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Home to Vail & Beaver Creek resorts, the Vail Valley is filled with beautiful scenery, numerous activities & special events and unrivaled ski resorts that combine to create the ultimate Colorado Rocky Mountain getaway. The valley consists of multiple communities, including Gypsum, Eagle, Edwards, Avon, EagleVail, Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail - each of which offers restaurants, cultural opportunities and access.
Includes Cities/Towns: Avon, Eagle, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, Vail.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Vail Valley, Colorado?
For those of you that retire in Vail Valley, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 10's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 0's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!
If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Vail Valley such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the spring. Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.
Summertime in Vail Valley is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the summer.
If you retire in Vail Valley, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the fall. Assume a few days of snow with a few days of snow remaining on the ground.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
4
F°
17
F°
30
F°
Feb
8
F°
21
F°
35
F°
Mar
17
F°
30
F°
43
F°
Apr
25
F°
38
F°
52
F°
May
33
F°
48
F°
63
F°
Jun
39
F°
56
F°
74
F°
Jul
44
F°
62
F°
80
F°
Aug
43
F°
60
F°
77
F°
Sep
36
F°
52
F°
69
F°
Oct
27
F°
42
F°
57
F°
Nov
17
F°
29
F°
41
F°
Dec
7
F°
19
F°
30
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
31
11
Feb
0
28
7
Mar
0
30
2
Apr
0
25
0
May
0
15
0
Jun
0
4
0
Jul
1
1
0
Aug
1
1
0
Sep
0
9
0
Oct
0
24
0
Nov
0
29
2
Dec
0
31
8
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
1
"
8
8
%
Feb
1
"
8
10
%
Mar
1
"
8
14
%
Apr
2
"
8
18
%
May
2
"
8
25
%
Jun
1
"
7
30
%
Jul
2
"
9
37
%
Aug
2
"
10
39
%
Sep
2
"
9
30
%
Oct
1
"
7
21
%
Nov
1
"
8
14
%
Dec
1
"
8
8
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
14
"
27
7
Feb
15
"
24
7
Mar
11
"
17
6
Apr
9
"
5
4
May
2
"
1
1
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
4
"
2
2
Nov
12
"
12
6
Dec
14
"
24
7
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Vail Valley, CO
Vail Valley, Colorado cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:
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Senior Assistance in
Vail Valley, CO
Vail Valley, Colorado offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Vail Valley Offer For Retirees?
vailvalleyvolunteers.com
Vail Resorts employs many retirees as greeters & information center employees at Vail and Beaver Creek.
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