Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 82.1"
- Annual precip
- 131d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Valdez
Valdez, Alaska averages 37°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 82.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 131 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
82.1"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
82.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valdez) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Valdez area.
How Valdez compares to every U.S. city
Valdez's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Valdez
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Valdez's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 9.0" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 7.0" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.2" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 7.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 11.2" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 9.3" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 31°F (0°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 9.3" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 8.1" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 9.0"
February 7.0"
March 5.2"
April 4.5"
May 3.4"
June 4.5"
July 3.4"
August 7.3"
September 11.2"
October 9.3"
November 9.3"
December 8.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
131 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,267
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Valdez's climate means for you
Valdez runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 131 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,267 heating and 1 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Valdez, AK
An annual average temperature of 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 44°F to a mean daily low of 30°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Valdez, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00509687 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Valdez sees about 82.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 131 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near September 22. On the energy side, 10,267 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valdez scores 34/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Valdez, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Valdez, Alaska is 37°F. The warmest month averages 62°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Valdez get? ▼
Valdez receives 82.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valdez? ▼
Valdez has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Valdez? ▼
Valdez has approximately 131 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around September 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valdez? ▼
Valdez has 10,267 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Valdez climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00509687 near Valdez.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00509687. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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