Cost to Run a Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler in Alaska
Alaska's average residential electricity rate is 27.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 46% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a evaporative (swamp) cooler here costs $26.65 per month.
Per hour
$0.11
at 100–800 W
Per day
$0.88
8 hours/day
Per month
$26.65
97 kWh
Per year
$320
1,168 kWh
By usage level in Alaska
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.44 | $13.33 | $160 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.88 | $26.65 | $320 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.75 | $53.31 | $640 |
Alaska vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a evaporative (swamp) cooler in Alaska?
At Alaska's current average residential rate of 27.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a evaporative (swamp) cooler with typical usage costs about $0.88 per day, $26.65 per month, or $320 per year.
Is running a evaporative (swamp) cooler in Alaska more expensive than average?
Yes. Alaska's electricity costs about 46% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $26.65 per month here versus $18.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Alaska right now?
Alaska residents pay an average of 27.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.