks is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 64.84°N latitude and 147.72°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Fairbanks weather today
Overcast and 39°F in Fairbanks, AK. Today's high is 54°F with a 15% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 29.60 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Fairbanks
Sunrise is at 07:45 AM and sunset is at 07:38 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 52°F and a low near 39°F. The maximum rain chance is 12%.