🇺🇸 Fairbanks vs 🇰🇷 Seoul

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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Seoul

mist

48°F

Mist

Feels like 47°F

H 48°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 100%

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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Seoul

Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall

Best monthsApril, May, September, October
AvoidJuly, August (monsoon), December, January (bitter cold)
Annual rain57 inches (1,450 mm)

Seoul has four distinct seasons. Cherry blossoms in April and autumn foliage in October rival Tokyo's. Summers bring the monsoon (jangma) and intense heat; winters are dry and bitterly cold with clear blue skies.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Fairbanks🇰🇷 Seoul
Spring

43–70°F

March–May

Summer

72–89°F

June–August

Fall

50–73°F

September–November

Winter

19–36°F

December–February

Fairbanks vs Seoul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fairbanks or Seoul have better weather?

Fairbanks and Seoul have very different climates. Fairbanks is one of the coldest cities in the United States, experiencing subarctic continental clim Seoul: Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Fairbanks vs Seoul?

Best time for Fairbanks: spring and fall. Best time for Seoul: April, May, September, October.

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