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When to go · Fairbanks

Fairbanks in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (extreme cold, very short daylight), late Apr–early May (breakup, muddy roads).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−17°C / −27°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
United States overall
Prices
Low
United States overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Fairbanks

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (extreme cold, very short daylight), late Apr–early May (breakup, muddy roads).

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • FairbanksHighs around -17 °C, lows around -27 °C, rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Low
Prices · United States overall
Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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