Manitou Springs, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.3 °C (low) to 16.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 512 Millimeters. Manitou Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Aug. 21 - Aug. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.4 °C | 6.1 °C | 12.95 mm |
| February | -7.7 °C | 6.7 °C | 14.22 mm |
| March | -4 °C | 11.2 °C | 30.23 mm |
| April | -0.4 °C | 14.3 °C | 51.56 mm |
| May | 4.6 °C | 19.6 °C | 59.94 mm |
| June | 9.8 °C | 26.2 °C | 49.53 mm |
| July | 13.1 °C | 29.1 °C | 81.53 mm |
| August | 12.3 °C | 27.5 °C | 88.39 mm |
| September | 7.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 71.12 mm |
| October | 1.4 °C | 16.9 °C | 25.4 mm |
| November | -4.3 °C | 10.5 °C | 15.49 mm |
| December | -8.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 11.68 mm |
| Annual | 1.3 °C | 16.5 °C | 512.04 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Aug. 21 - Aug. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |