Fairbanks vs. Anchorage: Which Is Colder?

Fairbanks vs. Anchorage: Which Is Colder?

Fairbanks is significantly colder.

• Fairbanks (interior): Jan avg −15 °F (−26 °C); July avg 65 °F (18 °C). Extreme range.
• Anchorage (coastal): Jan avg 20 °F (−7 °C); July avg 57 °F (14 °C). Maritime moderation.

Fairbanks’ continental climate yields deeper cold; Anchorage benefits from ocean influence.