Is Fairbanks, Alaska a Desert?

No. Deserts are defined by very low precipitation (<250 mm/yr) and high temperatures. Fairbanks has:

• Annual precipitation: ~12 inches (305 mm) – above desert threshold.
• Average annual temperature: 26°F (-3°C) – subarctic, not hot.

Fairbanks has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc): long, extremely cold winters; short, warm summers.