Manitou Springs, CO Climate

Manitou Springs, CO has a mild, semi-arid climate. It experiences hot summers with temperatures rarely rising above 86 degrees Fahrenheit and dry winters with temperatures rarely dropping below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 300 sunny days per year, making it a great place for outdoor activities year round. Annual precipitation averages around 17 inches, mostly in the form of snow during the winter months. Manitou Springs also enjoys moderate humidity levels throughout the year.

Manitou Springs, Colorado gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Manitou Springs averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 248 sunny days per year in Manitou Springs. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Manitou Springs gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Manitou Springs is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

8.9 Summer - 5.4 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Manitou Springs, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Manitou Springs with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In Manitou Springs, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Manitou Springs are June, August and September.

In Manitou Springs, there are 11.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Manitou Springs with an average of 17.0°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Manitou Springs, there are 162.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Manitou Springs, there are 5.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is very low in Manitou Springs, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

August is the wettest month in Manitou Springs with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.5 inches in Manitou Springs means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in Manitou Springs with 13.2 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 89.9 rainy days annually in Manitou Springs, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 53.7 inches in Manitou Springs means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Manitou Springs with 11.0 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Beverly · Manitou Springs, CO

Climate of Manitou Springs,Colorado

Over 13 years ago

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year More

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Shirley · Manitou Springs, CO

culture and activities

Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see. More

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Caroline · Oak Creek, WI

still miss it

Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the More

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