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Ellensburg, WA vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs has 105.6% more rainy days than Ellensburg.
- Manitou Springs has 21.6% more Sunny Days than Ellensburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Manitou Springs scores 1.4% worse than Ellensburg
 Ellensburg, WAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall21  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock90106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index2.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock63582443
Reviews for Ellensburg    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Q: where r the best places in the Ellensburg area that r protected from wind? Otherwise, is s good  More

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Over 18 years ago

This is a great town to live and raise a family. The central location is wonderful, close enough to take a day trip to Seattle. There's skiing close by, rivers to go  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

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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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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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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