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Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

Lat: 38.05°NLon: 103.51°WElev: 4193ft.

A Few Clouds

43°F

6°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 27 Mar 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

La Junta Municipal CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
La Junta Municipal CO
 38.05°N 103.53°W (Elev. 4219 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am MDT Mar 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 27, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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