Climate Chart of Vail, USA

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

For Vail, USA, the climate data cover 2013–2023. The annual pattern spans a wide range of monthly mean temperatures, from December at -7.9 °C to July at 16.7 °C. Rainfall, snowfall and sunshine also vary through the year, each measured here as a mean daily amount or duration rather than a monthly total. These averages provide a broad guide to conditions, while individual days can differ.

Climate overview

Temperature

Monthly mean temperature is lowest in December, at -7.9 °C, and reaches its highest monthly mean in July, at 16.7 °C. These are averages for the months, not daytime maximum temperatures, so they do not describe the full range visitors may experience on a particular day. Across the calendar months, the unweighted mean of the monthly mean temperatures is 3.3 °C. This summarizes the monthly averages without weighting them by the number of days in each month.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall is highest in April, at 15.54 mm/day. The unweighted mean of the monthly mean daily snowfall values is 8.47 mm/day. These are mean amounts, not monthly totals; they do not establish the number of snowy days, snow depth or snow cover.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall is lowest in January / December at 0.01 mm/day, while the highest monthly mean is in July at 1.37 mm/day. The tied lowest value applies to both named months. These are daily means, not monthly rainfall totals, and a lower average does not guarantee rain-free days. The unweighted mean across the monthly mean daily rainfall values is 0.51 mm/day. It offers an overall reference, but does not indicate how often rain falls or how rainfall is distributed among days.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine duration reaches its highest monthly value in June, at 13.28 hours/day, and its lowest in December, at 6.66 hours/day. These figures can help frame expectations for sunshine during outdoor plans, but sunshine duration is not the same as day length. The unweighted mean of the monthly mean daily sunshine durations is 10.06 hours/day. It summarizes the calendar-month averages rather than guaranteeing the sunshine available on any particular day.

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For visitors prioritising cooler monthly mean temperatures, December is the relevant reference month, with a mean of -7.9 °C; this is a monthly average, not a prediction of daytime highs or conditions on a particular visit. If lower average rainfall is the priority, January / December is the conditional option, with mean daily rainfall of 0.01 mm/day. The highest monthly mean daily rainfall occurs in July, at 1.37 mm/day, so rain preparation remains useful; neither average describes rain frequency or guarantees dry or wet days.

For daylight outdoor planning, mean daily sunshine is highest in June at 13.28 hours/day, and lowest in December at 6.66 hours/day. These averages may help guide expectations, but sunshine duration does not measure day length and cannot promise conditions on an individual day. Snowfall’s highest mean daily value is in April, at 15.54 mm/day. This amount alone cannot tell visitors how many snowy days to expect or establish snow depth, snow cover or skiing conditions, so it is not a stand-alone measure for planning snow-dependent activities.

Climate Data Overview for Vail, USA

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Vail, USA. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

Month	Average: Temperature °C	Rain (mm) / day	Snow (mm) / day	Sunshine (h) / day
Jan	-7.7	0.01	12.52	7.20
Feb	-6.1	0.03	14.47	8.11
Mar	-2.5	0.08	14.62	9.70
Apr	1.1	0.21	15.54	10.92
May	5.7	0.84	8.41	12.06
Jun	12.3	0.88	1.13	13.28
Jul	16.7	1.37	0.00	12.82
Aug	15.7	1.23	0.01	11.94
Sep	12.3	0.99	0.78	10.97
Oct	3.6	0.42	9.46	9.24
Nov	-3.9	0.03	10.43	7.86
Dec	-7.9	0.01	14.30	6.66
Average	3.3	0.51	8.47	10.06