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The weather in Fairbanks in October is very cold with temperatures between -5°C and 0°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Fairbanks during the month of October. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Fairbanks is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during October. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Fairbanks in October 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 |