Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
LA Junta Muni, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for LA Junta Muni
LA Junta Muni, Colorado averages 55°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 11.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 174 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (LA Junta Muni) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the LA Junta Muni area.
How LA Junta Muni compares to every U.S. city
LA Junta Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for LA Junta Muni
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. LA Junta Muni's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2" | 6.9 | 0.4 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6" | 0.5 | 5.1 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 17.6 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 24.1 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 20.7 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8" | 0.2 | 10.8 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9" | 6.6 | 1.5 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.2"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
3.1 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
5.3 days with precipitation
April 1.2"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
7.4 days with precipitation
June 1.3"
6.6 days with precipitation
July 2.2"
8.0 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
4.8 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
4.3 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
2.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,036
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,356
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58% | 9.0 | 69% | 17% |
| February | 47% | 10.4 | 70% | 17% |
| March | 45% | 11.5 | 67% | 18% |
| April | 45% | 11.5 | 62% | 18% |
| May | 46% | 10.9 | 69% | 13% |
| June | 41% | 10.5 | 77% | 5% |
| July | 49% | 9.1 | 72% | 8% |
| August | 46% | 9.1 | 75% | 7% |
| September | 46% | 9.4 | 79% | 8% |
| October | 51% | 9.3 | 74% | 15% |
| November | 53% | 9.1 | 75% | 14% |
| December | 60% | 8.8 | 75% | 14% |
What LA Junta Muni's climate means for you
LA Junta Muni runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,036 heating and 1,356 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: LA Junta Muni, CO
Based on station USW00023067 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, LA Junta Muni, Colorado averages 55°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
LA Junta Muni averages 11.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 174 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 15. As for energy demand, 5,036 heating degree days and 1,356 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, LA Junta Muni scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in LA Junta Muni, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in LA Junta Muni, Colorado is 55°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does LA Junta Muni get? ▼
LA Junta Muni receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for LA Junta Muni? ▼
LA Junta Muni has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in LA Junta Muni? ▼
LA Junta Muni has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in LA Junta Muni? ▼
LA Junta Muni has 5,036 heating degree days and 1,356 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this LA Junta Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023067 near LA Junta Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023067. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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