What is today's weather forecast for Ester, AK?

Today's forecast for Ester shows a low of -28 degrees Fahrenheit. Flurries before 3am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Ester, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Ester shows highs from -26 to -5 degrees and lows from -33 to -23 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ester, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ester this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (30% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Ester weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ester forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Ester, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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-24°F
Feels Like -24°F

Humidity 83% Dew Point -27°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.7 in.

Report from a personal weather station 4.3 mi. E of central Ester
at 8:32 PM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

-28

WedDec 17

-23

-33

ThuDec 18

-26

-33

FriDec 19

40%

-14

-24

SatDec 20

50%

-17

-26

SunDec 21

50%

-19

-23

MonDec 22

50%

-18

-24

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from -26°F to -14°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 22°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 5°F with lows around -9°F.

This Date in Weather History

1917 - An ice jam closed the Ohio River between Warsaw, KY, and Rising Sun, IN. The thirty foot high ice jam held for 58 days, and backed up the river a distance of 100 miles.

Ester, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: Flurries before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Calm wind.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near -23. Calm wind.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -33. Calm wind.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -26. Calm wind.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33. Calm wind.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -17.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A slight chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -19.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -18.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.

About Ester, AK

Ester is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Fairbanks, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population in the CDP was 2,422 at the 2010 census, although there are only around 12 houses located inside of the village, the rest are in the surrounding area. The Ester Camp Historic District is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ester was founded as a gold mining camp in the early 1900s, and the economy has focused on mining and services for miners. The Ester Volunteer Fire Department, John Trigg Ester Library, Ester Historic Society and Ester Post Office serve residents in Ester and surrounding areas. There is also a convenience store and secular chapel on the outskirts of the village. Many artists, writers, and musicians reside in Ester.

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