The climate in 81657 Vail, CO is generally quite mild, with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are usually dry and sunny, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the low-80s (Fahrenheit). Winters are usually characterized by cold temperatures and moderate snowfall, with temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to low-30s. The area is known for having 300+ days of sunshine annually which helps ensure comfortable weather throughout the year.
Vail (zip 81657), Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Vail (zip 81657) averages 108 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Vail (zip 81657). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Vail (zip 81657) 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