Vilas, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 39.2 °F (low) to 69.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.1 Inches. Vilas is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.7 °F | 48.0 °F | 0.36 in. |
| February | 21.0 °F | 50.6 °F | 0.36 in. |
| March | 28.4 °F | 60.1 °F | 0.93 in. |
| April | 36.3 °F | 67.3 °F | 1.41 in. |
| May | 46.7 °F | 77.3 °F | 1.97 in. |
| June | 57.3 °F | 87.7 °F | 2.35 in. |
| July | 62.4 °F | 91.9 °F | 3.1 in. |
| August | 61.0 °F | 89.5 °F | 2.96 in. |
| September | 52.4 °F | 82.9 °F | 1.26 in. |
| October | 39.1 °F | 70.6 °F | 1.35 in. |
| November | 27.8 °F | 57.9 °F | 0.52 in. |
| December | 19.5 °F | 47.7 °F | 0.54 in. |
| Annual | 39.2 °F | 69.3 °F | 17.11 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |