Typical October weather
Fairbanks
Alaska · October
34° days
18° nights
about 8 snowy days · 9½ hours of daylight
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Gloves & beanie
- Snow boots
What October feels like
October is freeze-up, when the rivers lock over and the studded tires go on. It's the least-visited month of the year, which also makes it one of the best for standing under the lights without a row of other tripods beside yours.
Winter is doing its thing: 8.2 in of snow in a typical October, with fresh snow on about 8 days. Nearly every night dips below freezing.
The numbers
| Typical high | 34° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 18° |
| Days with snow | 8 |
| Rain and melted snow | 0.8 in |
| Snowfall | 8.2 in |
| Humidity | dry air |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 8:44 am / 6:28 pm |