Fairbanks, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Sullivan County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
324
Population
1,906/sq mi density
$87,273
Median Income
$25,659 per capita
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$87,273 median income, 29.4% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairbanks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 537 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2182°N, 87.5229°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Fairbanks has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").