Climate Insights for Badger

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
December
-20°C low
Wettest
July
193mm rain
Best to Visit
June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Badger is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 486mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 193mm of rainfall. Badger is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -15° Feb Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -14° Mar Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Sep Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 5° Oct Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -6° Nov Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -14° Dec Max: -15° Average: -17° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Badger has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow

Badger is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 486mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 193mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 192mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 48cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 32cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Badger is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Badger, which began on June 21, 2026. Badger is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 79mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Expect around 5cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -20 to -5°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 35mm for the entire season. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -12°
Feb -10°
Mar -5°
Apr
May 12°
Jun 16°
Jul 17°
Aug 16°
Sep
Oct -3°
Nov -12°
Dec -17°

The best time to visit Badger is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Badger based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-15 °C
-8 °C
3 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-5 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Mar
-9 °C
1 °C
2 km/h
17 mm
7 cm
Apr
1 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
May
7 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
12 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Oct
-6 °C
3 °C
3 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-9 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
4 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-15 °C
3 km/h
32 mm
32 cm
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