Weather & Climate in Manzanola, CO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Manzanola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,260 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,260 ft (1,298 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	1,364/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1088°N, 103.8668°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Crowley County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 24.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	138 km	4 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	134 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	126 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	147 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	129 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	104 km	6 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	128 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	138 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	149 km	2 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	111 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	146 km	1 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	129 km	4 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	104 km	6 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	86 km	5 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	132 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.7	129 km	5 km
May 9, 2011	11 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.7	145 km	5 km
Oct 3, 2009	12 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	149 km	5 km
Feb 22, 2015	5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.6	145 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2023	8 km NNW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.6	130 km	2 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

217 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 27 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	80 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	15 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	96 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	85 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	93 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	91 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	66 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	64 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	22 km	5.1 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	52 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	90 km	11.1 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	54 km	4.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	31 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 1962	EF2	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	56 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF2	44 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	10 km	29.9 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF2	74 km	4.7 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGER (46,612 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BRIDGER	46,612	62 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	60 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	55 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	95 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	94 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	82 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	70 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	86 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	59 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	62 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	95 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	87 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	91 km
2011	PURGATOIRE FIRE	6,233	99 km
2011	SALT	6,078	54 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	75 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	17 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	70 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.2 in	Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	44°F (6°C)	0.6 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.7 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Manzanola has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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