Water temperature in Fairbanks (AK) in August
Is it warm enough to swim in Fairbanks in August? Average water temperature in Fairbanks in August is 58.5°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Fairbanks in August is 69.8°F, and the coldest is 48.2°F. Average high air temperature in Fairbanks in August is 66°F, and average low temperature is 46°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Fairbanks
Changes water temperature in Fairbanks in August 2025, 2024
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 62.6°F | |
| August 2 | 62.6°F | 55.4°F |
| August 3 | 62.6°F | 55.4°F |
| August 4 | 62.6°F | |
| August 5 | 64.4°F | |
| August 6 | 64.4°F | 60.8°F |
| August 7 | 62.6°F | 62.6°F |
| August 8 | 62.6°F | 62.6°F |
| August 9 | 60.8°F | 62.6°F |
| August 10 | 59°F | |
| August 11 | 59°F | 57.2°F |
| August 12 | 57.2°F | |
| August 13 | 55.4°F | |
| August 14 | 53.6°F | 53.6°F |
| August 15 | 53.6°F | 55.4°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| August 16 | 53.6°F | 55.4°F |
| August 17 | 55.4°F | 55.4°F |
| August 18 | 55.4°F | 55.4°F |
| August 19 | 53.6°F | 53.6°F |
| August 20 | 55.4°F | 51.8°F |
| August 21 | 55.4°F | 51.8°F |
| August 22 | 55.4°F | 50°F |
| August 23 | 57.2°F | 50°F |
| August 24 | 57.2°F | 48.2°F |
| August 25 | 59°F | 48.2°F |
| August 26 | 59°F | 50°F |
| August 27 | 57.2°F | 50°F |
| August 28 | 57.2°F | 51.8°F |
| August 29 | 55.4°F | 51.8°F |
| August 30 | 55.4°F | 51.8°F |
| August 31 | 55.4°F | 51.8°F |
Average water temperature in Fairbanks in August over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 61.7°F | 60.3°F | 57.6°F | 56.5°F | 59.2°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 57.7°F | 55.8°F | 61.5°F | 54.1°F |
Weather and climate in Fairbanks in August
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Fairbanks in August based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature66°F
- Average LOW temperature46°F
- Average humidity
71 - Average rainfall days13 days
- Average rainfall48mm/1.9''
- Average daylight16h
- Average sunshine5.3h
- Average UV index3
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