Valdez, Alaska has an oceanic climate with mild temperatures throughout the year. It has warm summers with temperatures rarely reaching above 75 °F and cold winters, with temperatures often dropping to zero. The city experiences high levels of precipitation due to its location on the coast. Rainfall typically occurs throughout the year, though is most frequent during the winter months. Snowfall can be heavy during the winter months, with an average of over 200 inches in some years. Despite this, Valdez usually enjoys bright sunshine during the summer months. This makes it a great place to visit during any time of year.
Valdez, Alaska gets 70 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Valdez averages 326 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 132 sunny days per year in Valdez. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Valdez gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 200 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 61 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 70 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 326 inches of snow a year