May Weather in La Junta

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in La Junta, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 18°C (65°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (95°F), while lows may dip to 3°C (38°F). Typically, the humidity level in La Junta throughout May hovers around 71%.

3°C (38°F)

Minimum temperature

18°C (65°F)

Average temperature

35°C (95°F)

Maximum temperature

71%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, La Junta averages 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 9 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 14 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 46 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 47% probability of sunny days during this period.

58 mm (2.3 inches)

Precipitation

9 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 46 minutes

Sunshine hours

47%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in La Junta reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 7 9 11 11 10 8 5 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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