October verdict

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States in October

Weather score29Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, United States travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

0°C

Rain

23mm

Sun

3h

Weather score

29

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

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Compare Fairbanks, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October0°C average high

October is close to Fairbanks' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October23mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of Fairbanks' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October3 hours average sun

October is below Fairbanks' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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October29 weather score

October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsMay to July

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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