January weather in Fairbanks, AK
The average temperature in Fairbanks in January is -7.4°F (-14.8°F–0.0°F). Average precipitation: 0.57 inches. Average snowfall is 8.7 inches.
January is a winter month in Fairbanks, and is cooler than the annual average of 28.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 4h 32m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
0.0°F
Avg Low
-14.8°F
Precipitation
0.57 in
Snow
8.7 in
January records in Fairbanks
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 35.1°F (2019) | -43.1°F (2009) | 0.15 in (2020) |
| January 2 | 39.9°F (2011) | -43.1°F (2009) | 0.17 in (2019) |
| January 3 | 26.1°F (2005) | -45.9°F (2009) | 0.04 in (2008) |
| January 4 | 33.1°F (2016) | -47.0°F (2009) | 0.50 in (2005) |
| January 5 | 28.9°F (2005) | -45.0°F (2026) | 0.22 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 32.0°F (2005) | -44.0°F (2009) | 0.16 in (2012) |
| January 7 | 28.9°F (2005) | -43.1°F (2009) | 0.05 in (2026) |
| January 8 | 24.1°F (2005) | -43.1°F (2009) | 0.18 in (2012) |
| January 9 | 21.9°F (2025) | -42.0°F (2009) | 0.05 in (2019) |
| January 10 | 21.9°F (2025) | -43.1°F (2009) | 0.07 in (2026) |
| January 11 | 35.1°F (2025) | -44.0°F (2005) | 0.12 in (2013) |
| January 12 | 46.0°F (2025) | -47.0°F (2005) | 0.05 in (2012) |
| January 13 | 39.9°F (2025) | -47.0°F (2005) | 0.07 in (2008) |
| January 14 | 41.0°F (2009) | -43.1°F (2012) | 0.22 in (2013) |
| January 15 | 46.9°F (2009) | -44.0°F (2012) | 0.16 in (2005) |
| January 16 | 48.9°F (2009) | -36.9°F (2012) | 0.25 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 46.9°F (2009) | -40.0°F (2012) | 0.58 in (2018) |
| January 18 | 39.0°F (2021) | -45.0°F (2017) | 0.20 in (2018) |
| January 19 | 28.0°F (2021) | -45.0°F (2017) | 0.12 in (2018) |
| January 20 | 30.0°F (2008) | -38.0°F (2006) | 0.21 in (2025) |
| January 21 | 30.9°F (2008) | -38.0°F (2011) | 0.29 in (2008) |
| January 22 | 32.0°F (2008) | -36.9°F (2024) | 0.09 in (2006) |
| January 23 | 34.0°F (2014) | -41.1°F (2011) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| January 24 | 44.1°F (2014) | -38.0°F (2024) | 0.12 in (2025) |
| January 25 | 37.0°F (2025) | -41.1°F (2006) | 0.10 in (2019) |
| January 26 | 43.0°F (2025) | -44.0°F (2006) | 0.03 in (2009) |
| January 27 | 37.0°F (2025) | -45.9°F (2024) | 0.04 in (2011) |
| January 28 | 25.0°F (2014) | -47.9°F (2012) | 0.10 in (2017) |
| January 29 | 25.0°F (2016) | -51.0°F (2012) | 0.14 in (2019) |
| January 30 | 26.1°F (2007) | -42.0°F (2012) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| January 31 | 21.0°F (2007) | -38.0°F (2024) | 0.05 in (2013) |