Is it warm enough to swim in Fairbanks in January? Average water temperature in Fairbanks in January is 37.4°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Fairbanks in January is 37.4°F, and the coldest is 37.4°F. Average high air temperature in Fairbanks in January is 1°F, and average low temperature is -17°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Fairbanks
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Fairbanks for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below.
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
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January 1 | 37.4°F | |
January 2 | 37.4°F | |
January 3 | 37.4°F | |
January 4 | 37.4°F | |
January 5 | 37.4°F | |
January 6 | 37.4°F | |
January 7 | 37.4°F | |
January 8 | 37.4°F | |
January 9 | 37.4°F | |
January 10 | 37.4°F | |
January 11 | 37.4°F | |
January 12 | 37.4°F | |
January 13 | 37.4°F | |
January 14 | 37.4°F | |
January 15 | 37.4°F |
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
---|---|---|
January 16 | 37.4°F | |
January 17 | 37.4°F | |
January 18 | 37.4°F | |
January 19 | 37.4°F | |
January 20 | 37.4°F | |
January 21 | 37.4°F | |
January 22 | 37.4°F | |
January 23 | 37.4°F | |
January 24 | 37.4°F | |
January 25 | 37.4°F | |
January 26 | 37.4°F | |
January 27 | 37.4°F | |
January 28 | 37.4°F | |
January 29 | 37.4°F | |
January 30 | 37.4°F | |
January 31 | 37.4°F |
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
37.4°F | 37.4°F | 37.4°F | 37.4°F |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
37.4°F | 37.4°F | 37.4°F | 37.4°F |
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Fairbanks in January 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
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below