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Weather in Fairbanks, Alaska for May 2026

Your guide to Fairbanks weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Fairbanks usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Fairbanks snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected at the beginning of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Expect cooler weather in first days of May 2026 in Fairbanks with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 11.9 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Fairbanks at the beginning of May is 11.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 14.6 °F by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Fairbanks in May is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 37.5 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
12°/3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
66 %
Avg humidity

Fairbanks Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Partly cloudy
11°
2
Patchy rain possible
7°
3
Patchy rain possible
12°
4
Patchy rain possible
9°
5
Partly cloudy
12°
6
Sunny
16°
7
Patchy rain possible
14°
8
Patchy rain possible
8°
9
Partly cloudy
10°
10
Partly cloudy
14°
11
Partly cloudy
20°
12
Partly cloudy
17°
13
Light rain shower
9°
14
Patchy rain possible
11°
15
Sunny
13°
16
Partly cloudy
13°
17
Patchy rain possible
16°
18
Partly cloudy
16°
19
Patchy light rain with thunder
13°
20
Partly cloudy
14°
21
Overcast
15°
22
Partly cloudy
16°
23
Light rain
12°
24
Patchy rain possible
13°
25
Overcast
14°
26
Partly cloudy
15°
27
Patchy rain possible
14°
28
Light rain shower
14°
29
Patchy rain possible
16°
30
Light rain shower
13°
31
Patchy light rain
16°

Temperatures trend during May in Fairbanks

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May weather in Fairbanks day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
May 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 2 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 1.8 mm 0 cm
May 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
May 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 0.9 mm 0 cm
May 5 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
May 6 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
May 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 8 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 1.1 mm 0 cm
May 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
May 10 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
May 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
May 12 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
May 13 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 9° /3° 3.4 mm 0.7 cm
May 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
May 15 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 16 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
May 17 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
May 18 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /5° 0.8 mm 0 cm
May 19 Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 13° /6° 1.4 mm 0 cm
May 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /6° 0.5 mm 0 cm
May 21 Overcast
Overcast
 15° /5° 0.7 mm 0 cm
May 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /6° 0.6 mm 0 cm
May 23 Light rain
Light rain
 12° /5° 6.1 mm 0 cm
May 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /7° 1.1 mm 0 cm
May 25 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /5° 1.6 mm 0 cm
May 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /4° 3.5 mm 0 cm
May 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 0.5 mm 0 cm
May 28 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 14° /7° 1.9 mm 0 cm
May 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 1.7 mm 0 cm
May 30 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 13° /6° 0.9 mm 0 cm
May 31 Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
 16° /5° 0.5 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Fairbanks in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Fairbanks forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Fairbanks in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Fairbanks during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 12° and colder nights, dipping below 3°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Fairbanks during May?

In May, Fairbanks can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 37.5 mm across approximately 11 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Fairbanks in May 2026?

Fairbanks experiences an average snowfall of 3.435 cm during May, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Fairbanks during May?

The average wind speed in Fairbanks during May is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Fairbanks snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Fairbanks’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Fairbanks sees 3 snowy days during May, with approximately 3.4 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Fairbanks

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Fairbankss May weather 💧
Typically, Fairbanks has 11 rainy days in May with a total of 37.5 mm of rainfall.

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