Weather forecast for todayValdez, AK

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 4:43 am AKDT

  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 0mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Dewpoint: 30°F
  • Pressure: 29.51"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Valdez, currently, scattered rain showers are moving through the area.
Current rainfall is 0.08".
The temperature is an icy 37.4°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's expected 39.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 39°F
  • 28°F
AM Snow
AM Snow
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.31"
  • Wind: 4mphN 11°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 8:33 am AKDT
  • Sunset: 6:27 pm AKDT
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On Saturday, October 17, expect a cold and snowy morning, with flakes falling early.
The chance of snowfall for today is high, and precipitation will be moderate.
Temperature fluctuations between a cold 39.2°F and a freezing 28.4°F are expected.
Temperatures are trending warmer, with a peak resembling September's average maximum rather than October's seasonal high.
Sunrise will be at 8:33 am and sunset at 6:27 pm; the daylight will last for 9h and 53min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 39°C.
Minimum temperature: 32°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 5 am 93%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Snow
Snow
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 1mphNE 34°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 1mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 am
  • 32°F
  • Feels like:
    30°F
Snow
Snow
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 3mphNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 29.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 8:33 am
  • 10 am
  • 34°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Snow Showers
Snow Showers
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 2mphNNW 335°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 29.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNW 345°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 2 pm
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNW 338°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNNW 329°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 36°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:27 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 34°F
  • Feels like:
    30°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 49°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 32°F
  • Feels like:
    28°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 46°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of gloomy and snow-filled weather is forecasted.
Snowfall is forecasted from 5 am to 11 am. The most intense snow will be falling at 5 am, 6 am, and from 8 am to 10 am.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 32°F and the highest temperature of 39.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The highest temperature today will resemble September's average maximum of 43.9°F more than October's average. Today, the minimum temperature will be in line with the average low for October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:43:41 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it currently rains in Valdez, and precipitation is 0.08".

The current temperature (4:43 am AKDT) is 37.4°F.

Today, in Valdez, snowfall is expected in the morning.

Moderate precipitation of 0.31" is expected. The chance of snowfall is high at 97%.

Today, the highest temperature in Valdez will be 39.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 28.4°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be relatively higher than the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 27.1°F.

On Saturday, in Valdez, sunrise will be at 8:33 am and sunset at 6:27 pm (AKDT).

In Valdez, Alaska, today, there will be 9h and 53min of daylight.