Climate Vail - Colorado
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 28 | 33 | 40 | 49 | 60 | 70 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 5 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 36 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.70 | 2.05 | 2.19 | 2.38 | 1.96 | 1.49 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 35 | 36 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 76 | 74 | 66 | 54 | 37 | 27 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 42 | 41 | 34 | 25 | 15 | 7 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.89 | 1.95 | 2.12 | 1.79 | 1.92 | 1.63 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 29 |
What is the average weather in Vail, Colorado?
Vail experiences a subarctic climate, defined by very cold, snowy winters and mild summers. The high elevation contributes to noticeably lower temperatures and significant winter snowfall. Precipitation is moderate and spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow.
Vail Climate Graph - Colorado Climate Chart
Daily normals Vail - Colorado - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 27.4 | 6.1 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 12.00 | 30.48 |
| 2 Jan | 27.4 | 6.1 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 24.00 | 60.96 |
| 3 Jan | 27.5 | 6.1 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 35.00 | 88.90 |
| 4 Jan | 27.6 | 6.2 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 47.00 | 119.38 |
| 5 Jan | 27.6 | 6.2 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 59.00 | 149.86 |
| 6 Jan | 27.7 | 6.2 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 71.00 | 180.34 |
| 7 Jan | 27.8 | 6.3 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 82.00 | 208.28 |
| 8 Jan | 27.8 | 6.3 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 93.00 | 236.22 |
| 9 Jan | 27.9 | 6.3 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 105.00 | 266.70 |
| 10 Jan | 28.0 | 6.4 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 117.00 | 297.18 |
| 11 Jan | 28.0 | 6.4 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 129.00 | 327.66 |
| 12 Jan | 28.1 | 6.5 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 141.00 | 358.14 |
| 13 Jan | 28.2 | 6.5 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 153.00 | 388.62 |
| 14 Jan | 28.3 | 6.5 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 165.00 | 419.10 |
| 15 Jan | 28.4 | 6.6 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 177.00 | 449.58 |
| 16 Jan | 28.4 | 6.6 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 188.00 | 477.52 |
| 17 Jan | 28.5 | 6.6 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 200.00 | 508.00 |
| 18 Jan | 28.6 | 6.7 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 212.00 | 538.48 |
| 19 Jan | 28.7 | 6.7 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 223.00 | 566.42 |
| 20 Jan | 28.8 | 6.7 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 234.00 | 594.36 |
| 21 Jan | 28.9 | 6.8 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 245.00 | 622.30 |
| 22 Jan | 28.9 | 6.8 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 255.00 | 647.70 |
| 23 Jan | 29.0 | 6.8 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 265.00 | 673.10 |
| 24 Jan | 29.1 | 6.9 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 276.00 | 701.04 |
| 25 Jan | 29.2 | 6.9 | 1.59 | 1.59 | 287.00 | 728.98 |
| 26 Jan | 29.3 | 7.0 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 298.00 | 756.92 |
| 27 Jan | 29.4 | 7.0 | 1.72 | 1.72 | 309.00 | 784.86 |
| 28 Jan | 29.6 | 7.0 | 1.78 | 1.78 | 320.00 | 812.80 |
| 29 Jan | 29.7 | 7.1 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 331.00 | 840.74 |
| 30 Jan | 29.8 | 7.1 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 342.00 | 868.68 |
| 31 Jan | 29.9 | 7.2 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 353.00 | 896.62 |
Weather history Vail - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 50.0 | 25.0 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 May | 51.1 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 May | 60.1 | 26.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 May | 60.1 | 28.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 May | 52.0 | 30.9 | 0.81 | 5.20 | 5.0 |
| 06 May | 52.0 | 28.0 | 0.40 | 5.51 | 5.0 |
| 07 May | 42.1 | 19.9 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 May | 61.0 | 19.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 May | 64.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 May | 64.9 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 May | 64.0 | 28.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 May | 71.1 | 32.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 May | 75.9 | 36.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 May | 75.9 | 36.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 May | 70.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 May | 68.0 | 34.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 May | 66.0 | 34.0 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 May | 55.9 | 37.0 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 May | 50.0 | 30.9 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 May | 46.9 | 32.0 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 May | 57.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 May | 57.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 May | 63.0 | 26.1 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 May | 64.9 | 30.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 May | 66.9 | 30.0 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 May | 66.9 | 43.0 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 May | 64.9 | 42.1 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 May | 64.9 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 May | 72.0 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 May | 73.0 | 37.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 May | 61.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Vail
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 61.7 ºF | 28 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 31.1 ºF | 5 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 2.07 inch | 1.70 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 10.71 inch | 35 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 75.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 42.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 43.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 19.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Vail - Colorado
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Colorado | |
| County | - | |
| City | Vail | |
| Zip Code | 81657 | |
| Longitude | -106.37 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 39.64 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 8179ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Vail - Colorado
| Local Time | 03:25 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Vail - Colorado
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Vail weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 51ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 24ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 23.07 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 189 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Vail
Longitude: -106.374, Latitude: 39.6403
Average weather Vail, CO - 81657
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2008-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
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