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Manitou Springs, CO vs Basalt, CO

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- Basalt has 14.6% less rainy days than Manitou Springs.
- Basalt has 2.4% less Sunny Days than Manitou Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Basalt scores 7.0% worse than Manitou Springs
 Manitou Springs, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1638
 Snowfall54  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock98106
 Sunny248  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock66112443
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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Reviews for Basalt    1 Reviews

Great place to live. Housing is pricey, but I wouldn't trade it for Aspen, which is only 17 miles away (and of course much more pricey). Most people in Basalt are full  More

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