Manassa, CO has a semi-arid climate which is characterized by mild temperatures and sunny days. The area experiences hot summers and cold winters, but the temperature rarely drops below freezing during wintertime. Rainfall totals in Manassa are modest, averaging around 16 inches per year, and snowfall averages around 22 inches annually. During the summer months, temperatures often exceed 90°F and can be quite oppressive when combined with high humidity levels. Due to its high elevation of 7,000 feet above sea level, many days throughout the year offer breathtaking views of the blue skies that accompany mild temperatures in Manassa, Colorado.
Manassa, Colorado gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Manassa averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 287 sunny days per year in Manassa. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Manassa gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year