What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in October?

In October, Fairbanks averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Whitehorse averages 6°C high / -2°C low with about 29 mm.

Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in October

Whitehorse is the better pick in October — 57 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whitehorse is cold, dry, clean air, while Fairbanks is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Fairbanks vs Whitehorse — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Fairbanks	🇨🇦 Whitehorse
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-1°C	3°C
Avg high / low	3° / -6°	6° / -2°
Rainfall	33 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	7	7
Humidity	73%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	27	31

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

Month by month

Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in October — FAQ

Is October better in Fairbanks or Whitehorse?: Whitehorse is the better pick in October — 57 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whitehorse is cold, dry, clean air, while Fairbanks is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in October?: In October, Fairbanks averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Whitehorse averages 6°C high / -2°C low with about 29 mm.