Fairbanks, AK weather in July
In July, Fairbanks sees highs around 73°F and lows around 53°F: mild, with frequent rain. Expect about 13 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Fairbanks.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 52°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 3:11 am / 12:38 am | 4:47 am / 11:06 pm |
| Daylight | 21.4 h | 18.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am56°Fdew point 50°F
- 9 am61°Fdew point 51°F
- Noon67°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 49°F
- 6 pm70°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 51°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fairbanks Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F22 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry July brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202009: average high 79°F
- Coolest July2001: average high 68°F
- Wettest July2003: 6.0 in
- Driest July2009: 0.06 in
- Highest reading93°F (July 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading39°F (July 1, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 73°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 53°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 21 | 22 | 17 |
| Daylight | 21.5 h | 20.0 h | 16.5 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and -7°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Denali Park, AK84 mi · high 66°F · 16 wet days
How Fairbanks ranks in July
- Normal high361st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days332nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days12th most of 340
What to pack for Fairbanks in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
July has 98 heating degree days and 33 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 1% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fairbanks in July?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 93°F (July 15, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Fairbanks in July?
About 13 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.06 in).
Is July a good time to visit Fairbanks?
July ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Fairbanks (84 out of 100). It has about 22 comfortable days. The best months are June and July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Fairbanks Intl Airport (USW00026411), 5.2 mi WSW of the city center, 432 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fairbanks International (702610-26411), 5.3 mi WSW of the city center, 430 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).