Average annual precipitation is 11.3 inches. Ice fog is common during the winter. Fairbanks experiences 21 hours of daylight between May 10th and Aug. 2nd each summer, and less than 4 hours of daylight between Nov. 18th and Jan. 24th each winter. Facilities Fifteen circulating pump stations distribute treated water throughout the greater Fairbanks area. A number of schools utilize individual wells.
Sewage treatment occurs through a solids contact up-flow clarifier.
City water, sewer and electric systems were sold to a private company in 1997. The Chena power site has with four steam turbines fueled by coal, and one oil-fueled generator. Garbage collection services are provided by the City for a fee, and refuse is hauled to the Borough landfill. Your comments and questions are welcome.