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

In October, Fairbanks averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Yellowknife averages 3°C high / -3°C low with about 21 mm.

Fairbanks vs Yellowknife in October

Fairbanks and Yellowknife are nearly tied in October — 50 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Yellowknife is freezing, dry, clean air.

Fairbanks vs Yellowknife — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Fairbanks	🇨🇦 Yellowknife
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-1°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	3° / -6°	3° / -3°
Rainfall	33 mm	21 mm
Rainy days	7	6
Humidity	73%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	27	29

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

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Fairbanks vs Yellowknife in October — FAQ

Is October better in Fairbanks or Yellowknife?: Fairbanks and Yellowknife are nearly tied in October — 50 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Yellowknife is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Yellowknife in October?: In October, Fairbanks averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Yellowknife averages 3°C high / -3°C low with about 21 mm.