October weather in Fairbanks, AK
The average temperature in Fairbanks in October is 25.9°F (17.9°F–34.0°F). Average precipitation: 0.77 inches. Average snowfall is 5.4 inches.
October is a fall month in Fairbanks, and is cooler than the annual average of 28.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 11m. For travel, October is cold.
Avg High
34.0°F
Avg Low
17.9°F
Precipitation
0.77 in
Snow
5.4 in
October records in Fairbanks
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 68.0°F (2018) | 18.0°F (2012) | 0.22 in (2021) |
| October 2 | 66.9°F (2020) | 15.1°F (2008) | 0.58 in (2019) |
| October 3 | 62.1°F (2020) | 18.0°F (2024) | 0.43 in (2025) |
| October 4 | 62.1°F (2012) | 10.0°F (2008) | 0.31 in (2019) |
| October 5 | 60.1°F (2025) | 15.1°F (2023) | 0.09 in (2014) |
| October 6 | 55.0°F (2022) | 16.0°F (2016) | 0.29 in (2023) |
| October 7 | 52.0°F (2006) | 15.1°F (2014) | 0.40 in (2021) |
| October 8 | 54.0°F (2006) | 16.0°F (2016) | 0.56 in (2012) |
| October 9 | 63.0°F (2006) | 7.0°F (2008) | 0.15 in (2022) |
| October 10 | 61.0°F (2006) | 10.0°F (2007) | 1.40 in (2017) |
| October 11 | 59.0°F (2009) | 12.9°F (2005) | 0.23 in (2018) |
| October 12 | 55.9°F (2016) | 1.9°F (2007) | 0.23 in (2008) |
| October 13 | 50.0°F (2016) | 9.0°F (2007) | 0.27 in (2017) |
| October 14 | 50.0°F (2011) | -4.0°F (2008) | 0.06 in (2013) |
| October 15 | 46.9°F (2011) | 5.0°F (2010) | 0.13 in (2005) |
| October 16 | 54.0°F (2013) | -4.0°F (2008) | 0.90 in (2012) |
| October 17 | 46.9°F (2013) | -9.0°F (2008) | 0.15 in (2025) |
| October 18 | 55.9°F (2013) | 1.9°F (2008) | 0.11 in (2005) |
| October 19 | 57.9°F (2013) | -2.9°F (2008) | 0.32 in (2004) |
| October 20 | 48.9°F (2013) | -6.0°F (2008) | 0.14 in (2018) |
| October 21 | 48.9°F (2018) | -2.9°F (2017) | 2.09 in (2024) |
| October 22 | 46.9°F (2018) | -5.1°F (2012) | 0.27 in (2008) |
| October 23 | 46.9°F (2018) | -9.9°F (2012) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| October 24 | 51.1°F (2018) | -11.9°F (2012) | 0.12 in (2007) |
| October 25 | 46.0°F (2011) | -11.9°F (2008) | 0.10 in (2019) |
| October 26 | 45.0°F (2017) | -4.0°F (2008) | 0.18 in (2009) |
| October 27 | 48.0°F (2019) | -11.9°F (2008) | 0.25 in (2009) |
| October 28 | 55.9°F (2013) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.05 in (2009) |
| October 29 | 41.0°F (2013) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.23 in (2013) |
| October 30 | 43.0°F (2021) | -7.1°F (2008) | 0.28 in (2017) |
| October 31 | 45.0°F (2021) | -11.9°F (2022) | 0.08 in (2020) |