The weather in October in Valdez
It's cold in October in Valdez with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 4°C.
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Valdez. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Valdez, Alaska. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 15°C in 2016, Valdez reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 8°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Valdez is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 286 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. Of the total precipitation, about 53 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for Valdez
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Valdez. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
Valdez | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 7°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 11°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 286 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 25 days | 13 days |
Total snowfall | 53 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 18 days | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Valdez with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Valdez is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Valdez, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Valdez
Temperature in October in Valdez over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Valdez, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Valdez
Total precipitation in October in Valdez over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Valdez
Snowfall in October in Valdez per year
Daily UV index in October in Valdez
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Valdez, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.