August weather in Fairbanks, AK
The average temperature in Fairbanks in August is 56.2°F (46.2°F–66.1°F). Average precipitation: 2.44 inches.
August is a summer month in Fairbanks, and is warmer than the annual average of 28.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 15 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 16h 12m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
66.1°F
Avg Low
46.2°F
Precipitation
2.44 in
Daylight
16h 12m
August records in Fairbanks
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 84.9°F (2013) | 39.0°F (2005) | 0.79 in (2022) |
| August 2 | 84.9°F (2021) | 36.0°F (2009) | 0.58 in (2024) |
| August 3 | 84.9°F (2021) | 39.9°F (2005) | 0.65 in (2020) |
| August 4 | 86.0°F (2009) | 43.0°F (2008) | 0.70 in (2014) |
| August 5 | 87.1°F (2024) | 42.1°F (2012) | 0.64 in (2018) |
| August 6 | 84.9°F (2004) | 39.0°F (2012) | 0.86 in (2018) |
| August 7 | 86.0°F (2013) | 44.1°F (2008) | 0.21 in (2010) |
| August 8 | 84.0°F (2004) | 39.0°F (2011) | 0.60 in (2023) |
| August 9 | 84.0°F (2004) | 35.1°F (2006) | 1.09 in (2021) |
| August 10 | 84.9°F (2005) | 36.0°F (2022) | 0.40 in (2008) |
| August 11 | 81.0°F (2005) | 36.0°F (2022) | 0.27 in (2011) |
| August 12 | 79.0°F (2005) | 30.9°F (2009) | 0.63 in (2020) |
| August 13 | 84.9°F (2005) | 39.0°F (2024) | 0.76 in (2019) |
| August 14 | 84.9°F (2005) | 39.9°F (2006) | 0.80 in (2018) |
| August 15 | 91.9°F (2010) | 39.0°F (2024) | 0.28 in (2009) |
| August 16 | 84.9°F (2004) | 39.9°F (2014) | 1.36 in (2019) |
| August 17 | 84.0°F (2007) | 43.0°F (2013) | 0.39 in (2021) |
| August 18 | 82.9°F (2004) | 35.1°F (2021) | 0.63 in (2006) |
| August 19 | 84.9°F (2004) | 30.9°F (2005) | 0.32 in (2017) |
| August 20 | 82.9°F (2004) | 28.9°F (2009) | 0.88 in (2013) |
| August 21 | 75.0°F (2004) | 35.1°F (2009) | 0.50 in (2011) |
| August 22 | 82.0°F (2004) | 32.0°F (2009) | 0.31 in (2024) |
| August 23 | 75.9°F (2004) | 36.0°F (2021) | 0.62 in (2013) |
| August 24 | 73.0°F (2014) | 32.0°F (2006) | 1.16 in (2025) |
| August 25 | 73.0°F (2007) | 28.0°F (2013) | 0.55 in (2020) |
| August 26 | 75.0°F (2007) | 30.0°F (2013) | 0.80 in (2015) |
| August 27 | 77.0°F (2007) | 32.0°F (2013) | 0.47 in (2021) |
| August 28 | 73.9°F (2007) | 36.0°F (2004) | 0.65 in (2010) |
| August 29 | 75.9°F (2023) | 33.1°F (2004) | 0.16 in (2015) |
| August 30 | 73.0°F (2007) | 28.0°F (2014) | 0.76 in (2009) |
| August 31 | 70.0°F (2007) | 30.9°F (2008) | 0.23 in (2009) |