What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Phoenix in August?

In August, Fairbanks averages 19°C high / 9°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 41°C high / 29°C low with about 23 mm.

Fairbanks vs Phoenix in August

Fairbanks is the better pick in August — 82 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Phoenix is sweltering, dry.

Fairbanks vs Phoenix — August climate, side by side

	Fairbanks	Phoenix
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	34/100 (F)
Feels-like high	18°C	43°C
Avg high / low	19° / 9°	41° / 29°
Rainfall	77 mm	23 mm
Rainy days	13	4
Humidity	73%	35%
Air quality (AQI)	38	52

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Fairbanks vs Phoenix in August — FAQ

Is August better in Fairbanks or Phoenix?: Fairbanks is the better pick in August — 82 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Phoenix is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Phoenix in August?: In August, Fairbanks averages 19°C high / 9°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 41°C high / 29°C low with about 23 mm.