January weather in La Junta, CO
The average temperature in La Junta in January is 31.4°F (16.5°F–46.4°F). Average precipitation: 0.45 inches. Average snowfall is 7.2 inches.
January is a winter month in La Junta, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 29.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 4 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 38m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
46.4°F
Avg Low
16.5°F
Precipitation
0.45 in
Snow
7.2 in
January records in La Junta
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 69.1°F (2017) | -13.0°F (2011) | 0.22 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 66.0°F (1997) | -13.0°F (2011) | 0.16 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 81.0°F (1997) | -7.1°F (2011) | 0.08 in (2000) |
| January 4 | 72.0°F (1997) | 0.0°F (2002) | 0.06 in (2004) |
| January 5 | 75.0°F (2026) | -0.9°F (2014) | 0.34 in (2024) |
| January 6 | 69.1°F (2026) | -9.0°F (2014) | 0.32 in (2017) |
| January 7 | 73.0°F (2006) | -8.0°F (2014) | 0.07 in (1998) |
| January 8 | 75.9°F (2006) | -5.1°F (2017) | 0.25 in (2008) |
| January 9 | 73.9°F (2002) | -2.0°F (2010) | 0.46 in (2006) |
| January 10 | 71.1°F (2005) | 3.0°F (2007) | 0.27 in (2026) |
| January 11 | 69.1°F (2018) | -5.1°F (2011) | 0.11 in (2018) |
| January 12 | 68.0°F (2000) | -7.1°F (2011) | 0.45 in (2019) |
| January 13 | 71.1°F (2000) | -2.9°F (2011) | 0.33 in (2005) |
| January 14 | 63.0°F (2003) | -2.9°F (2024) | 0.05 in (1999) |
| January 15 | 64.0°F (2006) | -11.0°F (2007) | 0.34 in (1997) |
| January 16 | 71.1°F (1999) | -11.0°F (2007) | 0.46 in (2001) |
| January 17 | 66.0°F (1996) | -8.0°F (2007) | 0.47 in (2017) |
| January 18 | 66.0°F (2000) | -7.1°F (2007) | 0.32 in (2023) |
| January 19 | 72.0°F (1999) | -17.0°F (2025) | 0.25 in (2019) |
| January 20 | 73.0°F (2003) | -16.1°F (2025) | 0.65 in (2006) |
| January 21 | 73.0°F (2003) | -18.0°F (2025) | 0.53 in (2023) |
| January 22 | 78.1°F (2009) | -14.1°F (2025) | 0.30 in (2015) |
| January 23 | 73.9°F (2009) | -2.9°F (2007) | 0.08 in (2019) |
| January 24 | 75.9°F (2013) | -0.9°F (2014) | 0.08 in (2026) |
| January 25 | 70.0°F (1999) | -2.0°F (2026) | 0.17 in (2021) |
| January 26 | 69.1°F (2018) | -9.9°F (2026) | 0.33 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 73.9°F (2002) | -9.0°F (2026) | 0.35 in (2000) |
| January 28 | 73.9°F (2003) | -4.0°F (2021) | 0.35 in (2001) |
| January 29 | 71.1°F (2011) | 1.9°F (2007) | 0.45 in (2010) |
| January 30 | 68.0°F (2011) | -2.9°F (1996) | 0.35 in (1999) |
| January 31 | 75.0°F (2018) | -5.1°F (2023) | 0.32 in (2002) |