Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Fairbanks is Very High, with a 13.001% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Fairbanks Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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0%
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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Fairbanks temperature has changed by around -38.9%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
2711
-59.2%

cloudyCloudy
5329
-45.2%

rainyRainy
5054
8%

snowySnowy
37
133.3%

mistyMisty
01
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Fairbanks has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Fairbanks experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.2 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+48.4 %


Change in average humidity

+3.05 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+52.6 %


Heatwave changed by

+0.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-3.7 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-0.8 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Fairbanks's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jun.

Fairbanks Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2025)
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Wed. 30, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon17°/12°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon9km/h
Thu. 31, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon22°/10°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon8km/h
Fri. 1, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon25°/12°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon8km/h
Sat. 2, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sun. 3, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon17°/12°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon5km/h
Mon. 4, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon22°/11°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon6km/h
Tue. 5, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon9km/h
Wed. 6, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon21°/12°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon8km/h
Thu. 7, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon24°/11°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon7km/h
Fri. 8, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon24°/12°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 9, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon16°/12°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon15°/11°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon9km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/5°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon20°/5°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon12km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon9km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon18°/10°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon9km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon18°/10°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/10°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon17°/9°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon12km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/9°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon12km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon12km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon10km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/8°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon9km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon17°/8°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/9°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon9km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon15°/8°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon15°/8°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon15°/7°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon14°/7°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon10km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon14°/7°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon10km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 1, Aug.

25.4°C


Low will be onTue. 12, Aug.

4.7°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 30, Jul.

93%


Low will be onFri. 1, Aug.

52%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 2, Aug.

14.8km/h


Low will be onSun. 3, Aug.

5.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 26, Aug.

4.8mm


Low will be onThu. 31, Jul.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onFri. 8, Aug.

5


Low will be onMon. 11, Aug.

2