Climateby Month

Vail, CO weather in June

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Vail all year

In June, Vail sees highs around 71°F and lows around 36°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 7 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in. Great for outdoor plans.

Normal high
71°F
Normal low
36°F
Wet days
7
1.2 in total
Snowfall
0.6 in
normal snowfall

How June changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of June
June 1June 30
Normal high67°F75°F
Normal low34°F38°F
Chance of a wet day27%25%
Sunrise / sunset5:39 am / 8:26 pm5:41 am / 8:37 pm
Daylight14.8 h14.9 h

Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)24 of 30
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
  • Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 30
  • Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30

Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.

Rain and snow in June

Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry June brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.

How June varies from year to year

  • Warmest June, 1991-20202002: average high 77°F
  • Coolest June2009: average high 65°F
  • Wettest June2005: 3.0 in
  • Driest June2013: 0.2 in
  • Highest reading86°F (June 29, 2013)
  • Lowest reading24°F (June 8, 2005)

From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.

June compared with May and July

MayJuneJuly
Normal high60°F71°F77°F
Normal low31°F36°F42°F
Wet days9710
Comfortable days142422
Daylight14.4 h14.9 h14.7 h

Highs change by +11°F from May and +6°F into July.

Nearby alternatives in June

How Vail ranks in June

  • Normal high343rd warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 17 in Colorado
  • Wet days113th driest of 378

What to pack for Vail in June

  • A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 71°F
  • Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 36°F

Frost in June

The last spring frost typically comes around Jun 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Jul 9. All frost dates for Vail.

Heating and cooling

June has 345 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Vail in June?

The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 86°F (June 29, 2013).

Does it rain a lot in Vail in June?

About 7 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (3.1 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.2 in).

Does it snow in Vail in June?

Yes. Normal snowfall in June is 0.6 in.

Is June a good time to visit Vail?

June ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Vail (88 out of 100). It has about 24 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and August.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Vail (USC00058575), 1.1 mi E of the city center, 8,304 ft (125 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Snow depth: Dillon 1 E (USC00052281), 18 mi E of the city center, 9,065 ft (886 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).