🇺🇸 Fairbanks vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Fairbanks

overcast clouds

20°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 16°F

H 20°F / L 20°F

Humidity: 91%

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Lisbon

clear sky

68°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 67°F

H 70°F / L 66°F

Humidity: 52%

Climate Overview

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Fairbanks

Fairbanks is one of the coldest cities in the United States, experiencing subarctic continental climate extremes. Winter temperatures regularly drop below -40°F and extreme cold snaps can reach -60°F. The city also sees the most extreme seasonal day length variation with nearly 22 hours of daylight in summer and only 3.7 hours in winter.

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Lisbon

Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsApril, May, October, November
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain27 inches (686 mm) — mostly November–March

Lisbon is one of Europe's sunniest capitals with 2,800+ hours of sunshine annually. Summers are hot and dry; winters are mild. The Atlantic coast provides cooling breezes. The 2017–2024 tourism boom makes summer extremely crowded.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Fairbanks🇵🇹 Lisbon
Spring

55–70°F

March–May

Summer

73–86°F

June–August

Fall

61–79°F

September–November

Winter

48–59°F

December–February

Fairbanks vs Lisbon: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fairbanks or Lisbon have better weather?

Fairbanks and Lisbon have very different climates. Fairbanks is one of the coldest cities in the United States, experiencing subarctic continental clim Lisbon: Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Fairbanks vs Lisbon?

Best time for Fairbanks: spring and fall. Best time for Lisbon: April, May, October, November.

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