Fairbanks, Alaska Weather
Fairbanks, Alaska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star.
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About Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks lies at the heart of the vast interior of Alaska, a place where the land stretches out with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 259.3 miles north-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 14°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-north-west of Badger. The terrain here is a study in subtle contrasts: low, rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of boreal forests, give way to broad, flat expanses and the meandering silver threads of rivers. The air itself carries a crispness, especially in the long twilight of summer, when the sun lingers on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a slow, lingering benediction over the landscape. The Chena River, a vital artery, winds its way through the outskirts of Fairbanks, its waters reflecting the endless sky, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed country that surrounds this northern outpost. This northern city, Fairbanks, has a history deeply intertwined with the earth's bounty, its very foundations laid by the relentless pursuit of gold. Prospectors, drawn by the promise of fortune, first staked their claims along the Chena and Tanana rivers, igniting a boom that shaped the character of the region. Today, while gold still whispers in the background, the economy of Fairbanks has diversified, with the university serving as a significant intellectual and economic hub, drawing students and researchers to its northern climes. The presence of military installations also lends a distinct pulse to the community, a blend of civilian life and strategic importance, all set against the backdrop of a climate that demands resilience and a deep appreciation for the stark, breathtaking beauty of the subarctic.
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| Location | Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 64.837778°N, 147.716389°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99701, 99707, 99708, 99709, 99710 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fairbanks, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fairbanks, Alaska, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Fairbanks includes coordinates 64.837778°N, 147.716389°W, situated in Fairbanks North Star. ZIP code 99701, 99707, 99708, 99709, 99710. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Anchorage).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
