Vail, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Vail now
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Vail weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vail.
This week in Vail
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vail
What is the weather usually like in Vail?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 22.4 inprecipitation per year · 570 mm
- 189.2 insnowfall per year · 481 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vail: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VAIL, CO US (USC00058575), adjusted for the elevation of Vail.
Vail weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vail through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vail?
Vail has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).
It gets about 22.4 inches (570 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 189 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vail is June to September. At 8,022 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Vail
What is the hottest month in Vail?
July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Vail?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Vail?
About 22.4 inches (570 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Vail?
Yes, about 189 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vail?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vail have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Vail in November?
Highs average 39°F and lows 16°F, with about 2.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Vail?
Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Vail weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Vail.
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