Vail, CO boasts a comfortable and pleasant climate all year round. The summers are sunny and mild with temperatures rarely exceeding the mid 70s, while the winters are cold and snowy with temperatures typically ranging between 20-40 degreesFahrenheit. It is not uncommon for Vail to receive over 200 inches of snow annually. As such, winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding are popular attractions for locals and visitors alike. The spring and fall months typically feature crisp air and beautiful colors of changing leaves, making them ideal times for outdoor activities such as hiking or biking.
Vail, Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Vail averages 108 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Vail. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Vail gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 108 inches of snow a year