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Valdez (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Valdez can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to very cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Valdez. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C in July to a very cold -7°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -13°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Valdez has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2428 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Valdez shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, with an average of 327 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 115 mm of rainfall over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Valdez Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Valdez (AK)

Mon   Dec 23
2°C | 0°C
NE 1 m/s
48 mm
overcast and heavy sleet

overcast and heavy sleet

Tue   Dec 24
1°C | -2°C
NE 1 m/s
55 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Wed   Dec 25
0°C | -3°C
NE 1 m/s
6.1 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

The best time of year to visit Valdez in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Valdez?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 13°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Valdez?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Valdez?
    September tops the wettest month list with 327 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Valdez?
    June is the driest month with 115 mm of precipitation.

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