March weather in Fairbanks, AK
The average temperature in Fairbanks in March is 13.0°F (-0.5°F–26.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.34 inches. Average snowfall is 6.1 inches.
March is a spring month in Fairbanks, and is cooler than the annual average of 28.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 27.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 19m. For travel, March is cold.
Avg High
26.6°F
Avg Low
-0.5°F
Precipitation
0.34 in
Snow
6.1 in
March records in Fairbanks
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 36.0°F (2016) | -42.0°F (2026) | 0.23 in (2020) |
| March 2 | 39.9°F (2025) | -38.0°F (2007) | 0.05 in (2020) |
| March 3 | 46.9°F (2025) | -34.1°F (2007) | 0.11 in (2018) |
| March 4 | 46.9°F (2025) | -34.1°F (2020) | 0.02 in (2017) |
| March 5 | 44.1°F (2008) | -36.9°F (2020) | 0.70 in (2009) |
| March 6 | 45.0°F (2008) | -34.1°F (2017) | 0.36 in (2012) |
| March 7 | 46.0°F (2005) | -33.0°F (2017) | 0.19 in (2015) |
| March 8 | 46.0°F (2013) | -35.0°F (2017) | 0.12 in (2006) |
| March 9 | 44.1°F (2019) | -32.1°F (2017) | 0.14 in (2022) |
| March 10 | 46.0°F (2005) | -33.0°F (2026) | 0.20 in (2021) |
| March 11 | 48.9°F (2005) | -36.0°F (2026) | 0.02 in (2009) |
| March 12 | 37.0°F (2005) | -33.0°F (2026) | 0.03 in (2023) |
| March 13 | 45.0°F (2014) | -33.0°F (2021) | 0.00 in (2005) |
| March 14 | 44.1°F (2014) | -36.0°F (2007) | 0.05 in (2024) |
| March 15 | 45.0°F (2019) | -32.1°F (2015) | 0.05 in (2020) |
| March 16 | 46.9°F (2019) | -25.1°F (2007) | 0.12 in (2016) |
| March 17 | 48.9°F (2019) | -27.0°F (2017) | 0.02 in (2024) |
| March 18 | 52.0°F (2019) | -32.1°F (2026) | 0.06 in (2020) |
| March 19 | 48.0°F (2015) | -27.9°F (2026) | 0.03 in (2021) |
| March 20 | 48.9°F (2015) | -23.1°F (2026) | 0.07 in (2020) |
| March 21 | 57.0°F (2019) | -23.1°F (2026) | 0.11 in (2020) |
| March 22 | 55.0°F (2019) | -22.0°F (2012) | 0.06 in (2007) |
| March 23 | 54.0°F (2019) | -20.9°F (2012) | 0.51 in (2020) |
| March 24 | 54.0°F (2019) | -22.0°F (2013) | 0.09 in (2021) |
| March 25 | 52.0°F (2016) | -26.0°F (2007) | 0.19 in (2020) |
| March 26 | 53.1°F (2015) | -23.1°F (2007) | 0.01 in (2021) |
| March 27 | 51.1°F (2015) | -26.0°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2019) |
| March 28 | 50.0°F (2015) | -20.9°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2009) |
| March 29 | 50.0°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2007) | 0.35 in (2016) |
| March 30 | 51.1°F (2015) | -15.0°F (2006) | 0.04 in (2017) |
| March 31 | 54.0°F (2019) | -5.1°F (2007) | 0.08 in (2025) |