Vail, MI
Unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan
Vail is a small unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan. It is 7.6 miles W of Chatham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49862.
Vail at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Alger County
- ZIP code
- 49862
- Nearest town
- Chatham (7.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 46.3367, -86.7728
Weather in Vail now
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Vail weather by the hour
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 · 76°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 37.0 inprecipitation per year · 939 mm
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 CHATHAM 1 SE, MI US (USW00054810), adjusted for the elevation of Vail.
Vail weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vail through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:48 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:54 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:42 PM | 15 h 50 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:37 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 8:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:47 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 8:21 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
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 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 37.0 inches (939 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit 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 Vail
The closest live webcam is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 33.4 miles NW of Vail.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vail.
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Questions about Vail
Where is Vail, MI?
Vail is an unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan, 7.6 miles W of Chatham.
What county is Vail in?
Vail is in Alger County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Vail, MI?
The ZIP code for Vail is 49862.
What is the nearest town to Vail?
Chatham, 7.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vail?
Yes. The closest is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 33.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vail?
July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Vail?
February, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Vail?
About 37.0 inches (939 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Vail?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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).
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