🇺🇸 Fairbanks vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Fairbanks, United States vs Las Vegas, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 23 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 113 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Fairbanks🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high
4°C
27°C
Hottest month
July · 22°C
July · 40°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-21°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year
167
54
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Best months to visitMay, June, JulyFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Fairbanks

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (-21°C).

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fairbanks or Las Vegas warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 23 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Fairbanks or Las Vegas?

Fairbanks is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 113 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Fairbanks vs Las Vegas?

Fairbanks is best around May, June, July; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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