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

Today's forecast for Ester shows a high of -15 degrees and a low of -29 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of snow, mainly before noon, then flurries after 3pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Ester shows highs from -26 to -14 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: Tuesday (30% chance), Thursday (30% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (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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-25°F
Feels Like -25°F

Humidity 83% Dew Point -28°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.57 in.

Report from a personal weather station 4.3 mi. E of central Ester
at 9:28 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

30%

-15

-29

WedDec 17

-22

-33

ThuDec 18

-26

-33

FriDec 19

40%

-14

-23

SatDec 20

50%

-17

-26

SunDec 21

50%

-19

-23

MonDec 22

50%

-18

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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 24°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

1835 - New England experienced one of their coldest days of record. At noon on that bitterly cold Wednesday the mercury stood at four degrees below at Boston, 15 degrees below at Norfolk CT, and 17 degrees below at Hanover NH. The temperature at Boston was 12 degrees below zero by sunset. Gale force winds accompanied the severe cold, and that night a great New York City fire destroyed much of the financial district.

Ester, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: A chance of snow, mainly before noon, then flurries after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -15. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Flurries before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -29. Calm wind.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near -22. Calm wind.

Night: Mostly 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 between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14.

Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.

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. 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.

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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