Weather & Climate in North La Junta, CO

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

North La Junta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.8 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 4,047 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,047 ft (1,234 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	376/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9996°N, 103.5232°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Otero County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 33.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.7 / 100
Community Resilience	28.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

106 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	147 km	4 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	141 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	136 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	141 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	114 km	6 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	147 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	138 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	90 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	141 km	4 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	92 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	113 km	6 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	142 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.7	138 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2023	8 km NNW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.6	142 km	2 km
Sep 6, 2001	3 km S of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	139 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2014	9 km NNW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	131 km	4 km
Aug 23, 2011	4 km S of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.5	140 km	5 km
Feb 25, 2018	12 km NNE of Weston, Colorado	M3.5	142 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2001	3 km E of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.5	134 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	146 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

264 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 20 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 2001	EF3	77 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	60 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	47 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	67 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	81 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	72 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	93 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	53 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	70 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	77 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	29 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	80 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	22 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	74 km	11.1 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	65 km	4.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	41 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 1962	EF2	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	26 km	5.0 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	53 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	58 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	86 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	59 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	40 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	65 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	42 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	48 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	91 km
2011	PURGATOIRE FIRE	6,233	97 km
2011	SALT	6,078	25 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	43 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	33 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	79 km
2018	TRINCHERA CREEK	5,173	93 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	73 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	40 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,728	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,529	83 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.8 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.7 in
September	67°F (20°C)	1.0 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

North La Junta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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