Fairbanks vs San Diego in August

San Diego is the better pick in August — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is hot, dry, muggy air, while Fairbanks is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Fairbanks vs San DiegoAugust climate, side by side

FairbanksSan Diego
Comfort score82/100 (A)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high18°C29°C
Avg high / low19° / 9°26° / 20°
Rainfall77 mm5 mm
Rainy days131
Humidity73%79%
Air quality (AQI)3851

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

Fairbanks vs San Diego in August — FAQ

Is August better in Fairbanks or San Diego?
San Diego is the better pick in August — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is hot, dry, muggy air, while Fairbanks is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs San Diego in August?
In August, Fairbanks averages 19°C high / 9°C low with about 77 mm of rain; San Diego averages 26°C high / 20°C low with about 5 mm.