United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Valdez?
The current climate in Valdez features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of -2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Valdez in recent years was 51°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in December 2022.
On average, Valdez gets 1733 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1045 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Valdez?
The best time to visit Valdez for mild to warm weather is June and July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Valdez.
Climate Table of Valdez
The climate table of Valdez shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -8 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | -6 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 177 | 54 | 130 | 54 | 108 | 110 | 56 | 148 | 364 | 286 | 129 | 117 |
| Snow (cm) | 342 | 131 | 160 | 50 | 12 | 0,1 | 0,4 | 0,3 | 6,2 | 53 | 124 | 165 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1733 mm per year, averaging 144 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1045 cm per year
- Driest months: 54 mm in February, April and 56 mm in July
- Wettest months: 364 mm in September, 286 mm in October and 177 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Valdez
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Valdez, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Valdez
This graph shows how much rainfall Valdez, Alaska, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Valdez
This graph shows how much snow Valdez, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Valdez
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Valdez, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Valdez
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Valdez, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Valdez
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Valdez, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Valdez
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Valdez, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Valdez by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Valdez. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
