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Jul 9 - Jul 10
- 65 °F
100 percent cloud cover - 59 °F
65 percent cloud cover - 56 °F95 percent cloud cover
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Northern Lights Forecast for Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
64°50′16.1″N ⋅ 147°42′59.0″W
Aurora data last updated at
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 12 AM and 4 AM in Fairbanks tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks mostly cloudy at 55% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Fairbanks, AK
Today at 10:00 AM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:100%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Fairbanks
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Fairbanks, AK
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 75 °F
41 percent cloud cover - 65 °F
6 percent cloud cover - 60 °F0 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 73 °F91 percent cloud cover
- 59 °F46 percent cloud cover
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Waning Crescent
30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Fairbanks, AK
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Fairbanks
Fairbanks is situated in United States's Alaska area. With a latitude of 64.8°, it sits just below the Arctic Circle, putting it in an excellent position when geomagnetic activity rises. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.
When to see auroras in Fairbanks
You can spot the aurora here anytime from September to March. While the dark winter months are most popular, the autumn and spring equinoxes often bring a statistical increase in geomagnetic activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Fairbanks?
In Fairbanks, you usually need at least Kp 1 to have a reasonable chance of seeing the northern lights. Lower Kp can still bring a faint aurora display low on the northern horizon, but it is less common.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 2.6 to 3.0. That is above the usual Kp index threshold for Fairbanks, so you have a chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.