Fairbanks, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
32,242
Population
1,014/sq mi density
$72,077
Median Income
$36,392 per capita
$255,700
Home Value
$305,391 Zillow
$1,470
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
726
Violent Crime/100K
3,504 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,077 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$255,700 home value, $1,470/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
726 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairbanks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
-8°F Jan (-22°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 28.3°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -8°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 32.5 sq mi (84.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.8365°N, 147.6517°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0254 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in |
Fairbanks has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -8°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.3").