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Fairbanks, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
32,242
Population
1,014/sq mi density
$72,077
Median Income
$36,392 per capita
$255,700
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
$1,470
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
29°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
784
Violent Crime/100K
4,296 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,077 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$255,700 home value, $1,470/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
784 violent crimes/100K (106% 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 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 57.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-7°F Jan (-22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 28.5°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -7°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
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 | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.8 in |
Fairbanks has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -7°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.4").