Vail, WA
Unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington
Vail is a small unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington. It is 3.5 miles NW of Rainier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98576.
Vail at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Thurston County
- ZIP code
- 98576
- Nearest town
- Rainier (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.8453, -122.6550
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
- Augustwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,286 mm
- 3.9 insnowfall per year · 10 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 OLYMPIA AP, WA US (USW00024227), adjusted for the elevation of Vail.
Vail weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vail through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Vail?
Vail has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
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 Yelm: SR 507: SR 510 Intersection (1st St and) - Ave, 7.1 miles N of Vail.
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Questions about Vail
Where is Vail, WA?
Vail is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, 3.5 miles NW of Rainier.
What county is Vail in?
Vail is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Vail, WA?
The ZIP code for Vail is 98576.
What is the nearest town to Vail?
Rainier, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vail?
Yes. The closest is Yelm: SR 507: SR 510 Intersection (1st St and) - Ave, 7.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vail?
August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Vail?
February, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Vail?
About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Vail?
Yes, about 4 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 mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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