Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Partly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.8°N 147.82°W (Elev. 430 ft)
5:17 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
6am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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