Valdez, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Valdez weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Valdez.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Valdez
What is the weather usually like in Valdez?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 64°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 67.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,725 mm
- 325.3 insnowfall per year · 826 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Valdez: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALDEZ WSO, AK US (USW00026442), adjusted for the elevation of Valdez.
Valdez weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Valdez through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:37 AM | 4:11 PM | 6 h 33 min |
| February | 8:23 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| March | 7:58 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| May | 4:54 AM | 10:29 PM | 17 h 34 min |
| June | 4:03 AM | 11:28 PM | 19 h 24 min |
| July | 4:35 AM | 11:06 PM | 18 h 31 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 9:46 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 8:09 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| October | 8:26 AM | 6:35 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| November | 8:48 AM | 4:10 PM | 7 h 21 min |
| December | 9:50 AM | 3:30 PM | 5 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Valdez?
Valdez has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 325 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Valdez is May to August. At 98 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Valdez
What is the hottest month in Valdez?
July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C).
What is the coldest month in Valdez?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Valdez?
About 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Valdez?
Yes, about 325 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Valdez?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Valdez have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Valdez in November?
Highs average 34°F and lows 25°F, with about 6.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Valdez?
Around 8:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:10 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Valdez weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Valdez.
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