Climate Overview
The climate in La Junta Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 4014mm of precipitation falls per year. La Junta Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Junta Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. La Junta Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
La Junta Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 17°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
La Junta Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4014mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 335mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 466mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 170mm. That's 296mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. La Junta Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 694cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 172cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
La Junta Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.
Seasons
87 days until Summer
It is currently spring in La Junta Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. La Junta Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from 1 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 991mm across the season with a monthly average of 330mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 654mm across the season with a monthly average of 218mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 2 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1023mm across the season with a monthly average of 341mm. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -1 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1347mm across the season with a monthly average of 449mm. Expect around 445cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Junta Airport 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.
