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La Junta (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in La Junta can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in La Junta. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

La Junta has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 341 mm of rain/snowfall annually. La Junta can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 54 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.2 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 3 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our La Junta Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for La Junta (CO)

Mon   Dec 23
12°C | -2°C
E 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
13°C | -3°C
E 4 m/s
3 mm
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
12°C | -3°C
W 4 m/s
6.1 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

The best time of year to visit La Junta in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does La Junta have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in La Junta?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Junta?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Junta?
    July tops the wettest month list with 54 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Junta?
    January is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.