West Vail, CO

Unincorporated community in Eagle County, Colorado

West Vail is a small unincorporated community in Eagle County, Colorado. It is 2.8 miles E of Vail, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81620.

West Vail at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Eagle County
ZIP code
81620
Nearest town
Vail (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.6303, -106.4142

Weather in West Vail now

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West Vail weather by the hour

West Vail weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Vail.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Vail

What is the weather usually like in West Vail?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°22°42°62°82°29°7°Jan33°9°Feb42°17°Mar49°24°Apr60°31°May71°36°Jun77°42°Jul74°41°Aug67°34°Sep54°25°Oct38°15°Nov28°7°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan2.0"Feb1.8"Mar2.4"Apr2.0"May1.2"Jun1.8"Jul1.8"Aug2.0"Sep1.8"Oct2.0"Nov1.7"Dec

Best time to visit West 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 West Vail.

West Vail weather month by month

January
29° 7°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 35.3 in of snow
February
33° 9°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 35.7 in of snow
March
42° 17°F
1.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 28.2 in of snow
April
49° 24°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 21.2 in of snow
May
60° 31°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
June
71° 36°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
July
77° 42°F
1.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
74° 41°F
1.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
67° 34°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
October
54° 25°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
November
38° 15°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 25.9 in of snow
December
28° 7°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 28.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Vail through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:07 PM9 h 44 min
February6:55 AM5:43 PM10 h 47 min
March7:15 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:45 PM13 h 18 min
May5:49 AM8:14 PM14 h 25 min
June5:35 AM8:36 PM15 h 0 min
July5:49 AM8:34 PM14 h 44 min
August6:16 AM8:03 PM13 h 46 min
September6:45 AM7:15 PM12 h 29 min
October7:14 AM6:27 PM11 h 13 min
November6:48 AM4:51 PM10 h 2 min
December7:17 AM4:44 PM9 h 26 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in West Vail?

West Vail has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°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 West Vail is June to September. 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.

Webcams near West Vail

The closest live webcam is Vail › South-west: West Vail, 0.1 miles W of West Vail.

Vail › South-west: West VailVail · 0.1 mi WOn Windy
Vail: Interstate 70Vail · 0.9 mi NEOn Windy
Dowds Junction: Eagle County Regional AirportDowds Junction · 1.0 mi SWOn Windy
Vail › East: Interstate 70 Frontage RoadVail · 1.5 mi NEOn Windy
Vail: Mount of the Holy CrossVail · 1.5 mi SEOn Windy
Vail › South-west: Lionshead VillageVail · 1.8 mi NEOn Windy
Vail › North-east: Gore RangeVail · 1.8 mi SEOn Windy
Vail › West: Interstate 70 Frontage RoadVail · 2.0 mi NEOn Windy
Vail: International BridgeVail · 2.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Vail.

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Questions about West Vail

Where is West Vail, CO?

West Vail is an unincorporated community in Eagle County, Colorado, 2.8 miles E of Vail.

What county is West Vail in?

West Vail is in Eagle County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of West Vail, CO?

The ZIP code for West Vail is 81620.

What is the nearest town to West Vail?

Vail, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Vail?

Yes. The closest is Vail › South-west: West Vail, 0.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Vail?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in West Vail?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in West Vail?

About 22.4 inches (570 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in West Vail?

Yes, about 189 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Vail?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Vail have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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