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Whittier, AK vs Valdez, AK

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Highlights

On average, there are 132 sunny days per year in Valdez. Whittier averages 133 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Valdez, Alaska gets 70 inches of rain, on average, per year. Whittier, Alaska gets 154.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Valdez averages 326.3 inches of snow per year. Whittier averages 248.6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Valdez, Alaska
Summer High: the July high is around 61.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17.7
Rain: averages 70 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 326.3 inches of snow a year

Whittier, Alaska
Summer High: the July high is around 62 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.6
Rain: averages 154.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 248.6 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Valdez

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Valdez is 4.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

4.4 / 10

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Valdez, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Whittier

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Whittier is 4.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Alaska.

4.1 / 10

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Whittier, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Whittier, AK	Valdez, AK
January	30° / 19°	28° / 18°
February	31° / 20°	30° / 19°
March	36° / 22°	36° / 23°
April	43° / 30°	44° / 31°
May	52° / 38°	54° / 39°
June	59° / 44°	60° / 45°
July	62° / 48°	61° / 48°
August	61° / 46°	60° / 46°
September	54° / 41°	54° / 41°
October	42° / 32°	43° / 33°
November	33° / 23°	32° / 24°
December	32° / 21°	30° / 21°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Whittier / Valdez

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	25 / 29	19 / 17	12 / 16
February	0 / 0	23 / 27	17 / 15	11 / 14
March	0 / 0	24 / 28	17 / 14	10 / 13
April	0 / 0	15 / 15	16 / 15	5 / 7
May	0 / 0	6 / 1	15 / 15	0 / 1
June	0 / 0	1 / 0	14 / 15	0 / 0
July	0 / 0	0 / 0	17 / 18	0 / 0
August	0 / 0	0 / 0	17 / 18	0 / 0
September	0 / 0	4 / 1	20 / 20	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	14 / 13	20 / 19	3 / 5
November	0 / 0	23 / 26	18 / 16	9 / 13
December	0 / 0	25 / 29	21 / 18	13 / 16

July is the hottest month for Whittier with an average high temperature of 62.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Whittier, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Whittier are July, August and June.

July is the hottest month for Valdez with an average high temperature of 61.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Valdez, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Valdez are July, August and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Whittier with an average of 18.6°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Valdez with an average of 17.7°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 158.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 168.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 13.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

December is the wettest month in Whittier with 19.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 7.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 32% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 154.1 inches in Whittier means that it is one of the wettest places in Alaska.

September is the wettest month in Valdez with 9.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 70.0 inches in Valdez means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.

December is the rainiest month in Whittier with 21.2 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 14.1 rainy days. There are 210.7 rainy days annually in Whittier, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

September is the rainiest month in Valdez with 20.4 days of rain, and March is the driest month with only 14.3 rainy days. There are 199.8 rainy days annually in Valdez, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 248.6 inches in Whittier means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 326.3 inches in Valdez means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

December is the snowiest month in Whittier with 56.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Valdez with 71.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Whittier, AK vs Valdez, AK

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Whittier / Valdez

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Whittier with an average of 18.6°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Valdez with an average of 17.7°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 158.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 168.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 13.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 248.6 inches in Whittier means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 326.3 inches in Valdez means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

December is the snowiest month in Whittier with 56.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Valdez with 71.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Whittier, AK vs Valdez, AK

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Whittier / Valdez

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Whittier with an average of 18.6°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Valdez with an average of 17.7°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.In Valdez, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 158.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.In Valdez, there are 168.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 13.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.In Valdez, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 248.6 inches in Whittier means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.An annual snowfall of 326.3 inches in Valdez means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

December is the snowiest month in Whittier with 56.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.December is the snowiest month in Valdez with 71.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Whittier with an average of 18.6°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Valdez with an average of 17.7°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 158.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 168.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Whittier, there are 13.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Valdez, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 248.6 inches in Whittier means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 326.3 inches in Valdez means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

December is the snowiest month in Whittier with 56.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Valdez with 71.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.