Climate Insights for Mancos

The climate in Mancos is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 700mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Mancos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Mancos experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Mancos has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Mancos is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 700mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 84mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 18mm. That's 67mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Mancos receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 406cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 76cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Mancos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Mancos, which began on June 21, 2026. Mancos is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 82 days from now.

The best time to visit Mancos is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mancos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.