Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 27°F annual avg 2 stations
Ester, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 27°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 14.6"
- Annual precip
- 100d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ester
Ester, Alaska averages 27°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 27°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 14.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 100 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
27°F (-3°C)
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
16°F
Annual Precip
14.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
27°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ester) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ester area.
How Ester compares to every U.S. city
Ester's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ester
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Ester's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | -15°F (-26°C) | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | -10°F (-23°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.9" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | -12°F (-24°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
February 0.6"
March 0.5"
April 0.4"
May 0.7"
June 2.1"
July 2.7"
August 2.8"
September 1.5"
October 0.9"
November 0.9"
December 0.8"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
100 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
13,922
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
29
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ester's climate means for you
Ester runs 27°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 100 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 13,922 heating and 29 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Ester, AK
Based on 2 weather stations feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ester, Alaska averages 27°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 38°F to a mean daily low of 16°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Ester sees about 14.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 100 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 1. On the energy side, 13,922 heating degree days and 29 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ester scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ester, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ester, Alaska is 27°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages -15°F (-26°C).
How much rain does Ester get? ▼
Ester receives 14.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ester? ▼
Ester has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ester? ▼
Ester has approximately 100 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around September 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ester? ▼
Ester has 13,922 heating degree days and 29 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Ester climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Ester.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00502870. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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