Arkansas River at La Junta
18 mi- Level
- 7.1 ft
- Flow
- 29 cfs
Forecast peak 8.1 ft Mon 6 PM
Reading from Sat 11:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 12:10 PM MDT at KLAA
Rainy and 63°17°, rain ~1 PM–11 AM (99%).
Today: low 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°), high 62°17° (likely 62°17° to 69°21°).
Now 63°17°
Rain
Light rain starting around 6:15 AM.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12p | Cloudy | 62°17° (likely 62°17° to 69°21°) | 62°17° | 30%, 0.34 in8.6 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 70% | 97% | 1 |
| Sat 1p | Cloudy | 61°16° (likely 61°16° to 69°21°) | 61°16° | 40%, 0.34 in8.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from ENE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 72% | 97% | 0 |
| Sat 2p | Cloudy | 58°14° (likely 58°14° to 64°18°) | 58°14° | 50%, 0.34 in8.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph36 km/h | 80% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 54°12° to 60°16°) | 54°12° | 70%, 0.34 in8.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph46 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 4p | Drizzle | 54°12° (likely 52°11° to 58°14°) | 54°12° | 90%, 0.34 in8.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph44 km/h | 90% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 5p | Drizzle | 52°11° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 52°11° | 90%, 0.34 in8.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Drizzle | 49°9° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°) | 43°6° | 100%, 0.6 in15 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Rain | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 40°4° | 100%, 0.6 in15 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Rain | 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°) | 39°4° | 100%, 0.6 in15 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Rain | 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 39°4° | 100%, 0.6 in15 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Rain | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°) | 38°3° | 90%, 0.6 in15 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Rain | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°) | 38°3° | 90%, 0.6 in15 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Drizzle | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°) | 38°3° | 90%, 0.27 in6.9 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Drizzle | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°) | 38°3° | 80%, 0.27 in6.9 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Drizzle | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°) | 38°3° | 80%, 0.27 in6.9 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Rain | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°) | 37°3° | 70%, 0.27 in6.9 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Rain | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°) | 37°3° | 70%, 0.27 in6.9 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Drizzle | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°) | 38°3° | 70%, 0.27 in6.9 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 100% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Drizzle | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°) | 38°3° | 60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 100% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Showers | 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 50°10°) | 38°3° | 60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 50°10°) | 42°6° | 60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 100% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Showers | 48°9° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NW, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 96% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 10a | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 47°8° to 51°11°) | 48°9° | 60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 96% | 95% | 0 |
| Sun 11a | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°) | 51°11° | 60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 93% | 97% | 1 |
| Sun 12p | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°) | 53°12° | 30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 86% | 96% | 1 |
| Sun 1p | Cloudy | 57°14° (likely 53°12° to 57°14°) | 57°14° | 30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 77% | 95% | 1 |
| Sun 2p | Showers | 58°14° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°) | 58°14° | 30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 75% | 84% | 1 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 59°15° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°) | 59°15° | 40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 75% | 85% | 1 |
| Sun 4p | Drizzle | 60°16° (likely 54°12° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 75% | 90% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 60°16° (likely 54°12° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 75% | 99% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Rain | 58°14° (likely 53°12° to 58°14°) | 58°14° | 70%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 83% | 97% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Heavy rain | 53°12° (likely 53°12° to 58°14°) | 53°12° | 70%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 100% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Drizzle | 52°11° (likely 52°11° to 57°14°) | 52°11° | 70%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 100% | 87% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 52°11° to 56°13°) | 52°11° | 70%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 100% | 86% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 52°11° to 56°13°) | 52°11° | 70%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 100% | 94% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 51°11° to 56°13°) | 51°11° | 70%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 100% | 88% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°) | 47°8° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 100% | 79% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 55°13°) | 44°7° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 100% | 75% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 53°12°) | 43°6° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 100% | 62% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Showers | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 52°11°) | 42°6° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 100% | 59% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 52°11°) | 41°5° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 100% | 72% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 52°11°) | 40°4° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 100% | 74% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Mostly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 52°11°) | 40°4° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 100% | 58% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Partly sunny | 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 52°11°) | 41°5° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from W, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 100% | 57% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Partly sunny | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 54°12°) | 43°6° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from WNW, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 100% | 48% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Partly sunny | 50°10° (likely 50°10° to 58°14°) | 47°8° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from WNW, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 89% | 37% | 1 |
| Mon 10a | Partly sunny | 53°12° (likely 53°12° to 61°16°) | 53°12° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 80% | 21% | 2 |
| Mon 11a | Sunny | 57°14° (likely 57°14° to 64°18°) | 57°14° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 69% | 14% | 4 |
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
90% chance · 2 in52 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
100% chance · 3.6 in91 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
90% chance · 1.6 in41 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain before 3pm, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 42. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
60% chance · 0.3 in7.6 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.3 in7.6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
70% chance · 0.18 in4.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 10 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Best day outdoors this week: the one dry, mild day the forecasts agree on (high 67°19°).
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
93% chance of rain, high 62°, low 42°.
63% chance of rain, high 60°, low 44°.
Dry, high 67°, low 40°, warming up.
Mostly dry, highs 60–69°.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (PUB) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 8.1 ft Mon 6 PM
Reading from Sat 11:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 11:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 11:15 AM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 72% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 1 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Comfortable, non-humid air (dew point 57°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 6°3° colder than typical.
On average 10°5° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
Las Animas weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:03 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 100% cover).
Waxing gibbous
97% lit · growing
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