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The weather in Fairbanks in December is very cold with temperatures between -20°C and -15°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Fairbanks during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Let it snow! You can expect Fairbanks to be covered in white during the month of December. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Fairbanks in December 2024.
If you’re planning to visit Fairbanks in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Fairbanks before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -17° / -23° | 4 | 15 | 12 | 16 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in January |
| February | -12° / -20° | 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in February |
| March | -7° / -17° | 4 | 11 | 16 | 26 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in March |
| April | 2° / -6° | 5 | 14 | 11 | 38 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in April |
| May | 14° / 5° | 3 | 26 | 2 | 34 mm | Ok | Fairbanks in May |
| June | 20° / 10° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 61 mm | Good | Fairbanks in June |
| July | 21° / 11° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 74 mm | Good | Fairbanks in July |
| August | 17° / 8° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 122 mm | Ok | Fairbanks in August |
| September | 11° / 3° | 5 | 22 | 2 | 71 mm | Bad | Fairbanks in September |
| October | 0° / -5° | 5 | 16 | 9 | 37 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in October |
| November | -12° / -17° | 3 | 11 | 16 | 41 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in November |
| December | -15° / -20° | 4 | 13 | 15 | 25 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in December |