Manitou Springs (CO) Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States of America is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 5°C (41°F) in December to 27°C (81°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Manitou Springs compares to cities worldwide.

In Manitou Springs, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to -9°C (16°F) in December.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Manitou Springs by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. July, the warmest month, gets 340 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Manitou Springs's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.

Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Manitou Springs's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Manitou Springs climate page.