Weather in Valdez

What to plan for when visiting Valdez
The Seasons in Valdez
Spring
The Brown Season
(April-May)

It's warm enough it's stopped snowing for the most part. But there's still snow on the ground, the plants are brown.

Summer
Prime Tourist Season
(June-Aug)

Plants are green, summer activities have resumed, it can be low 40's and raining or spike into the 80's.

Fall
Summer with Cold Nights
(Sept-Oct)

There is usually fresh snow on the peaks, the plants can be golden, it can hit t-shirt and shorts temps yet freeze at night.

Winter
Dice Roll Rain/Snow
(Nov-April)

Usually Valdez gets a lot of snow. Lately less snow and more rain at sea level on the front and back of winter.

Weather in Valdez, Alaska
What Temperatures to Expect
Valdez Average Temperatures

The graph below represents the highest temperature and lowest temperatures recorded at the Valdez Airport since 2013, as well as the average highs and lows for each month in Valdez.

Record Highs | Average Highs | Average Lows | Record Lows

How Much Play Time
Valdez Hours of Daylight

The graph below represents how many hours the sun is up on Valdez. For May, June, and July twilight is so bright no stars are visible. Most of June and July you can walk around outside on a clear with it being brighter than a flashlight can illuminate.

Sun Up to Sun Down
Valdez Sunrise and Sunset

The graph below represents the highest temperature and lowest temperatures recorded at the Valdez Airport since 2013, as well as the average highs and lows for each month in Valdez.

Sunrise | Sunset