n. 1  1. An inborn pattern of behavior that is characteristic of a species and is often a response to specific environmental stimuli: the spawning instinct in salmon; altruistic instincts in social animals. 2  2. A powerful motivation or impulse. 3  3. An innate capability or aptitude: an instinct for tact and diplomacy.
Daylight Hours: 16 hours, 15 minutes (-6m 51s) The Sun's altitude in Fairbanks today. The horizontal line signifies the horizon, the vertical lines show the times of sunrise and sunset. Altitude and heading are displayed in the box on the right. The graph defaults to current time.
Fairbanks is commonly known as America's coldest city. Average winter low temperatures range from â15 to â25 Â°F (â26 to â32 Â°C), but extremes can range from â60 to â75 Â°F (â51 to â59 Â°C). In summer, temperatures typically range between 70 and 50 Â°F (21 and 10 Â°C).