January in Fairbanks is the most freezing month of the year. In January, the weather in Fairbanks is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 16 degrees below zero. On average, Fairbanks has 12 sunny, 8 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy, and 4 snowy days in January. The snowfalls are usually light. January as well as February, November, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Fairbanks.